Private Boat Hire Along The Thames

The River Thames offers an ideal place to enjoy time with family and friends, whether it’s celebrating a wedding or birthday or just an opportunity for your own private sightseeing. It’s also a great venue for meetings and conferences.

There are many locations and boat sizes to tailor your private boat hire (private charters) on the Thames including chauffeured boat hire starting from 2 people. Whether it’s London, Oxford, Henley, Reading or Windsor, there’s plenty of choice. The operators offer various options to tailor your trip with lunches, afternoon teas, dinners and enternainment.

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London – City Cruises

An unforgettable event awaits! With London’s iconic skyline as your setting, our large group hire and private boat hire on the River Thames provide unparalleled experiences with food, drink, and entertainment options; including DJs, live bands, and even Clay Pigeon shooting.

Canapès Reception Package | BBQ Buffet Package | Formal Dinner Package

6 Boats, capacity up to 300. 

Find out more: Private HIre, Group Sightseeing

Henley on Thames – Hobbs of Henley

Whether it’s a corporate function, a private celebration, or just a group trip, our fleet of elegant riverboats will ensure that your event goes off without a hitch.

There are three larger passenger vessels to choose from depending on your numbers and the type of event: The New Orleans - max 125 guests, The Waterman 100 guests, Hibernia 60 guests. Or Lilibet, where our skipper and crew can host up to 12 passengers. Other chauffeured boats are available for 2-12 people. Enjoy an Edwardian launch or Thames Childe’ a modern classic 1930’s style converted to electric propulsion for eco friendly and silent skippered charter for up to 4 guests.

Find out more: Luxury Skippered Charter, Celebrations, Corporate, Group Trips

Windsor, Maidenhead and Runnymede – French Brothers

Whether you are looking for boat hire for a small family celebration or an important corporate event, we have a range of boats with various capacities and are suitable for groups of up to 180. Groups of up to 20 will be at home on one of our smaller vessels. Themes include a riverboat shuffle, a casino night or Hawaiian night. S.L. Nuneham and S.L. Streatley are beautiful traditional, 100 year old genuine coal fired steam boats . Fitted to an extremely high standard with polished natural wood, teak decks and brass throughout.

Find out more: Private Charter, Group Travel

Reading - Thames Rivercruise

A Party Venue like No other - Gather together friends, family or colleagues and step aboard to a bespoke cocktail, enjoy canapés and chat with friends before sitting down to a casual dining experience. With the top deck roof rolled back, the summer sky turns to dusk and then night. Stars shine down and the river changes around you as a DJ plays your music. There’s plenty of choice: Afternoon Tea, Fine Dining, Private Gastro Pub or Champagne & Pimms. The Caversham Princess (up to 60) and Caversham Lady (up to 140) have been extensively fitted out to make luxurious private charter vessels.

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Windsor to Oxford (various locations) - Henley Sales & Charter

The Classic Boat Charter Collection comprises a range of stylish iconic river launches, the perfect boat for any occasion from an elegant vintage motor launch for a romantic cruise, to a large party boat for a corporate function or celebration; either solo, with drinks and food onboard or teamed with a restaurant or hotel reservation.

We can advise on perfect picnic spots, provide scrumptious hampers, tempting canapés, a fantastic full lunch or supper menu, provide your very own on board chef and even have an incredible wine list for you to choose from. Capacity from 2-50 guests.

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Bray - Kalbarrie Charters

An established charter company operating a skippered classic gentleman’s motor yacht. Based at Bray on the Thames, charters can be for a number of hours or by the day. The boat is licensed for 12 but 10 is more comfortable for longer trips.

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Oxford and Marlow – Salters Steamers

Whether you're planning a family celebration, corporate team-building event, or special milestone, our small group charters offer the perfect blend of intimacy and elegance on the Thames. We've designed our charter services to be completely flexible – from one-hour scenic cruises to full-day adventures, all aboard your own private vessel with professional crew. Enclosed saloons and covered decks ensure your celebration continues regardless of weather conditions. Step aboard traditional steamers with modern amenities, part of our 165-year Thames legacy. From small groups of 10 to large gatherings of 150 people.

Fork or Finger Buffets | Hot Menus | Jazz Bands | String Quartets | Disco & DJ

Find out more: Small Group Charter, Events & Celebrations