What better way to escape everyday stress than messing about on a boat on the river? If you have a day, a week or just a few hours, you can unwind and discover the hidden treasures of the River Thames.

Visit Thames offers comprehensive boating information on hiring a boat along the River Thames whether for a day or boating holiday. There’s a fantastic choice from self-drive cruisers or choose a skippered cruiser, electric boats, rowing boats, canoes, kayaks and narrowboats.

Check the latest river conditions before taking a boat out on the river.

Relax and enjoy the river while someone else does the hard work on a boat trip. Or take charge of your own river adventure and hire a boat. 

Water Sports along the River Thames

If you're looking for a more active experience on the water, there's plenty of things to do including:

Canoeing | Kayaking | Rowing | Sailing | Punting | Stand-up Paddleboarding