Thorn Marine - Warrington

Steven G.

A 5 star review cannot express how fantastic the quality and service you get from booking with Thorne Marine has been. The would highly recommend anyone wanting to book a canal boat trip or short break to get away from the daily routine to definitely make a booking with them. Suzie and Nigel have been fantastic from the start A1 service I will be booking with them again very soon.

Martin G.

We had a week on Home James on a very relaxing trip to Middlewich and back. The handover was excellent and prepared both myself and my wife for an enjoyable holiday. The boat was well equipped and provides a lovely comfortable space in which to relax. We enjoyed splendid views and lovely chilled nights, totally unwinding.

Nancy-Ann O.

We had an amazing experience renting the canal boat with Thorn Marine. We were traveling with two young children and they put our minds at ease with well fitting life jackets. It is a beautiful and relaxing way to spend a day! Definitely recommend it!

David A.

We recently booked a canal boat holiday through Thorn Marine and could not be happier with the experience from start to finish!
The team at Thorn Marine were friendly and professional. The handover was thorough, giving us complete confidence in operating the boat and navigating the canals safely. They clearly take immense pride in their fleet!
The canal boat itself was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and clearly very well-maintained and had everything we needed for our long weekend

This trip was exactly what we needed—a truly restorative and peaceful break. We highly recommend Thorn Marine to anyone looking to rent a canal boat. We're already looking forward to booking our next adventure with them!

Pippa H.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Thorne Marine canal boat hire! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional, making sure the kids had well fitting life jackets before we even stepped out of the office. They took the time to give us a full briefing on how everything worked and made sure we were completely comfortable before setting off and stayed on board with us while we practiced manoeuvring and doing a 180 degree turn.

The boat was spotlessly clean, well-equipped, and very easy to handle. Cruising along the Bridgwater canal was peaceful and relaxing, even with two crazy boys who are usually more into climbing, gaming, and wrestling each other . We went in the direction of Daresbury as we live in Lymm so decided not to head back that way, we stopped off at Walton Hall and Gardens and the kids were so excited to arrive by boat rather than the usual car!

It was such a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and was a nice Fathers Day alternative to the pub lunch we would usually do. I can’t recommend Thorne Marine enough. We’ll definitely be booking again!

adam H.

Day Boat Hire
Had an amazing day out on the boat. Very friendly and comprehensive tutoring before handover. Great boat with toilet and kitchen facilities. Very easy to moor and quickly lock up. Family friendly. Would recommend to everyone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Shaun G.

Excellent service from the staff at Thorn Marine, we were given tuition on the day, he ran through everything with us and made us feel comfortable navigating the boat. We hired Home James for a few nights and it was brilliant. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a relaxing break away wanting to experience the stunning British waterways! We will be hiring again from you in the near future I’m sure! Thanks again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A K.

First time boaters here and wow what an experience, our handover was thorough and informative and we were put at ease straight away. I booked Home James for 3 nights and I was blown away with all that the boat had to offer, very spacious, full of all the amenities a family could need. Website photos do not do this boat justice, it really is a luxurious and cosy boat. A great team at Thorn Marine who are so friendly and helpful, I will definitely be recommending to all and we hope to return one day!