Waterways Holidays Reviews 476

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was very easy to book, quick response after pressing book from a lady who called to take payment, much preferred this way rather than having to input details on booking site. Very polite, and exp... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A professional service Mark, the chap who rang us to confirm & take the deposit was very professional yet had a friendly & kind attitude. He gave us information & advice that was clear & easy to un... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We rang from Australia to book a 7 day narrowboat hire with Waterways Holidays.Trudi took our call and was excellent. She explained everything about the booking process and answered all our questio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived for briefing at 1pm then on to boat for instructions and guidance through first 3 locks then off we went on a fabulous weekend, and no rain😁. Well equipped barge nothing missing and better th... See more

Company details

  1. Boat Tour Agency
  2. Holiday Accommodation Service
  3. Holiday Apartment Rental
  4. Self-Catering Accommodation
  5. Vacation Home Rental Agency
  6. Vacation Rental

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Waterways Holidays specialise in offering self-drive boating holidays on the UK canals, rivers and Norfolk Broads. Offering over 1,800 boats from a choice of 80 different start locations in England, Scotland and Wales, we can find a holiday afloat to suit everyone. The types of boats offered include narrowboats, cruisers and yachts (both modern and traditional) and no previous boating experience is required as full instruction is provided at the start of your holiday. We also offer boating holidays on the waterways of France, Germany and Portugal for those looking to venture a little further afield.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking process!

Very straightforward. The website was easy to navigate and the company responded promptly to complete the booking.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your 5 star review and kind comments. Have a fabulous holiday

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good, little disappointed, No brochure or any literature, okay yes one can read online but am old school I'd like something to read as and when I want not having to search on line all the time.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A professional service

A professional service
Mark, the chap who rang us to confirm & take the deposit was very professional yet had a friendly & kind attitude. He gave us information & advice that was clear & easy to understand and did not use jargon. I felt very comfortable confirming the booking and giving him my credit card details.

April 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Even though we didn’t get the boat we originally booked- you managed to get us a newer boat for the same price

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Undecided costumer

I booked on the Sunday but by the Monday I had changed my mind about which boat I wanted and the staff were very obliging and changed that for me ,no problem.
Thanks

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was very easy to book

It was very easy to book, quick response after pressing book from a lady who called to take payment, much preferred this way rather than having to input details on booking site.
Very polite, and explained everything extremely well

April 10, 2026
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and lovely feedback Kathleen. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swanley weekend booking

First time to book a narrow boat. Heather at Waterways explained it all and made the experience both simple and enjoyable.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your review Anthony. Your lovely feedback has been passed on to Heather

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to book

Very easy to book and everything explained to us
So far very impressed

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your 5 star review Mandy. We hope you enjoy your holiday

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