Calando Testmonials
Luxury afloat we have tried a few around Lancashire but this is the best By joe & sylvia
Lovely Boat Thanks Duck Island Boat Company for a fantastic few days on a lovely boat. Everything we could ask for. Looking forward to a return trip. By Lynda & Chris
Beautiful Boat This has got to be the most beautiful boat we have ever had the pleasure of hiring and we have hired quite a few over the years. Everything provided, Immaculately clean and the most comfortable beds ever. Attention to detail is second to none and all the little extras were greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work, utterly fantastic we will highly recommend. By Mary & Ryan Amazing Time Our very first time on a canal boat of any sort but Eamonns initial tutoring session gave us the confidence (a bit misplaced) to travel the canal. Calando is fitted out to an amazing spec ( not quite what we originally expected of a narrow boat) & is a credit to Eamonn & Elaine. Though we found our maiden voyage quite stressful at times and narrowly avoided the fate of the titanic we loved the lifestyle and we will be back to try again.
By Lesley, Pete & Nala
Fantastic Elaine & Eamonn have been fantastic - the superb Calando is a credit to them. A truly 5* experience. Thank you so much. By Alex & Lydia
Fantastic Time Had a fantastic time aboard Calando. Weather was very kind to us and made our holiday. Boat very clean and we had everything we needed, the little extras were very much appreciated. Eamonn & Elaine made us very welcome and we wish their success to continue. Thank you very much. By Pete, Lin, Jackie & Neil
Very Helpful First timers so not sure what to expect. Eamonn,Elaine very helpful and Eamonns induction was very clear and gave us confidence to venture alone. The boat is beautiful and had everything needed. Had a brilliant few days with lots of laughs along the way. Great experience would recommend to anyone. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine By Sharon, Graham, Tricia & Nick
Enjoyed Every Minute Enjoyed every minute, even the wind and rain. Wilf good Captain (at times) Lovely boat, do it again. By Sue & Wilf
Perfect Perfect in personified! Duck Island you have it! Fabulous boat the best we have had, perfect in every way. See you next year. By Sarah & Gordon
Beautiful Boat Beautiful boat, beautiful canal, amazing weather, what more could you wish for. Calando is superb, attention to detail A1, additional extras A1. Boat equipped to a very high standard with nothing left to chance. This has been the highlight of our trip around the UK and the best decision we made. We will see you again in 2021 and will recommend to all back home. By Madie,Tom, Janice, Jake
Lovely Trip What a lovely trip. Beautiful boat, beds very comfy, everything you might ever need and great attention to detail. Well looked after with great information from Eamonn & Elaine. Thank you. By Tracey, Mark, Muriel & Jim
Great Lovely boat everything you need. A great couple of days even with the rain. Will recommend to all. By Sandra, Ian, Jackie & Ian
Helpful Beautiful boat, lovely countryside, friendly owners very helpful. By Janet, Barry & Doreen
Very Enjoyable First time on a narrowboat (we usually hire Piccolo) Very enjoyable! See you in October for another trip on Piccolo. By Neil & Pam
Thoroughly Enjoyed We have had fun and laughter and thoroughly enjoyed the delights of Calando. By Jean, Robert, Marjorie & Peter
Wonderful Boat! Wonderful boat just what we needed for a peaceful break, will do it again. By Neil & Jen
Relaxing Holiday Enjoyed a relaxing holiday aboard a lovely boat. Great food at recommended pub stops. Very impressed with accessories and lots of towels, hope to do it again soon. By Neil, Sharon & Eryn
Boat is Beautiful Our second time with Duck Island. Really enjoyed it again. Boat is beautiful, Eamonn & Elaine never disappoint with their attention to detail. By Ian, Christine & Nicola
Highest Standard If you are reading this then you will already have experienced the welcome form Eamonn & Elaine, Fab people!! This was our honeymoon, the extra touches, balloons & congratulations made our first day. We have hired a boat previously not a patch n this, beautiful, clean maintained t the highest standard, we doubt there is better out there. Fantastic week made all the better by Duck Island. Thank you we will be back. By Geoff & Angharad
Enjoyed It We booked Calando for my husbands 50th birthday and definitely did not disappoint, we loved it. Even our 7 year old little boy really enjoyed it. Loved all the extras, towels, tea towels, utensils etc made all the difference. I also loved the brilliant picture on the TV, made my holiday. Will definitely be recommending. By Kevin, Dawn, Trevor & Joshua
5 Stars This was our second holiday on the Lancaster Canal and first time with Duck Island. Brilliant experience form start to finish. Beautiful boat with everything you need for a relaxing break. 5 Stars. By Russ & Joanne
Boat Fab First time on Lanny canal. Fantastic, Boat Fab, Weather Fab, Canal Fab, what more can we say. Thanks to the Duck Island Team for a terrific week. By Dave, Anne, Paul, Shirley
Very Comfortable Lovely people and a boat that couldn t have been better equipped. The view of the sunset over the sea at Morecambe Bay was one of the greatest I have ever seen. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable beautiful vessel. Thankyou. By John, Giselda, Susan & Michael
Lovely People Fabulous boat, Lovely people. Will recommend highly. By Kevin, Lesley, Nigel & Jane
Attention to Detail Very mixed weather but we have been charmed by the Calando, the canal, the countryside and everyone we have met. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine for a first class boat your attention to detail and warm welcome. By Kathy & Roy
Relaxing Break Booked this trip as a treat for my sister and her husband who needed a relaxing break after a stressful few months with her health and Eamonn and Elaine have certainly helped make it a really lovely relaxing break with their warm and personal service. We've had lots of laughs and loved the whole experience. Thank you!! By Eilleen, Doug, Mandy & Jim
Exceeded all Expectations Our holiday has exceeded all our expectations. We had a lovely week of weather and the boat is first class. Look forward to returning next season. By Martin & Jane
Great Boat Years of holidays on boats but this has got to be the most relaxing and stress free we have ever had. Great boat and hosts will definitely be back for more. By John & Alison
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The ultimate luxury boat for 2 couples! Legato is a very special canal boat with an innovative design comprising of 2 double bedrooms and 2 luxury bathrooms.
Following on the success of Legato we are delighted to introduce another luxurious narrow boat comprising of 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.