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We’re thrilled to share the outstanding results from our most recent Customer Service feed back forms.
97% rated their holiday experience as Good or Excellent
95% would recommend Canal Cruising Holidays to a friend
96% would highly recommend the cleanliness of our boats
98% would recommend our Instruction/Handover procedure as excellent
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Canal boat holiday
Month and year Travelled: May 2025
Boat: Maria
Route: Four Counties Ring
Name and Origin: Quilian Party
Absolutly enjoyed my trip. The boat was very clean. The boat was perfect for me. The instruction was excellent, I felt very confident for my first time. Very fiendly staff. Definatly come again with this company . Briliant.
Month and year Travelled: May 2025
Boat: Emily Ginger
Route: Norbury
Name and Origin: Stevens Family and Friends .
As returning customers Canal Cruising provided an excellent value package.The boat was well appointed and easy to handle all contributing to an enjoyable holiday.
Month and year Travelled: May 2025
Boat: Carey Ginger
Route: Caldon Canal
Name and Origin: Weisner Family and Friends – Canada.
Canal Cruising is a great rental company. They gave us lots of instructions, in a very friendly, knowledgeable way. The boat wasfully stocked with all the sishes/pots/untensil one could use for a goremet meal! Definatly rent from Canal Cruising again! 5 STARS!
Month and year Travelled: May 2025
Boat: Emily Ginger
Route: Caldon Canal
Name and Origin: Cannon Family and Friends – England
Beautiful boat, handles really well. A real pleasure. Lovely Portmerion Crockery. Caldon Canal stuningly Beautiful.
Month and year Travelled: Sept 2024
Boat: Carey Ginger
Route:
Name and Origin: Jenkins – Wales
A huge thank you to Canal Cruising Company for making our family holiday in September 2024 truly unforgettable! We rented two boats for our group of 12, and were thrilled to snag a 6-berth boat at half price—what an amazing deal!
We enjoyed a beautiful trip along the Caldon Canal, with a convenient bus ride to Leek, which made it easy to take the kids to Alton Towers for a fun day out. Along the way, we stopped at Hattie’s Tea Room for a delightful break—absolutely fantastic! We also had the pleasure of experiencing a ride on the steam railway, which was a real highlight of our trip.
We’re already planning our next adventure with Canal Cruising next year, and we’re thinking of taking advantage of their buy two, get one free offer to rent three boats for the whole family! We’re also excited to visit the Churnet Valley Railway and try the restaurant train next time. Can’t wait!