Waterways Holidays Reviews 452

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trudi gave me excellent service and helped me out by providing payment details other than on a card.

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

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

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... See more

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  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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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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)

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

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really appreciated the fast responses…

I really appreciated the fast responses and help from Trudi. We are so ex it’s for this trip and Trudi has helped make it possible

February 22, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you so much for your 5 star review Ginger. We really appreciate your very kind feedback. Have a fantastic holiday!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made the booking out of hours

I made the booking out of hours, but received an email to say someone would call me the following day. I was called by Mark the next day, who took me through the payment process. He asked if I had any questions about the holiday or boat we were going to have, which I didn't. He also talked me through what was included in the payment as well as what was on the boat. Very thorough, very professional service

February 20, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your lovely feedback Sue. Your comments have been passed to Mark and we wish you a fantastic holiday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looking forward to our barge holiday

The website is informative and easy to use. My online booking was quickly followed up by a phone call to explain all that the booking included and once I was happy that I had all the information I needed my deposit was paid, quickly followed by a confirmation email. The representative was very friendly and informative asking me to call back if I had any questions at a later date.

February 15, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your 5 start review and very kind feedback Gillian. We wish you a fabulous holiday!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick, straightforward and customer-friendly

Prompt telephone follow-up to my online reservation. Judy was clear, friendly and very helpful. When she read back to me the dates I had entered, I realised I had made a mistake, and we were able to quickly rectify it. She also gave helpful information and recommendations about routes we could take.

February 9, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your lovely review Robin. It's really appreciated. Have an amazing holiday!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, friendly and extremely knowledgeable Company. Thank you

February 7, 2024
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Thank you so much Janet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polite and very Patient

The follow up call was made whilst I was driving home from a break in Dorset.
The caller was very polite and importantly patient speaking with my wife in the car dealing with the road noise.
Friendly and jovial as we dealt with our requirements and details then sought to fulfill our wishes.

February 5, 2024
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you for your very kind review Max. Have a great holiday!

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