So don't take our word for it, see what thousands of our customers are saying about us!
Very friendly staff, very easy transition onto a lovely clean boat. The only negative for us is that the Warbler design has changed from previous hirings, probably to include larger showers but now has a lot less storage space and the lower table in the lounge makes it harder to see outside when seated! We much preferred the older design!
30 May 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed the route on the Llangollen Canal, amazing scenery and views and the Aquaduct is stunning - especially if you manage to see it in the sunshine!
30 May 2025
First class service and friendly staff made for a great holiday. The boat exceeded our expectations. It was well equipped and comfortable.
30 May 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that the service and staff made your holiday so enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear the boat exceeded your expectations in both comfort and equipment. Knowing that you had a great trip and met friendly, helpful people along the way makes us even happier. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent adventure!
11 Jun 2025
We had a great trip and everyone we met were very helpful and friendly.
30 May 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that the service and staff made your holiday so enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear the boat exceeded your expectations in both comfort and equipment. Knowing that you had a great trip and met friendly, helpful people along the way makes us even happier. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent adventure!
11 Jun 2025
Great new boat, all essentials plus some nice extras. Pleasant staff and informative handover.
30 May 2025
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the new boat and that it had everything you needed, plus some thoughtful extras. It's great to hear that the staff made your experience pleasant and that the handover was informative. Your four-night cruise sounds like a fantastic journey, exploring both the Ashby and Coventry Canals. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
11 Jun 2025
Great for a four night cruise on part of the Ashby Canal then up to the Coventry Canal basin and then down the Coventry Canal to Fazby Junction and return.
30 May 2025
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the new boat and that it had everything you needed, plus some thoughtful extras. It's great to hear that the staff made your experience pleasant and that the handover was informative. Your four-night cruise sounds like a fantastic journey, exploring both the Ashby and Coventry Canals. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
11 Jun 2025
Well equipped boat made for an enjoyable holiday.
30 May 2025
Thank you for your review! We're delighted that your check-in was quick and efficient, allowing you to start your journey earlier than expected. It's great to hear the boat was well equipped and contributed to an enjoyable holiday. We appreciate your feedback on the hose reel and cleaning supplies—your insights help us improve. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic trip!
11 Jun 2025
Fantastic service we arrived late and staff waited to brief us
30 May 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that everything was perfectly prepared and that the staff accommodated your late arrival with great service. It's wonderful to hear the boat was clean, the instructions were helpful, and that the facilities worked well for your family of eight. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable trip!
11 Jun 2025
Rock Dove is a boat we had hired before and found very satisfactory. This time the vessel was looking a little tired, and one or two items were missing or defective., though this did not detract from our holiday.
30 May 2025
Thankyou for your feedback. I have referred this to the marina manager to check the inventory.
11 Jun 2025
Everything was prepared perfectly Boat facilities worked well for family of 8
30 May 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that everything was perfectly prepared and that the staff accommodated your late arrival with great service. It's wonderful to hear the boat was clean, the instructions were helpful, and that the facilities worked well for your family of eight. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable trip!
11 Jun 2025
Prefer to work own locks.
30 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found the staff and volunteers brilliant. It’s great that you liked the canals and Glasgow as well! We appreciate your note about the boat and your preference for working your own locks—we’ll take that into account. We look forward to welcoming you back for another trip!
11 Jun 2025
Boat ok, but a little tired. Staff and volunteers brilliant, canals good. Would have preferred to work my own locks. Glasgow brilliant
30 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found the staff and volunteers brilliant. It’s great that you liked the canals and Glasgow as well! We appreciate your note about the boat and your preference for working your own locks—we’ll take that into account. We look forward to welcoming you back for another trip!
11 Jun 2025
Journey was slightly restricted by canal closures, though ABC staff advised us on alternative routes and we made full use of the available routes.
30 May 2025
Thankyou for your feedback. I have referred this to the marina manager to check the inventory.
11 Jun 2025
We had such a great experience with ABC Boat Hire — from the moment we started looking into booking right through to handing the boat back, they were absolutely spot on. The live chat team were incredibly helpful when we were deciding which marina to go from and what route might suit us best. They even helped us use our Clubcard vouchers, which was a lovely bonus! On arrival, the team at the marina were so friendly and welcoming. The induction was clear and reassuring — perfect for a group like ours, where some hadn’t been on a canal holiday in years (and a couple were complete beginners). They walked us through the boat, explained the locks and everything we’d need to know, and made sure we felt confident before setting off. We honestly couldn’t have asked for better service — professional, helpful, and genuinely kind people. Would absolutely book with them again!
29 May 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your family had such a memorable adventure aboard the Aquatic Warbler and that your experience with ABC Boat Hire—from booking to return—was smooth and enjoyable. It sounds like your trip was full of laughter, teamwork, and special moments—exactly what a canal holiday should be. We’d love to welcome you all back again for another adventure when the time is right.
25 Jun 2025
Excellent service at Gayton marina, all staff were friendly and efficient. Boar was ready in plenty of time very clean and hand over was professional done
29 May 2025
