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End of summer savings on boat hire!!
Have you ever thought of hiring a boat for the day but always thought it was a bit expensive? Well now is a great time to get out there and give it a try as the end of the summer season brings some fantastic savings!
Cotswold Boat Hire – Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucestershire
Cotswold Boat Hire is a small family company operating from the scenic Cotswolds. They operate from the Trout Inn, located just next to St. John's Lock which is the first lock at the head of the River Thames. Cotswold Boat Hireoffer hourly hire boats, rowing and electric boats, day cabin cruisers and holiday and weekend cruisers.
Oxfordshire Narrowboats – Bicester, Oxfordshire
There is a way of completely escaping from the pressures of modern living, of changing down a gear to an altogether more relaxed pace of life, as you gently cruise through the outstanding Cherwell Valley in rural Oxfordshire. Countryside and wildlife, Cotswold villages and pubs, stately homes and country walks, all of these are there for you to choose to do just as little, or as much, as you wish.
Their easy-to-operate canal narrowboats are available for self steer day hire every day from March to November. They are ideal for first-timers and experienced boaters alike offering a unique opportunity to savour this most beautiful of rural waterways in North Oxfordshire.
Hobbs of Henley Ltd– Henley, Oxfordshire
Hobbs operate a fleet of ten self drive diesel launches (seven with cover) which are available for hire by the hour or by the day. Why not make the most of the spectacular autumn colours from the river, reaching either Marlow downstream or Sonning upstream in a day.
Hobbs of Henley have a fleet of electric launches available for hire from various venues on the river. Locations include one based at their boatyard at Henley, two at The Oakley Court Hotel between Windsor and Bray, two at The Swan at Streatley Hotel in Streatley, and one at the Runnymede Hotel and Spa near Windsor.
They also have a fleet of ten aluminium motor launches available for up to four persons for hire by the hour, and fibre glass skiffs for up to five persons by the hour or for the day, so why not get a group of friends together and make a day of it!
Kris Cruisers - Datchet, Berkshire
Whether you have a week, a day or just a few hours, relax, unwind and discover the hidden treasures of the River Thames with Kris Cruisers Boating Holidays. Kris Cruiser have a number of day boats catering for 6 to 12 people. The are also doing a special offer of book 2 weeks or more to receive 15% discount off the 2nd or subsequent weeks!
Meander up or downstream wherever the mood takes you enjoying the change of pace as you go. Travelling upstream, a day's cruising from Datchet will bring you to towns such as Royal Windsor and, on the opposite bank, Eton; then the pretty village of Bray. Downstream will bring you to historic Runnymede with its many attractions – the site of the signing of the Magna Carta, the memorial to President Kennedy and, atop Cooper's Hill, the memorial to the Commonwealth Air Forces.
Hambleden Sales & Charter Ltd- Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Why not hire Rose O’Dea, Hambleden Sales & Charter’s charming traditional wooden launch with comfortable seating for up to 10 people and plenty of room for a picnic! Fitted with a brand new diesel engine, she is extremely easy to drive and manoeuvre.
From her base at Bourne End Marina cruise upstream on the broad reaches of the Thames towards Marlow, or downstream through Cookham towards Cliveden on board Rose O’Dea.
Rainbow Cruisers- Staines, Middlesex
Ever dreamed about getting afloat in a luxury boat on the River Thames? Well stop dreaming because this is where it becomes a reality. Step aboard one of Rainbow Cruisers brand new self drive boats for a day, weekend or a whole week and enjoy the magic of the River Thames.
The scenery changes around you as you cruise along at a gentle pace exploring one of the worlds most historic and beautiful rivers. Stop and moor up for a pub lunch or picnic, try a spot of fishing or visit one of the many attractions dotted along the way.
The luxury deck boat holds up to 8 people and is perfect for family and friends who want to enjoy a great day out together on the river.
You can also check out our boating section for more boat operators in your area.