Welcome back to the Oxford Canal

We’re pleased to say that, after discussions with the Canal and River Trust, we are now able to accept bookings for holidays and short breaks from 4th July 2020 onwards.

Magical canal boat holidays on the beautiful Oxford Canal

Make yourself at home aboard one of our fleet of comfortable canal boats, then plot a leisurely course through the English countryside enjoying the pretty towns, villages and country pubs along the way.

Check out our late availability offers

Booking at the last minute? We have some great late availability offers on short breaks and holidays starting in the next few days. Save up to 50% on our regular prices.

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This is a provisional booking. Assuming your boat is available, you will then receive an e-mail asking you to pay a non-refundable deposit of £150 via credit or debit card, using our secure payment system. Once we have received your deposit, we will confirm your booking and send you our conditions of hire and a map of how to find us. An invoice for the balance will also be sent afterwards which should be paid at least one month before your vacation starts.

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Can’t find anything suitable? Let us help you personally – call us on (+44) 01865 554343.

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Our boats

There are ten boats in the fleet ranging from 2 berth up to 12 berth, offering a range of facilities and each with a character of its own. All are named after the University colleges in Oxford and are painted Oxford blue.

Balliol

Sleeps 2-8

Brasenose

Sleeps 2-12

Exeter

Sleeps 2-10 people

Hertford

Sleeps 2-4

Keble

Sleeps 2

Magdalen

Sleeps 2-8

Nuffield

Sleeps 2-8 people

Pembroke

Sleeps 2-6

Somerville

Sleeps 2-6

Trinity

Sleeps 2-5

More than 12 people? You need two boats! Please call us to discuss.

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Elizabeth and her 5 grandchildren

When Elizabeth contacted us in July wanting a boat for her and her 5 grandchildren, we were very happy to set them up aboard Brasenose, which is a fabulous boat for larger parties – up to 12 people!

Welcome back to the Oxford Canal

We’re pleased to say that, after discussions with the Canal and River Trust, we are now able to accept bookings for holidays and short breaks from 4th July 2020 onwards.

Join us for a virtual trip up the Oxford Canal

If you’re missing the canal as much as we are, you might enjoy this short virtual view of a trip up the Oxford Canal.

10 great reasons to book an Oxford Canal boat holiday in 2020

Find out why a canal boat holiday on the Oxford Canal is a great idea.

10% off all remaining Spring breaks

Call us now on 01865 554343 to save 10% on any remaining holiday or short break between 20th March and 30th April 2020 (excluding bookings starting between 10th and 13th April).

The South Oxford Canal – a holiday for all seasons

Our canal boats are available to hire all the year round, and each season on the canal offers a different – but equally wonderful – kind of holiday experience…

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Reviews

A week on Hertford A well designed smaller boat with a good layout and very comfortable for two. The options of two table sizes is very convenient. Our booking had to be re-arranged... read more read less
johnhH5157EG 22/07/20

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 more read less
Laurence T 21/06/19

Great people, lovely boats. All round very welcoming wonderful way to spend a few days relaxing.
Nick Key 31/07/19

A great family company, relaxing break Returning to college cruisers for a break was a seriously good idea. They are great quality & well maintained boats on this beautiful stretch of water. The team are on... read more read less
kexcus 28/07/20
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 more read less
Mary Abramtsev-Loose 22/08/19

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!!!
Dmitry Pushkarev 13/07/19

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
Chloe C 14/09/19

Sehr guter Narrow-Boat-Verleih am Oxford Canal.
Roger Mottaz 25/12/19