Waterways Holidays Reviews 

490
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Considering 48 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, polite, and knowledgeable throughout the process. The booking process is frequently highlighted as remarkably easy, quick, and efficient by many people. Consumers also found the website to be user-friendly, concise, and transparent, making navigation straightforward. Many reviewers appreciated the clear communication and comprehensive information provided, which helped put their minds at ease. The customer service team consistently delivered a professional and friendly experience, ensuring a comfortable and smooth booking process.

What people talk about most

Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff, consistently describing them as helpful, friendly, and informative.... See more

Booking process

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of the booking process, consistently describing it as easy and simple.... See more

Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, describing it as professional, friendly, and... See more

Website

People report positive experiences with the website, finding it easy to use, concise, and transparent, which... See more

Customer service

Customers had positive experiences with customer service, consistently describing it as professional,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

Just booked a week on one of their luxury cruisers. Their website is easy to use, concise and transparent so you know exactly what you’re getting. Good menu to help you choose your location and da... See more

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.... See more


Company details

  1. Boat tour agency
  2. Holiday accommodation service
  3. Holiday Apartment Rental
  4. Self-Catering Accommodation
  5. Holiday home letting agency
  6. Vacation rental

Written by the company

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

490 reviews

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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.

2 October 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.

29 July 2025
Unprompted review
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.

27 June 2025
Unprompted review
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.

26 June 2025
Unprompted review
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.

30 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to search and book

Easy to search and book via the website. Offered the best price and the lady who rang me to confirm the booking was clear with the information about my booking. She was also really friendly, polite and answered my questions.

Overall the booking process was swift and simple.

6 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process

Once we’d reserved our holiday online we got a callback as soon as the office was open. Everything was gone through and explained clearly and we were able to book and pay for our holiday over the phone with no problems.

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you Christine. We wish you a very relaxing boating holiday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Polite lady that sorted out our booking and answered our questions. Responded to our emails quickly.

5 May 2025
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you Derek..Have a fantastic holiday!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer Service

The lady I spoke to was extremely helpful, letting us know best Airport to fly into and how to get to the boat yard, plus shopping online is a good idea, we didn't think of that!
So Thankyou for your great customer service.

29 April 2025
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Reply from Waterways Holidays

Thank you Lynn. So pleased we could help you plan your ideal boating holiday. Have a great trip

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