Perfect trip for our mini-moon After holding out on booking the trip to see what the weather would be, we booked on a Monday for a Tuesday through Saturday trip and all the booking details... read moreAfter holding out on booking the trip to see what the weather would be, we booked on a Monday for a Tuesday through Saturday trip and all the booking details were handled perfectly by Carys over the phone. We were greeted on Tuesday by Charlie, a wonderful chap from Donny, at the yard who gave us a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to canal boating on our boat, the Hertford. He really put us at ease with what was going to be involved for the following days, this being our first experience of boating, and may sure we felt confident in the various tasks involved.

We managed to get as far Hayford before turning around and heading back, which was perfect for the 4 night duration. The most beautiful countryside starts near Thrupp and continues north - at this point we recommend following Charlie’s advice and going as slow as you can to really enjoy the scenery.

We dropped the boat off on Saturday morning feeling both elated and exhausted. I can’t imagine this will be the last time we’ll do this and hope the next trip will be with College Cruisers again as they’re a wonderful team with great boats and deserve continuing success! read less

We are quite frequent renters and this was by far the best experience to-date. We had the Pembroke and as the advert says, you would never know it was... read moreWe are quite frequent renters and this was by far the best experience to-date. We had the Pembroke and as the advert says, you would never know it was a rental. Easy check in and check out, well maintained and great ammenities on board (large fridge by boat standards, two toilets, large kitchen and dining area, etc.). We would happily rent this boat (or one of the others) again. read less

We (5 of us) have just returned from a magical holiday on the good ship Exeter. The boat was spotless and very well equipped. The booking process and handover very... read moreWe (5 of us) have just returned from a magical holiday on the good ship Exeter. The boat was spotless and very well equipped. The booking process and handover very easy. The staff were extremely helpful and they even organised the weather to be lovely and sunny!
Would highly recommend. read less

A great local company who are always there to help.

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

Fantastic service and boat Arranged for a laid back stag party. The boat was exactly what we wanted and we all had a gret time going on a pub crawl up the canal. Would... read moreArranged for a laid back stag party. The boat was exactly what we wanted and we all had a gret time going on a pub crawl up the canal. Would highly recommend. read less

A Great Holiday Afloat We chose the Oxford Canal because it has a good supply of pubs and locks - both of which make for an interesting trip.

Carys and her team gave... read moreWe chose the Oxford Canal because it has a good supply of pubs and locks - both of which make for an interesting trip.

Carys and her team gave us a warm welcome and provided a well-equipped narrowboat. As reasonably experienced canal boaters, we were given just the right amount of instruction. Handing back the boat was very straightforward. We will use College Cruisers again when the opportunity arises. read less

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