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Thames Boat Hire: Self-Drive River Boats & Boating Holidays

176 reviews

Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
Benson, Themse
River Thames
Charmantes Schleusenwärterhäuschen
Charming lock house
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Windsor castle
Royal Windsor Castle
Themse
River Thames
Windsor
Windsor
Brücke bei Windsor, Themse
Bridge near Windsor. Thames
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The River Thames: Read our Articles

The Angle on The Bridge pub in Henley on Thames: the terrace on the rivers edge in front of the white pub building
November 27, 2024

Best pubs on the Thames (Oxford to Kingston)

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Benson or Chertsey
May 21, 2018

Choosing between Benson or Chertsey to start your canal holiday

Emerald Star has a choice of two bases to pick up your boat from along the River Thames cruise. So, as long as you start from the base you’ve booked and return to the base you’ve selected on the agreed date – what you do in between in up to you. But which to choose…?
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Added on 9 July 2024

Excellent service from staff at Chertsey and our boat ‘Magnifique’…

Excellent service from staff at Chertsey and our boat ‘Magnifique’ was great. We traveled from Chertsey to Windsor and and had a great time . Looking at next year Benson to Oxford.

Added on 9 July 2024

Excellent service from staff at Chertsey and our boat ‘Magnifique’…

Excellent service from staff at Chertsey and our boat ‘Magnifique’ was great. We traveled from Chertsey to Windsor and and had a great time . Looking at next year Benson to Oxford.

Added on 18 June 2024

Originally we had booked Benson. Nearer the holiday we changed…

Originally we had booked Benson. Nearer the holiday we changed to Chertsey and OMG, it was amazing. Lovely pubs and restaurants along the way, the locals were so friendly and we would have loved to stay for another few days. We went the 1st week in June and the weather was actually on our side aswell, which was fabulous. As for Le Boat, we will definitely be booking with this Company again, they were outstanding from start to finish 👏 👌

Added on 18 June 2024

Originally we had booked Benson. Nearer the holiday we changed…

Originally we had booked Benson. Nearer the holiday we changed to Chertsey and OMG, it was amazing. Lovely pubs and restaurants along the way, the locals were so friendly and we would have loved to stay for another few days. We went the 1st week in June and the weather was actually on our side aswell, which was fabulous. As for Le Boat, we will definitely be booking with this Company again, they were outstanding from start to finish 👏 👌

Added on 18 June 2024

It is perfect holiday to clean your soul. The time…

It is perfect holiday to clean your soul. The time passes slowly. Give you time to think and talk.

Added on 18 June 2024

It is perfect holiday to clean your soul. The time…

It is perfect holiday to clean your soul. The time passes slowly. Give you time to think and talk.

Added on 18 June 2024

boat is great! Definitely add a Le boat trip to…

boat is great! Definitely add a Le boat trip to your bucket list. Very easy for first time cruisers. Easy boats to operate. We were a group of 7-10 and we had plenty of space on board. The Thames lock system is easy to use on eve you get the hang of it. Most of the locks are manned too. En route there a many marinas but plenty of great moorings in the towns along the way. A 10 day trip from Chertsey gets you to Benson and back. Bring a WiFi hotspot with you – with unlimited data. Buying food on the way is very easy as there are plenty of towns.

Added on 18 June 2024

boat is great! Definitely add a Le boat trip to…

boat is great! Definitely add a Le boat trip to your bucket list. Very easy for first time cruisers. Easy boats to operate. We were a group of 7-10 and we had plenty of space on board. The Thames lock system is easy to use on eve you get the hang of it. Most of the locks are manned too. En route there a many marinas but plenty of great moorings in the towns along the way. A 10 day trip from Chertsey gets you to Benson and back. Bring a WiFi hotspot with you – with unlimited data. Buying food on the way is very easy as there are plenty of towns.

Added on 5 June 2024

The boat is somewhat dated now.

The boat is somewhat dated now.

Added on 5 June 2024

The boat is somewhat dated now.

The boat is somewhat dated now.

Added on 27 September 2023

We had a great holiday with le boat. The Thames…

We had a great holiday with le boat. The Thames was lovely – beautiful scenery + some nice old villages

Added on 27 September 2023

We had a great holiday with le boat. The Thames…

We had a great holiday with le boat. The Thames was lovely – beautiful scenery + some nice old villages

Added on 18 July 2023

Wonderful way to see the English countryside.

Wonderful way to see the English countryside.

Added on 18 July 2023

Wonderful way to see the English countryside.

Wonderful way to see the English countryside.

Added on 18 July 2023

Excellent boat, heating lighting etc all worked. Great handover and…

Excellent boat, heating lighting etc all worked. Great handover and check-in. Very friendly and knowledgable staff

Added on 18 July 2023

Excellent boat, heating lighting etc all worked. Great handover and…

Excellent boat, heating lighting etc all worked. Great handover and check-in. Very friendly and knowledgable staff

Added on 8 November 2022

Lovely weather and scenery

Lovely weather and scenery

Added on 8 November 2022

Lovely weather and scenery

Lovely weather and scenery

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