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!!!

great boats and great staff

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

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

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

Great people, lovely boats. All round very welcoming wonderful way to spend a few days relaxing.

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