We work with a number of the world's leading luxury destination management companies providing private Windsor boat tours on the historic River Thames. We offer a luxurious alternative to crowded public tours onboard our vintage Dutch motor yachts. Our tours are completely private and can be tailor made to meet an individual's requirements; from a sight seeing tour starting and finishing in central Windsor, to river boat transfers to Alain Roux's 3 Michelin Star Waterside Inn in Bray or a one way trip from Windsor to the world famous Cliveden House. Our moorings in both Windsor and Bray are less than an hours drive from central London or a 40 minute train journey on the Elizabeth Line, so why not combine a visit to the busy capital with a private and tranquil boat trip along one of the most scenic stretches of the River Thames.

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Example Itinerary - 2 Hour River Cruise, Starting & Finishing in Windsor

Start your boat trip in Royal Windsor (which played host to both the wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle and the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II); on boarding you are met with breath taking views of Windsor Castle -  royal residence to the British Monarchy for over 900 years. From Windsor we will head upriver past Windsor Race Course, the only race course set on it's own island, before navigating Boveney Lock. Once through the lock we approach St Mary Magdalene Church in Boveney - a beautiful but redundant 12th century church. As we cruise further upstream we also pass Eton college boathouse, Oakley Court Hotel (a gothic style mansion that has featured in many films and TV series and now home to the exclusive Soho River House), Queen's Eyot (an enchanting island on the Thames owned by Eton College), Bray Film Studios (owned and operated by Amazon), Dorney Rowing Lake (home to the 2012 Olympic rowing event) and the exclusive Monkey Island Estate. As we reach Bray Lock we turn and cruise downriver back towards Windsor; passing miles of picturesque scenery. 

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Example Itinerary - 2 Hour River Cruise, Starting in Windsor & Finishing at The Waterside Inn.

As above but we will navigate through Bray Lock (built in 1845). Once through Bray Lock we will pass the charming village of Bray - known for some of the finest eateries in the world (boasting restaurants such as The Fat Duck and The Hind's Head). We will then cruise past properties of the rich and famous before disembarking at Alain Roux's world famous Waterside Inn for lunch or dinner.​

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Example Itinerary - 3 Hour River Cruise, Starting in Windsor & Finishing at Cliveden House Hotel

As above but we will continue cruising past The Waterside Inn in Bray and then navigate through Brunel's Sounding Arch in Maidenhead (designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel & built in 1838 - it is made up of two arches with the right arch known as the sounding arch due to the incredible echo that can be heard within). We will then continue our journey past Roux at Skindles; a riverside restaurant owned and operated by the Roux family. In a previous life Skindles operated as both a coaching inn and fashionable hotel; it's guests included Princess Margaret and Winston Churchill. The river journey continues through Boulters Lock towards magnificent Cliveden House Hotel where guests will be treated to one of the most spectacular views of the mansion on it's cliff top location. Cliveden House is a stunning Georgian property nestled along the banks of the Thames and is best known for the Profuma affair. Before reaching Cliveden we will pass Spring Cottage - steeped in history with grand royal connections. Spring Cottage was originally built in 1813 as the summerhouse for the Countess of Orkney; it was here that Queen Victoria and the Duchess of Sutherland would enjoy the British pastime of afternoon tea. Once past Spring Cottage we will finish our journey at Cliveden House Hotel where guests can disembark for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or an overnight stay. 

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For further details about our Windsor experiences please email bookings@boathireco.com

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For guided tours in Royal Windsor prior to boarding your private boat we highly recommend The Windsor Tourist Guides.