Fantastic weekend trip Myself and three friends booked a fantastic holiday with College Cruisers last weekend on their Nuffield boat at a great price. We had lots of fun and I would recommend... read moreMyself and three friends booked a fantastic holiday with College Cruisers last weekend on their Nuffield boat at a great price. We had lots of fun and I would recommend it to anyone. We managed to get just past The Bell Inn in Heyford before we turned back. Excellent pubs, excellent views, excellent boat. read less

Very nice. Very friendly staff. Good boats. Great service. Superb family holiday. Good value. Dogs welcome.
Absolutely brilliant.
Thank you very much! Recommend to everyone!!!

Mrs p curtis Fantastic time. boat was spotlessly clean on pick up . Staff where very friendly and help full. Would recommend this holiday with this company 10/10

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

A most excellent adventure for extended family Our extended family of 6 ranging from grandparents (with narrowboat experience) to grandchildren (of 5 and 3) recently completed a delightful 'short break' on the Oxford canal on the "Magdalen'.... read moreOur extended family of 6 ranging from grandparents (with narrowboat experience) to grandchildren (of 5 and 3) recently completed a delightful 'short break' on the Oxford canal on the "Magdalen'. It was great--a perfect family adventure enjoyed by all of us.

From Carys' warm welcome and Michael's instruction and short familiarisation trip through our return checkout the College Cruisers staff was excellent. The boat was well-appointed in the amazingly clever way's that narrowboats can be, and reasonably spacious. Both children were fitted with PFDs for use as needed. As the helmsman I found the boat handled very nicely and in no time at all I was completely comfortable with it.

The charms of the Oxford Canal are well known, but we were particularly interested in family friendly pubs (and all of those we visited were), and places for the children to run off some energy, of which there are enough. We wondered if there would be enough to keep such young ones interested, but that was never a problem. We did bring books and games along, which certainly were handy, but they were happy to spend time just looking at the varied passing scene and shouting 'ahoy' to passing boaters. Also, it seems that boaters have the friendliest dogs and the kids were delighted to make friends with all of the ones we encountered along the towpath.

The CC website has a lot of useful pre-departure information about what to find on your boat and tips for provisioning for your trip. If you are new to canal cruising the Canal and River Trust has lots of useful information that will give you a good idea of what to expect and what to do when you encounter it.

All in all, a wonderful little holiday for our family from an excellent firm. We will certainly be back (and indeed the grandchildren are already lobbying for next year). read less

Had a fantastic 4 days on one of their barges at a very reasonable price .. The staff were so friendly and explained everything you need to know about cruising... read moreHad a fantastic 4 days on one of their barges at a very reasonable price .. The staff were so friendly and explained everything you need to know about cruising the oxford canal . Would highly recommend.. had a great holiday read less

Fantastic break with friends Just returned from an amazing weekend break with friends. We received a very warm welcome on arrival by Carys and her team. First time on a narrowboat so a little... read moreJust returned from an amazing weekend break with friends. We received a very warm welcome on arrival by Carys and her team. First time on a narrowboat so a little nervous, but after a thorough introduction to canal boating by Sandy (lovely man) we were all feeling more confident and raring to go! The Nuffield boat was superb and enough space for 4 people. The Oxford Canal is an interesting trip, so relaxing and the scenery is amazing. There were plenty of locks and bridges for everyone to get involved. Quite a few country pubs to stop at along the way, all served great food and were very friendly.We are already looking into having another adventure with College Cruisers, but next time it will be for a week! Fantastic experience and highly recommend. More read less

First time narrow boater The good ship Exeter was very comfortable for 5 of us (it does apparently sleep 10 but that would be VERY cosy). It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped.... read moreThe good ship Exeter was very comfortable for 5 of us (it does apparently sleep 10 but that would be VERY cosy). It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The hand over and explanation was very clear and all the staff at the yard were really helpful. I would definately recommend college cruisers. We were lucky with the weather, the scenery was glorious and a very good time was had by all. read less