Waterways Holidays Reviews 477

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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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice company

Spoke to Trudy, very lovely lady! Gave me lots of information and answered any questions I had, looking forward to our trip 😊

January 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Remarkably simple compared to other…

Remarkably simple compared to other booking forms. I requested the size and date and voila! Form completed satisfactorily. I then telephoned your agent Mark who was extremely helpful and efficient.

January 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasurable booking.

We booked the boat we thought would suit our needs and the next morning I got the confirmation phone call and all the necessary information. Payment was made and an easy trouble free experience was a pleasure to remember.

October 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to book.

Trudi & Amy very helpful and knowledgeable. All questions and requests dealt with quickly. Good website too. Everything clearly explained.

July 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic holiday

First time on a narrow boat on the British canals. We received excellent help choosing the perfect spot for our holiday. We had 8 days in all and had a wonderful time on the Stratford up on Avon and The Grand Canal. All the locks where both hard work and great fun. We would like to do it again.

June 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Waterways were brilliant to deal with

Waterways were brilliant to deal with. My initial email enquiry was answered by the next day, and all emails thereafter. All my requests were taken into account, and a change of date and time was accommodated. Thanks Waterways, and especially Trudi who was the one who I was dealing with.

June 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service for booking process

Very clear and simple instructions for making a booking request online. Followed up with a phone call from the company; the lady who dealt with my booking was very polite and helpful, giving full information about what was included in the reservation and all terms and conditions etc.. She also took time to find out answer to a question I had regarding particular facilities; she made enquiries with the boat operator on my behalf and then phoned me back within half an hour with the answer.

May 30, 2025
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