Boat rental on the Thames. Discover the highlights of this river cruise through Oxford and London
There are several routes on the Thames. You can go to Oxford, Windsor or London. There are two departure points in this navigation area: Benson and Chertsey.
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
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Navigation conditions for licence-free boat hire on the Thames in England
The Thames is an easy river to navigate and is an ideal destination for beginners. But beware, the traffic can sometimes be heavy. The locks on the Thames are automatic and usually operated by lock keepers. You will find a large number of moorings easily accessible and mostly free. Please note that navigation in central London beyond Teddington Lock is prohibited, but the centre is easily accessible by train.
You can start your Thames cruise at Benson or Chertsey. Before leaving your home base, you will receive a short one-hour training session to familiarise you with your licence-free boat.
The locks are automatic and manned by lock keepers, they are free and open from 9h to 17h (April to October), from 9h to 18h (May, June and September), from 9h to 18h30 (July and August). They are closed between 13h and 14h.
Sailing in central London beyond Teddington Lock is prohibited, but the center is easily accessible by train.
Moorings are accessible and mostly free.
The Thames - our suggested cruises
Benson
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Chertsey
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Benson
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Benson
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Chertsey
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Benson
Chertsey
Chertsey
Benson
Benson
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Benson
Chertsey
Chertsey
Benson
Benson
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Chertsey
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Here is the list of possible cruises on the Thames
From €265 / pers
Week of the 6/21/25 to 6/28/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
From €352 / pers
Week of the 6/21/25 to 6/28/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €385 / pers
Week of the 6/21/25 to 6/28/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €275 / pers
Week of the 6/21/25 to 6/28/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
Travelling with CrisBoat
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