Our stay on the African Queen was extremely enjoyable. From the Champagne reception on Friday afternoon to disembarkation at midday on Sunday, the experience was marvellous. Andy Cowley (Skipper), his wife Bonny and Bobby (the man who seemed to be everywhere doing everything) were all very welcoming. The cruises were enjoyable, food was extremely good, service first rate and Andy... More

Check in was from 5 o'clock, we arrived at 4.30 on a wet cold day and we were told the crew was not ready for us, and to come back in about an hour...not a good start!! As we were 2 miles down a pot-holed lane with nothing around us, we sat in the car for an hour. However Andy... More

We really enjoyed our stay on the boat, we had always wanted to stay on a river but didn't want to rent a barge for the weekend. It was very welcoming and the food was excellent. We had a cruise down the river and was throughly enjoyable. It was cold but we had an electric blanket and were snug in... More

I have just booked my 3rd visit to The Agrican Queen. I can't wait to get on board again. Nothing I could say would truly do justice to the work put in by the crew, nothing is too much trouble. Bobby has a smile that never slips, even when dealing with locks in the pouring rain. His wife, Cherry, is... More

Spent several days aboard a 100ft Dutch Barge! Excellent food - Bonnie is a superb chef, ably assisted by Bobby. Wonderful atmosphere. Compact accommodation but exceedingly clean and very functional! and "user friendly". Andy is an excellent mine host - tells very funny stories and has a really good sense of humour. Beautiful countryside. An experience to treasure and to... More

I'd seen this boat on the net some time ago and had promised myself a trip at some time in the future. Well a three day stay over Christmas was on offer and we decided to take the plunge. For the price it was excellent value. The staff, Bobby & Cherrie were brilliant, Bonny is a lovely lady and Andy... More

We had a nice time on board , felt very comfortable with the hospitality and Andy was a good host and made us feel very welcome, we met Bonny briefly but was very pleasant and wished us an enjoyable stay, the food was very good and the menu was varied,our only criticism we have was that the mattress on our... More

It was an adventure; our host Andy gelled the arriving guests together - he was a great raconteur!!!.....the boat needs a new gang plank! We were offered the menu but were told the special of the night "African Malay platter" would be good & it was..... It was everyone's 'choice'. Andy asked if we would all like to sit together... More

Just came back from a terrific weekend aboard this boat . It was a surprise for my wife's birthday . All I can say is don't listen to the bad reviews on this one . It was an amazing experience . All the other passengers were really friendly and a truly great bunch andy does sit with you at night... More