Fox Narrowboats | Boat Hire near Ely Cambridge - March

joh L. R.

Although I'll never do this again, it was brilliant. This boat was a year old and kitted out beautifully. Two bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Fully loaded kitchen...the meals we were able to cook...mwah!
The people at Fox Narrowboats were lovely smiling people. Their happiness was contagious.
They even let you pre-order to have a Tesco delivery loaded on board.
It's a very lovely setup for beginners and experienced narrowboat-ers.

But beginners be aware that it isn't simple to keep the long boat away from the shores and/or putting it gently into the locks. You must take your time and concentrate.

I am ex-navy, familiar intimately with water, but this is something completely different. There are no real waves, but a passing boat can make you feel like there are.

This experience was one of my best trips taken over the years because the narrowboat community is welcoming and very inviting. For this reason alone, I'd go again, but as a novice 60-foot narrowboat skipper, I will say only, "been there...got the t-shirt." I've got new grey hair from the responsibility...lol.

Angus C.

We really enjoyed our day on The Adventure narrow boat, which was smart and well equipped. Going through the Marmont Priory lock was educational and also fun. We indulged in some Glam Grazing by Gem (afternoon tea) on board which was excellent. All 10 of us had a great day.

Bradley S.

We had a fantastic day out on “Adventurer” which was a lovely narrow boat that was in great condition and performed impeccably, as a group of 10 including young ones. Being complete novices with no experience on the water whatsoever, we decided to steer clear of any locks and take the ‘easy’ route which was great. We did get slightly lost but managed to find our way back and were able to communicate with the team back at base throughout although there was no real need. Overall would highly recommend.

David S.

Fab day out on the Cambridgeshire Fens on a narrow boat. Not even the rain could put a damper on the day!

Steve H.

Hired a narrowboat for the day. Staff very professional and friendly. After a quick training session we were on our way. We still had lots learn! Time flew fly by and overall we had a brilliant day. We will certainly do again - Thank you

J D.

Day Boat hire.
We were due to go earlier in the year but due to high winds got postponed.
Just been and we absolutely loved it. 2 families with 5 children between 7 and 16.
Really well kitted out and team couldnt have been more welcoming and helpful.
Lovely and peaceful and all the other boaters and fisherman we encountered were very friendly.
I'd definitely do this again and recommend it to others.
Thanks

Clive W.

20 old geezers took a couple of boats for a day out and enjoyed it immensely. Staff were extremely helpful. You want to see all these old farts walking the plank to enable us to shore and hobble to the Fish and Chip shop. Well worth the money.

Peter R.

My wife and I come from Sweden and had a plan for hiring a narrowboat.
We have hired the Rural Fox for one week from Fox Narrowboats in March.
We came fram March and drove the boat till Oundle.
The river Nene is beautiful and peaceful and the boat life i easy going. Friendly people you meet during the journey. The boat is easy to drive and the locks are fun to deal with. We will thanks the people from Fox Narrowboats for the help and organization to make our week really unforgettable.
The boat was in perfekt condition, clean and cosy.
We had really nothing more to wish.
Wish you all the best
Greatings from Peter & Cina