Canal cruise in England on the Thames
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River cruise in England
Let yourself be tempted by a river cruise on the Thames, the most famous English river. A licence-free boat trip on the Thames is a long, peaceful journey through the green English countryside where the villages have retained their authenticity! To navigate the Thames between Oxford and London, you can start your cruise at Benson or Chertsey.
- Ideal for beginners
- A river rich in historical heritage
- Discovering typical English villages
Cruise in England
Rent your houseboat to navigate the Thames
What about navigating one of the oldest waterways in the world? Opt for a river cruise on the Thames. You'll see Oxford University, Windsor Castle, Legoland and of course the capital, London! You'll also navigate through the countryside and typical English villages to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.
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Best current offers for the destination The Thames - London
From €221 / pers
Week of the 5/9/26 to 5/16/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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From €229 / pers
Week of the 5/11/26 to 5/18/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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From €241 / pers
Week of the 5/15/26 to 5/22/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
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From €313 / pers
Week of the 5/11/26 to 5/18/26
- Max. people : 9
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- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
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From €325 / pers
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- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
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Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €328 / pers
Week of the 5/16/26 to 5/23/26
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
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Continuous 220V electricity
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Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €350 / pers
Week of the 5/18/26 to 5/25/26
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
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Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
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Week of the 5/1/26 to 5/8/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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220 V converter
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Week of the 5/9/26 to 5/16/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
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- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
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Week of the 5/1/26 to 5/8/26
- Max. people : 8
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- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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From €375 / pers
Week of the 5/18/26 to 5/25/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
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From €334 / pers
Week of the 5/18/26 to 5/25/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
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220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €306 / pers
Week of the 5/8/26 to 5/15/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
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220V socket
Electric toilets
From €326 / pers
Week of the 5/11/26 to 5/18/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €300 / pers
Week of the 5/16/26 to 5/23/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
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.
Tout savoir sur la navigation à bord d’un bateau sans permis sur la Tamise
The Thames is 346 km long and links Oxford and London. The most beautiful part of the Thames to do by licence-free boat is from Chertsey to Windsor. You will navigate through the royal city, Winston, which is full of history and charm. You can visit Britain's largest royal residence and take a walk in the Great Park. For the little ones, there's Legoland, the theme park based on Lego toys.
During your river cruise on the Thames, you will pass through several typical towns and villages such as Oxford, Benson, Moulsford, Marlow, Cookham, Windsor, Chertsey, Kingston and London. Sailing on the Thames by licence-free boat, you will discover the history and culture of England.
For an unforgettable experience on the Thames, you can take a river cruise from early April to late October.
Travelling with CrisBoat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
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