Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful holiday and that our friendly and helpful staff made a positive difference to your experience. It’s always our aim to provide great service and help create memorable canal adventures—so it’s lovely to know we hit the mark!
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Date of purchase: 26/09/2025
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Mats Wehlin
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Mist - Scotch Mist from Falkirk
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a fun holiday and enjoyed friendly interactions with our team. We’re glad the handover process was thorough and that any technical issues were resolved when needed. We appreciate your note about the electrical issue and will make sure it's addressed in future handovers to improve the experience for all guests.
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Date of purchase: 27/09/2025
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Stephen Mountford
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Spirit - Lochan Ora from Falkirk
Condition of Union canal was poor. Frequent delays to clear weed from prop upset our plans. Didn’t reach either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Having to book locks and bridges meant inflexible trip planning.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay on our Spirit boat from Falkirk Wharf.
I have forwarded your feedback to the Customers Service Department for further review and they will be in touch shortly.
We welcome all feedback as it helps us continually improve the service we provide here at ABC Leisure Group.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear you received excellent service and had a great experience with our team. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Date of purchase: 01/10/2025
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Peter Bohmelin
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Archers Lark from Blackwater Meadow Marina
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a brilliant day out and that our safety and operating instructions helped make your experience even more enjoyable. It’s great to know the boat was in top condition and that our team’s friendly advice was appreciated.
Exploring the peaceful landscape and spotting wildlife like herons and kingfishers sounds magical—thank you for sharing that! We're so pleased your day was memorable and that you found our service well organised and professional.
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Date of purchase: 02/10/2025
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Stephen Lea
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Day Tripper from Kings Orchard Marina
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a well-organised and thoroughly enjoyable day out. It’s great to know the boat was ready on arrival and that our safety briefing and onboard support helped you feel confident before setting off. We're glad the weather played along too!
We really appreciate your recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you back for another canal adventure.
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Date of purchase: 01/10/2025
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Cape Warbler from Springwood Haven Marina
The boat was nice and we had a good trip. We initially had some problems with the heating on the boat, but the marina engineers were able to fix this for us. We did not manage to go as far as we had...
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your honest and helpful feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you found the boat modern, comfortable, and well equipped, and that our team was able to quickly resolve the heating issue and offer extra time to help make up for the delay. We're sorry to hear the weather and water levels limited your journey, especially as you had hoped to travel further.
We truly appreciate your understanding and kind words, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another trip in the future.
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Date of purchase: 03/10/2025
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Alan Steele
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swan - Coscoroba Swan from Alvechurch
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had another excellent experience with us and that our team looked after you so well. It’s wonderful to know that the high standards across our boatyards continue to meet your expectations—from the warm welcome and smooth handover to the well-prepared, high-quality boat.
We really appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your family of 10 had such a super day out and that our friendly and helpful staff made the experience even more enjoyable. It’s great to know the boat was well equipped and that the lock experience turned out to be fun—especially for the teenagers!
We really appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you all back for another canal adventure.
Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
The canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales stretch for over 2000 miles through some of the finest countryside imaginable. At ABC Boat Hire we have 16 start locations throughout the waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire, offering the widest choice of self-drive boat hire and narrowboat holidays.
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The canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales stretch for over 2000 miles through some of the finest countryside imaginable. At ABC Boat Hire we have 16 start locations throughout the waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire, offering the widest choice of self-drive boat hire and narrowboat holidays.