Cruising in The Thames

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.

Suggested Cruises
Featured Locations

Click on the place name to find out more about each location. Alternatively use Suggested Cruises list to help you decide where to cruise.

Benson

This large, attractive village lies just 10 miles from Oxford at the foot of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. There is a village adjacent with a small supermarket, off licence and vegetable shop as well as an attractive pub serving meals
Cookham

This ancient village was thought to have been inhabited by the Romans and was developed by the Saxons in the 7th & 8th centuries There are many well preserved old buildings from the 17th century and good pubs and restaurants. The Thames Path passes through the village and it is a favourite place for tourists and walkers.
Goring

This is a pretty village and boating centre set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In prehistoric times this was the site of an important ford across the river, linking the Icknield Way and the Ridgeway. Goring is often considered a �twin� with nearby Streatley because they are linked by a river bridge and in the early 19th century, Streatley was the larger and more important village because it was on the turnpike road to Reading.
Henley

Henley on Thames is a very picturesque, mainly Georgian town. It has many many listed buildings and retains a medieval street layout. The Market Place and its continuation, Hart Street, are dominated by St Mary's Church at one end and the late Victorian Town Hall at the other. The town is of course famous for the Henley Royal Regatta and is a regular finalist in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition. The market square hosts regular weekly markets, and there many attractive pubs in the town. Henley has good transport links with surrounding towns and cities - London, Reading, Slough, Maidenhead and Oxford are all easily accessible from Henley station
Maidenhead

Maidenhead is a pretty town lying alongside the Thames and the site of many important historical events. Throughout the years, due to its close proximity to London (approx 30 miles), it has been an important stopping place for travellers and is today an attractive suburb. There is a good shopping centre here and many pubs and restaurants.
Marlow

Marlow is an attractive and historic town with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as rail and bus connections for sightseeing further afield.
Moulsford

A pretty village, just north of Streatley and south of Wallingford, famous for the Beetle and Wedge Hotel, which marks the site of the old ferry which once linked Moulsford and South Stoke, which face each other across the river. South Stoke has a pretty church and a 17th century village pub. Neither village has any shops.
Pangbourne On Thames

Pangbourne Meadows, owned by National Trust, offers lots of space to relax, for children to run around and for walks in the beautiful countryside here. The railway station, at Shooters Hill, offers the opportunity for sightseeing further afield. In June, Pangbourne Fete is well worth a visit.
Reading

Reading is a thriving town with a full range of shops and services. In the past, it was famous for the 3 'B's - Biscuits (Huntley & Palmers), Beer (Simmonds Brewery) and Bulbs (Suttons Seeds). Today, Reading is strongly into more modern business and has undergone major regeneration in recent years. There is a large Tesco supermarket here, conveniently situated alongside the riverbank - ideal for restocking.
Wallingford

An attractive and lively historic riverside town, with a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants
Windsor

Windsor is home to two of England's premier tourist attractractions - Windsor Castle and Legoland and the moorings are conveniently situated close to the railway station offering the possibilty to explore further afield. Windsor and Eton offer a good range of shops and the Leisure Centre adjacent to the moorings has an indoor swimming pool and health spa, sauna cabin and tiled steam room. Don't forget to hire a bike from us before you leave, as there is a wealth of beautiful countryside, woodland, parkland and the riverside scenery of the Thames Path to explore.