AV Boats

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Tom G
Abingdon, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Booked last minute for a couple of hours to watch sunset and enjoy drinks / picnic with friends. Victor and team went out if his way to make it an easy enjoyable experience, will defiantly use again just hope we get some more sunny days before winter. Thanks again
Written 10 September 2023
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Catherine Terry
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Would highly recommend AV boat hire. We've been several times now and have hired a boat, kayaks and paddle boards.
James the proprietor is very knowledgeable and friendly.
The stretch of river is lovely and we will certainly be coming back as often as we can.
Written 4 September 2023
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Toby G
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Definitely recommend hiring a small motor boat for the day. So easy to use, friendly staff too and can't wait to come back!
Written 3 September 2023
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Ollie V
Oxford, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Very good experience, would go again. The customer service was very good and was made to feel welcome. Highly recommend!
Written 26 August 2023
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Rachel
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
James was so helpful and polite. This week we hired "Baby Klip" for the second time in recent weeks. The boat is perfect for a small family, clean, easy to use. Excellent service always and stunning views.
Highly recommend! We are always telling family and friends about AV Boats in Benson - great day out.
Written 25 August 2023
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Joanne M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
An amazing day! Staff are so friendly and helpful, the day went smoothly with no problems - i would highly recommend this place to anyone for a fun filled day out!!
Written 24 August 2023
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Barry H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
First time kayaking, staff was friendly and very helpful asked for a hour as didn’t know how we would get on and they catered for that.
Was given life jackets and showed what to do.
Turned up no booking and within 10 minutes was getting fitted for life jackets very fast service.
So friendly would definitely recommend and use again.
Thank you so much really put a smile on little man’s face
Written 22 August 2023
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Khue D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I wanted to try punting when I came to Oxford, but couldn’t find any tour I like. Then I came to Benson Lock for a drink and saw AV Boats by chance. Plenty of options: canoe, paddle boats, kayaks...Great price, too, so we took a canoe.

River Thames is amazing around Benson Lock. We had a free canoe lesson from James and had the most amazing 2h of our time in Oxfordshire. Beautiful river, good quality boat, wonderful services and safety guidance.

This became the highlight of UK trip for my son, and I would rate AV Boats at the top of all the must-do when visiting Oxford!
Written 14 August 2023
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Helen R
Oxfordshire, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
James was utterly amazing. We had a fabulous afternoon on the Thames and. When we got into trouble James was our hero rescued us and saved the day! Amazing. Totally our fault!!
Written 13 August 2023
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Marc N
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Great time on the river at Benson with visitors from abroad. Well maintained boats and a friendly team who managed a few late changes to the booking.
Very peaceful and beautiful stretch of the river - highly recommended!
Written 9 July 2023
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