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College Cruisers

Name: College Cruisers
Address: Combe Road, Oxford, OX26BL, GB
Telephone: +441865554343
Price range: ££

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College Cruisers has a fleet of 10 narrow boats for hire on the South Oxford Canal, based in the hi

College Cruisers is a canal boat hire fleet based right in the centre of the romantic, historic City of Oxford - 25% off early Spring 2018 short breaks!

25/08/2026

Why not include a couple of days in Oxford as part of your canal boat holiday? 🚤🏛️

Stay aboard your boat in or close to our Oxford boatyard and use it as your floating home while you explore the city.

Discover Oxford’s historic streets, colleges, museums, shops and restaurants, then head back to your boat, pour a glass of something cold and put your feet up on the front deck.

Pop into The Bookbinders nearby or take a walk across to The Perch beside the River Thames.

And for those with some boating experience, the Thames is just five minutes away. With an additional licence, speak to our team about the possibility of exploring the river as part of your holiday too.

City, canal and even the Thames, there are plenty of ways to make your holiday your own. ☀️

👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

20/08/2026

There’s plenty to discover between Oxford and Aynho. 🚤🌿

Cruise through the beautiful Cherwell Valley, passing Thrupp, Kirtlington, Lower and Upper Heyford before reaching the apricot village of Aynho.

There’s plenty to explore beyond the towpath too.

From Thrupp, head to Woodstock and visit Blenheim Palace. From Lower Heyford, hop on a train to Banbury or explore further afield.

And when you reach Aynho, stop at the Great Western Arms or enjoy coffee and something tasty from the Horsebox Coffee Company.

Or forget the itinerary altogether. Find a country pub, take a long walk and simply enjoy having nowhere you need to rush to.

Sometimes slowing down is exactly what a holiday should be about. ☀️

👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

18/08/2026

There’s still so much to look forward to on the Oxford Canal this summer. 🚤☀️

We know there have been questions around the current canal situation, so we wanted to focus on everything you can still enjoy.

The Oxford Canal is open from Oxford to Aynho, offering a beautiful, gentle week’s cruise through the Cherwell Valley.

Think leisurely breakfasts on board, a few hours cruising, a walk to a country pub for lunch, perhaps an afternoon snooze, followed by dinner back on board.

Your route may need a little rethink, but your boat hasn’t changed, and neither has the opportunity to enjoy a unique break away from it all.

Questions about an upcoming trip? We’re always here to help.

Most importantly, keep looking forward to your holiday

📞 01865 554343
👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

13/08/2026

35 degrees forecast means inside the box will be a great deal warmer!! Early doors today. Back as normal tomorrow. 🌞 🥵 🌞

06/08/2026

The best family conversations happen when nobody's in a rush. 💙

There's something about being on the water.

No traffic.

No packed schedules.

No rushing from one place to the next.

Just time together.

Children taking a turn at the helm, spotting wildlife along the canal, stopping for lunch at a waterside pub and enjoying the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Sometimes the simplest holidays create the best memories.

If you're still looking for something special to do this August, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

🚤 No previous boating experience needed
🏛 Explore Oxford before cruising into the countryside
🐾 Dog-friendly boats available
☀️ Selected August departures still available

👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

29/07/2026

Not every summer holiday has to be busy... ☀️🚤

Sometimes the best memories are made when you simply slow the pace.

Swap busy roads and crowded attractions for peaceful waterways, beautiful countryside and the freedom to explore wherever the day takes you.

If you're still planning a summer getaway, there's still time to enjoy a canal boat holiday this summer.

🚤 No previous boating experience needed
🐾 Dog-friendly boats available
☀️ Selected summer dates still available

Take a look at what your next adventure could look like...

👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

22/07/2026

☀️ You haven't missed summer yet...

If you're still looking for something special to do with the family this August, there's still time to enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the beautiful Oxford Canal.

Forget the rush and discover a slower pace of life. Spend your days cruising through beautiful countryside, taking turns at the helm, spotting wildlife and stopping whenever a waterside pub or picturesque village catches your eye.

It's the perfect chance to slow down, reconnect and make memories together before summer is over.

🚤 No previous boating experience needed
🐾 Dog-friendly boats available
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families
☀️ Selected August dates still available

You may have left it until the last minute... but you haven't left it too late.

👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

14/07/2026

☀️ Still looking for something special to do with the family this summer?

There's still time to swap airport queues, motorway traffic and packed attractions for peaceful days on the beautiful Oxford Canal.

A canal boat holiday is the perfect way to slow down, reconnect and make memories together. Let the kids take a turn at steering, spot wildlife along the towpath, stop off at waterside pubs and villages, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.

🚤 We still have limited availability during the school summer holidays, but dates are booking fast.

If you're looking for a unique family adventure this summer, now's the perfect time to get in touch and secure your boat.

https://booking.collegecruisers.com

02/07/2026

Oxford has always been famous for its history, colleges and culture... but what if your city break didn't end there?🚤💙

Explore one of the UK's most iconic cities, then step aboard your canal boat and cruise into the peaceful Oxfordshire countryside.

One unforgettable holiday. Two completely different worlds.

🚤 No boating experience needed
🐾 Dog-friendly boats available

💙 Who would you love to experience this with?

👉 https://booking.collegecruisers.com

Address

Combe Road
Oxford
OX26BL

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441865554343

Website

http://www.collegecruisers.com/

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