Waterways Holidays Reviews 479

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick call back to go through everything and an obvious focus on our safety and comfort. Confirmation email received immediately payment was made. Friendly, efficient and professional - what more... See more

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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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

Booking through Waterways Holidays was…

Booking through Waterways Holidays was great. I booked the holiday through the website, I was then contacted shortly after by a member of staff to confirm, and then first thing the next working day I had a confirmation email, easy. Looking forward to the break!

June 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service - thank you!

Amy was super efficient, swift and courteous in the process of our booking - it was an absolute pleasure doing business with Waterways Holidays all the way from South Africa! We are very excited for our trip in a few weeks time.

June 3, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your lovely comments - we hope that you really enjoy your trip to the UK and especially your boating holiday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent booking Experience.

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 questions. She gave us lots of information about the area, the narrowboat we had chosen and the process of hiring the boat.
Hopefully we manage the boat as well as she managed our booking!
We are looking forward to our first narrowboat experience.

May 22, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Many thanks for your lovely feedback which has been passed on to Trudi

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We just got back from a last minute…

We just got back from a last minute weekend away. I rang and spoke to Abbi two days before we were due to go on a canal boat holiday with another company who cancelled us last minute due to the water levels in their canals being too high. Abbi immediately found us exactly what we needed!! The boat was clean and so well equipped and the bed was really comfy and the staff were so friendly. We had the time of our lives and will definitely be going again!

May 17, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Julie. We are so pleased you had such a great time and look forward to assisting you with your next boating holiday :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The website was very easy to navigate

The website was very easy to navigate. Booking was also easy to do. Communication with the bookings staff was fast and efficient even with the difference in time zones.

May 17, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and feedback Sharon. Have a really fabulous holiday!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False Quotes

Unfortunately, I too have fallen victim to a 'system pricing error', just as the customer in one of the previous reviews had. When it came to complete the deal, the rates doubled and my trip for 16 people was gone. May be best to deal directly with the operator and avoid the 'middle men'???

May 3, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Dear Mike
I can only sincerely apologise and reasure you that we never intentionally show incorrect pricing. All customer bookings placed through our site are direct with your boat operator and at direct booking prices. Unfortunately the price showing for your chosen boats and date had been loaded in error for the dates of the 2025 bank holiday weekend and amended by the operator as soon they became aware of this issue.

Whilst we have no control over the direct prices we show on our website, I will email you directly to see if we can support you with any alternative options as we fully appreciate your disappointment. Best wishes. Nigel Richards (MD, Waterways Holidays)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The website is very informative with…

The website is very informative with plenty of information. After you’ve made a provisional booking someone contacted me whom was extremely pleasant and helpful. A very good booking experience.

April 29, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for leaving us a review Margaret - have a great holiday!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I have a very pleasant conversation with a real person, who was knowledgeable about the boats and very friendly. Booking, was uncomplicated, fully explained and so excellent service.

April 20, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your lovely feedback and 5 stars. Our whole team are acive boaters and love sharing their experiences with our customers to ensure you have the best possible holiday :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Thank you to the team for helping me narrow down the choices available and making the booking process very effortless.

April 19, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

You are most welcome Sue and thank you so much for your 5 star review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and easy

I reserved our boat online and was immediately contacted by phone, email and text with instructions how to make payments. Staff very friendly and provided all the information needed

April 16, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your 5 star review and very kind feedback Mary. Have a wonderful holiday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Hire Boat staff

Website was very clear. All questions were responded to accurately and very timely. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

April 12, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your 5 stars and very kind feedback Steven. We wish you a fantastic holiday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

VERY EASY TO BOOK ONLINE AND QUICK…

VERY EASY TO BOOK ONLINE AND QUICK RESPONSE OF PHONE BACK TO CONFIRM BOOKING, VERY PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME THANK YOU

April 9, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you so much for your very positive feedback and 5 stars - we wish you a very enjoyable holiday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to book

Easy to book, and the boat info included suggested itineraries for the period we had booked, which was super helpful.

April 10, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you Tracey, glad you found the information helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very Friendly, Helpful & Efficient Staff

Abbie was very friendly, helpful and efficient and her colleague Trudi was the same. All my questions were answered and my query regarding parking was handled to my satisfaction.

April 8, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you. Your positive feedback is really appreciated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Aussie

Prompt responses with lots of helpful info. Happy to called in Australia. No pressure to settle quickly.

March 14, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank Andrew. Have a wonderful holiday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The booking process was quite easy

The booking process was quite easy. A quick filling of a form and then a phonecall back and it was all done. Great to book with and then to be able to deal directly with the boat hire company.

February 22, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your feedback Mike. We really appreciate your 5 stars :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking was easy

Booking was easy - did it online. Received a confirmation phone call the next day (friendly, efficient lady on the phone) followed by detailed email of what to do next etc. Very impressed and now hoping the rest is 'plain sailing'!

February 26, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and very kind feedback. We wish you a wonderful, relaxing holiday

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