The famous River Thames winds its way through the beautiful green countryside of southern England and is a delight to explore. Cruise past immaculate gardens that sweep down to the water’s edge and admire the stunning homes of the rich and famous.
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Benson - Oxford - Henley - Benson
Head up river to Oxford, where England’s oldest university has educated many prestigious alumni. Enjoy a barbeque in Beale Park and cycle through Pangbourne’s quiet meadows. Cruise past the Victorian red brick buildings of Reading to the typically English town of Henley-on-Thames, home to rowing and the famous summer regatta. Watch the racing ashore or stay on board for a prime view!
Benson - Windsor - Benson
Cruise the idyllic waters of the Thames to Windsor Castle and its immaculate Royal Parks - perfect for picnics, cycling, walking and horse-riding. Watch the changing of the guard and have a guided tour of the castle’s imposing staterooms. Enjoy a flutter at the famous racecourse at nearby Ascot. Discover the stories of power and politics associated with the Cliveden Estate, which perches high on the cliffs overlooking the River while the pretty village of Cookham has excellent restaurants and pubs dating from 1417.
Benson - Goring - Benson
Spend a delightful long weekend on the water cruising this beautiful stretch of the River Thames between our base at Benson and the little village of Goring. Spot homes of pop stars and movie stars en route and raise a glass on deck to the pleasures of waterways cruising.
Chertsey - Benson (or vice versa)
From our new base at Penton Hook Marina near Chertsey, follow the meandering curves of the River Thames on this most relaxing of cruises, soaking up England’s glorious countryside and historic landmarks from the luxury of your sundeck. En-route visit Windsor Castle and Eton College or head to nearby Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures or Legoland for exhilarating rides and family amusement. Step back in time as you stroll through the charming towns and villages of Cookham, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames visiting antique shops, designer boutiques, quaint churches, beautiful gardens and stately homes.
Nearby Cliveden House, with its extensive Italianate gardens and woodlands, offers panoramic views over the Thames and surrounding Berkshire countryside and is perfect for afternoon tea or there are many cosy waterside pubs for lazy lunches in the sunshine. Museums, art galleries and mainstream shops and restaurants can be found at Reading and Maidenhead, while further upstream towards Goring and Benson glimpse the fabulous homes of the rich and famous which stretch down to the water’s edge.
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Perfect for a short break or a leisurely week’s cruise, this historical cruising route takes you back over 900 years as you visit the royal palaces of Windsor Castle and Hampton Court – both situated right by the water’s edge. Kew Palace and its world-famous botanical gardens are only a stone’s throw away while Kingston-upon-Thames offers up-market shopping, theatres and restaurants.
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