Brilliant break Had a great short break on the Balliol. Boat well equipped, very easy to cook good food for four adults onboard, made beer can chicken and halloumi fries. ... read moreHad a great short break on the Balliol. Boat well equipped, very easy to cook good food for four adults onboard, made beer can chicken and halloumi fries. The showers were great too - boat layout well designed. Our trip along the Oxford canal was very scenic, beautiful countryside and wildlife, we saw Kingfishers along the canal. Everyone along the route was very friendly and helpful. We did so much yet did so little, it was really good fun for everyone. We had really good weather all week - t-shirts and shorts weather - it was brilliant. read less

Great family holiday Our family of four plus dog had a lovely holiday on the Magdalen last week. The boat was comfortable, clean and well equipped. Fantastic scenery, very relaxing and the... read moreOur family of four plus dog had a lovely holiday on the Magdalen last week. The boat was comfortable, clean and well equipped. Fantastic scenery, very relaxing and the locks keep you fit! We will definitely be booking another trip. read less

Amazing boat, service and weather! Everything about his trip was amazing. Exeter is such a lovely boat. We were 3 couples and it suited us perfectly. There was all the equipment on board we... read moreEverything about his trip was amazing. Exeter is such a lovely boat. We were 3 couples and it suited us perfectly. There was all the equipment on board we needed. We were a little nervous about some of the reviews saying the canal was low on water and overgrown but it was only shallow between two locks and by going slow and sticking to the middle as we were advised it was no issue. And who can complain if the fillings has grown? It wasn't a problem at all. So great boat, great support and an amazing weekend. The weather helped but even if it had rained we would have had a great time. Big thanks to college cruisers who made it for us. read less

Amazing. Best weekend ever. Great boat with everything we needed on board. Spotlessly clean and great support for pretty much a newbie in a narrow boat. Canal was a little... read moreAmazing. Best weekend ever. Great boat with everything we needed on board. Spotlessly clean and great support for pretty much a newbie in a narrow boat. Canal was a little low between two locks but no issue if you stay slow. Fabulous. read less

Slow and steady Embarked on a weeks cruise with College Cruisers on the “Pembroke” travelling North towards Banbury on the Oxford Canal, ending last week.

The orientation session was thorough and left no... read moreEmbarked on a weeks cruise with College Cruisers on the “Pembroke” travelling North towards Banbury on the Oxford Canal, ending last week.

The orientation session was thorough and left no item unmentioned This process included a physical demonstration on how to manoeuvre the 58’ boat into a lock and turn it around to face the other way, a very necessary and reassuring process. However we only needed to carry out this process once at the half way stage of our trip

We set off late as new alternators we’re being fitted, pleased that the vessel was going to be in good condition.

There were 4 of us on board and the boat was adequate (just) even though it theoretically could cater for six. Six would be a squeeze unless everyone knew each other very well , or wanted to get to know everybody else very well.

Beautiful countryside, great pubs with lovely food ( the Great Western Arms was especially good with wonderful service at reasonable prices)

The chart that we had from College Cruisers gave optimistic travel times for the anticipated journey times for location to location. However we were not in a hurry.

It was important to top up with water each day, and we should have taken a little more food with us as the available shops en route was limited.

Some of the locks needed a good push to start the process as did a couple of the swing bridges.

The personal service from the staff at College Cruisers was excellent and all communications answered promptly.

The boat performed brilliantly and all in all a great trip.

Ken Jones read less

We hired Exeter for our Dads 70th Celebrations..... we named her "The Birthday Barge"!!! Carys and Co couldn't of done anymore for us - they kindly decorated the boat before... read moreWe hired Exeter for our Dads 70th Celebrations..... we named her "The Birthday Barge"!!! Carys and Co couldn't of done anymore for us - they kindly decorated the boat before arrival offered for our food shop to be delivered there. Before the event recommended some pubs to stop at for dinner - a superb service provided!! Everyone had an amazing time... lots of memories made - will certainly be making a return visit - Thanks all � xxx read less

Excellent weekend for 7 'old blokes'. 7 friends rented "Brasenose" to sail up the Thames from Oxford over a long weekend. The boat was excellent, very well equipped and comfortable. College Cruisers were very helpful, friendly... read more7 friends rented "Brasenose" to sail up the Thames from Oxford over a long weekend. The boat was excellent, very well equipped and comfortable. College Cruisers were very helpful, friendly from the start and gave lots of good advice. Someone came with us for the first half an hour or so, so we felt confident about operating the boat. Heading up the windy twists and turns of a great river like the Thames was a great fun. I'd highly recommend College Cruisers. read less

An Amazing Experience! My husband and I spent an enchanting week on the boat, the Somerville, cruising north on the Oxford Canal. This was our first time, and we weren't... read moreMy husband and I spent an enchanting week on the boat, the Somerville, cruising north on the Oxford Canal. This was our first time, and we weren't sure what to expect, however we were given amazing instructions on maneuvering the boat and locks. The Somerville was comfortable, clean and had everything you could possibly need. Carys and Charly as well as the rest of the crew were amazing! So helpful, and supportive, we could not have asked for more. The trip was so peaceful, beautiful and the towns we stopped , charming, and so much fun, especially our pub stops. We were able to stop and shop for provisions, and explore the areas. Everyone on the canal was friendly, kind, helpful, it was pure joy! If you're looking for an experience of a lifetime, we highly recommend College Cruisers, you will not be disappointed! We cannot wait to go again, and try a different route! read less