Oxford River Cruises

Exquisite picnic trips and elegant private charters in Oxford

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Type: Boat Trip

Cruising the tranquil Thames in Oxford offers a taste of a slower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life’s pleasures can be enjoyed to their utmost.

Oxford River Cruises operates luxury river trips on the Thames in Oxford. These include lunchtime picnics, short champagne cruises and evening dining trips. We also offer private charters for special occasions. We operate small Edwardian heritage boats and a fleet of small self-drive hire boats. Please check website for full details.

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Contact Details

34 West Street
Oxford
OXFORDSHIRE
OX2 0BQ

Tel: +44 0845 226 9396

Awards

  • Tourism South East Award -TSE Member TSE Member 2011
  • Tourism South East Award -Visit Oxfordshire Member Visit Oxfordshire Member 2012

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • JCB accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 200
  • Min group size - 6
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M40/A34. Oxford River Cruises depart from Oxford city centre. From Folly Bridge walk down the river footpath for 100m.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Oxford.