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WINDSOR BOAT TRIPS & THAMES RIVER CRUISES

FULLY SKIPPERED — PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER — WINDSOR BOAT TRIPS

Vintage Skippered Windsor Boat Trips & Day Cruises

About our boat trips and river cruises.

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the River Thames from Windsor in true vintage style on our beautifully restored boats. Whether it’s a day out with friends or colleagues, to celebrate a special family occasion or just to indulge yourselves, we’ll make sure you and your guests enjoy a great day on the river. All our river cruises include —

  • Friendly experienced skipper — you don’t have to worry about the sailing

  • Private boat charter — you’ll have the boat to yourselves

  • Flexible timings — we’ll always do our best to accommodate departure and return times to suit you

  • Up to 10 guests — we’re licensed for 12 passengers but normally limit cruises to 10 for your comfort

  • Flexible food options — you are welcome to bring your own food and drink or we can provide options

  • Your safety assured — we carry lifejackets and safety equipment for all adults and children

All our boat tours include the Windsor section of the river which gives unique views of Windsor Castle from the water.

We love good old-fashioned service. Our cruises are all about you and your guests and making sure you all enjoy the best day out on the river. If you need something special then please just ask and we’ll be delighted to help.

A view of a castle with a large round tower, situated on a hillside surrounded by trees, with a river in the foreground and a blue sky with some clouds above.

All our boat trips & day cruises offer unique views of Windsor Castle from the River Thames.


Half-Day Windsor River Boat Trips

2 Hrs - £350, 4 Hrs - £580

View of a waterway with boats docked along the side, residential buildings on the right, trees on the left, and the sun setting or rising in the sky with clouds.

Morning or Afternoon Trips

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The perfect way to experience the changing beauty of the river.

  • 2 or 4 hours cruises

  • Departures from 8.30 am or 1 pm to suit you

  • Upstream or downstream at your choice

  • A welcome glass of wine or fizz

  • Tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout

See our Food & Drink Options

A 2 or 4 hour boat tour is a great way to entertain your family and friends or enjoy a day out with your colleagues. Starting from our normal boarding point at Windsor Leisure Centre, 4 hours sailing time should get us as far as Boulters Lock in Maidenhead or downstream through Runnymede to beyond Bell Weir lock — and back of course! 2 hours takes us upstream to the beautiful Boveney Weir and Lock — one of the most beautiful parts of the river.


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Riverside restaurant in Windsor from the River Thames

All Day Windsor River Cruises

6 Hours — £950

Enjoy a full day cruise with time for a leisurely lunch

The perfect way to get a taste of the river.

  • 6 hours, departure at 10 am or as you require

  • Upstream preferred but your choice

  • A welcome glass of wine or fizz

  • Tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout

  • Bring your own food, let us cater for you or stop off at one of the many beautiful pubs and restaurants that face on to the river.

Please see our Food and Drink page for options on lunch and snacks.


Special Event Days Out

from £300

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Henley Royal Regatta — Henley Festival — Henley Traditional Boat Festival — Windsor Races — Swan Upping — Royal Ascot — Wedding Arrival or Departure — Your Own Special Celebration — Many Others

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Boarding Point

Windsor Leisure Centre,
Clewer Mead,
Stovell Rd,
Windsor SL4 5JB

(Car Park Postcode: SL4 5BZ)

Our usual boarding point is from the promenade just behind the Windsor Leisure Centre. You can park your car safely in the pay-and-display car park and make your way along the pathway to the river. If you need to drop people or items off closer to the boat mooring, please follow the signs on Stovell Road to the Public Slipway before parking in the public car park.

We’ll send you these directions and all you need to know with your booking confirmation.

 

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Don’t forget to pay for your parking!


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Riverside Pubs & Restaurants

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The Thames riverside is blessed with plenty of places to stop off for a delightful pub lunch or an award winning meal. Check out our Food and Drink page for a list of our favourites.


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Your Safety

Your safety, and the safety of our crew and craft, are paramount.

One thing we can’t control is the weather. Rain we can cope with, but both the wind and river conditions might very occasionally affect our ability to sail.

The river conditions on this part of the River Thames are closely monitored by the Environment Agency who issue warnings for adverse river conditions. We follow their recommendations in all cases. Should we not be able to sail, you have the option of still enjoying your day with us on the boat while safely tied up, or we will postpone your sailing to another date, or issue a full refund.

Safety is the responsibility of our Skipper and their decision is final. They will take the decision on whether to sail and how far we can travel.

From the Environment Agency Website

Red background with bold white text that reads "Caution Strong Stream."

When these red boards are displayed on lock gates, the Environment Agency advises users of all boats not to navigate. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous.

Yellow warning sign with black text that reads 'Caution Stream Decreasing'.

When these yellow boards are displayed on lock gates, the Environment Agency advises users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. River flows are likely to strengthen, and strong stream boards could be displayed very soon and without further warning.

Yellow background with bold black text reading "Caution Stream Increasing."

When these yellow boards are displayed on lock gates, the Environment Agency advises users of powered boats to navigate with caution.