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French Brothers Boat Trips

French Brothers have been operating riverboats on the Thames since 1978. They have grown to become one of the largest passenger boat operators in the UK & now have a fleet of 13 large boats with capacities of up to 180 passengers.

French Brothers offer a huge range of public boat trips & special events along the Upper Thames. These include round trips as well as trips between riverside towns.

Trips are available from:

Windsor – Runnymede – Maidenhead – Staines – Chertsey – Hampton Court

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The Windsor 40 minute trip is one of our most popular. Departing regularly from Windsor Promenade.

This is our most wheelchair friendly trip and really popular with young kids.

A great way to travel to Windsor by avoiding the traffic, returning back to Maidenhead in the afternoon.

This includes an option for a Cream Tea Hamper for advanced online bookings, which is very popular.

Arrive in Windsor by river in time for lunch with a peaceful cruise back in the afternoon.

Runnymede to Hampton Court Service, calling at Staines upon Thames, Chertsey Lock and Sunbury Lock.

www.frenchbrothers.co.uk

Tel:  01753 851900, email:   [email protected].

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French Brothers Boat Trips

French Brothers Boats offer a huge range of public sailings - such as the 40-minute or 2-hour trips from Windsor - and special events along the Upper Thames. These include round trips as well as trips between riverside towns. 

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2 Hr Sightseeing Cruise of the Detroit River, fully commentated highlighting historical landmarks and history of the area including prohibition era.

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Enjoy our two-hour sightseeing cruise out of Amherstburg’s Kings Navy Yard, cruise around Boblo Island, and cruise down the Livingston Channel to the mouth of Lake Erie,  included with the cruise is a historical commentary.

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• Boarding Macassa Bay at Kings Navy Yard Park at 1:00 p.m.
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Take in a breathtaking view of the Detroit River while enjoying a three-hour sunset cruise. Dance the night away with Windsor’s Top Rated live entertainment! Experience a Windsor Sunset Cruise by booking online with us today.

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Breathtaking views on our dinner cruise awaits. Watch the sun set on the iconic Detroit/Windsor skyline as you feast on a delectable meal catered from St. Clair Culinary, executed by Chef Carmine. Book online!

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Welcome to the Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company, where we strive to create unforgettable experiences during your day out. Our flagship vessel, the Georgian, goes beyond being just a boat – it's a floating restaurant, ensuring a unique and delightful journey along the River Thames.

Comprising a dedicated team of family and friends, the Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company is driven by a profound love for the river and a commitment to delivering top-notch service.

Daily Cruises:

Embark on a daily cruise departing from Maidenhead, where pre-booking is essential. Choose from our selection of three distinct cruises to suit your preferences. Note that reservations are for individual tables on the Daily Cruise, not the entire boat. Make the Georgian your go-to floating restaurant. Lunch Cruise (11:30am – 1:30pm): Indulge in a 2-hour voyage featuring a delectable 3-course lunch. Afternoon Tea Cruise (2:30pm – 4:30pm): Delight in an afternoon tea experience with sweet, savoury, or teddy bear tea options. Dinner Cruise (6pm - 8pm): Enjoy canapés upon arrival and a sumptuous 3-course dinner. Please pre-select your menu choices when booking.

Corporate Events:

Break free from the office routine and elevate your corporate events on the Thames. The versatile layout of the Georgian makes it perfect for team-building, product launches, and board meetings. Explore our budget-friendly packages, complete with on-board presentation equipment. The Georgian can be arranged with seating for presentations or transformed into an open space for networking. Boost attendance by offering a day afloat as a unique incentive.

Special Occasions:

Make your special occasions truly special with the Georgian as your venue. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, school prom, or family occasion, we're here to ensure your event is unforgettable.

Say 'I do' aboard the Georgian, a superb venue for your wedding reception. Our wedding package includes 3-hour boat hire, a welcome drink for your guests, and menu option one. Pricing is based on the number of guests, with opportunities to upgrade menus, drinks, and entertainment. Contact us for a personalized quote, and let us help you create lasting memories on your special day.

Day Excursions:

Experience a premium day out on the Thames with your group. Each excursion, available Tuesday to Thursday throughout the year, offers a food element, live commentary or entertainment, and of course, tea or coffee. Enjoy full private use of the vessel with a minimum group requirement and a maximum capacity of 60 guests. Cruises last 3 hours, with flexible departure times between 12 pm and 2 pm, and departure points at Maidenhead Riverside Gardens or Windsor Leisure Centre Wharf.

We look forward to making your time with us truly exceptional. For inquiries and bookings, feel free to contact us.

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Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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• On-Site cafe/restaurant

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• Conference facilities
• Dogs Accepted - On prior agreement
• Event Venue

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• Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

• American Express accepted
• Approx length of visit - 2-4 hours
• Booking essential
• Can be packages by 3rd parties
• Groups Accepted
• Maestro Accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - Daily cruise 10 – Day Excursion 60 – Weddings, Special occasions and corporate functions 80
• Min group size - Daily cruise no minimum – Day Excursion 30+ – Weddings, Special occasions and corporate functions 10+
• Open by appointment only - Booking is essential
• Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Attraction - With outside upper deck
• Smoking Some Areas - Open top deck only

Specialist Features

• Marketed Towards Children - Christmas cruise
• Marketed Towards Families - Daily cruises
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - Group cruises

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• Educational Visits Accepted - Special rates for school trips on application
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Our pick up point of the Riverside Steps, Maidenhead is directly opposite Jenner’s Café, over the road via the zebra crossing. Their address is Jenner’s Café, Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, West Berkshire SL6 8NP

Take the A4 exit to Slough (West). At the roundabout, take 1st exit onto A4 Bath Road towards Maidenhead. At the mini roundabout, by Sainsbury’s, take 2nd exit towards Maidenhead. At Maidenhead Bridge pass the Blue River Café and take 3rd exit onto Ray Mead Road. Follow the road for 500m and Jenner’s Riverside Cafe and Car Park are on the left hand side. The car park is a pay and display car park, operated by Jenner’s Riverside Café which closes 30 minutes after sunset.   

Public Transport Directions

Our pick up point of the Riverside Steps, Maidenhead is directly opposite Jenner’s Café, over the road via the zebra crossing. Their address is Jenner’s Café, Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, West Berkshire SL6 8NP. 

This location is 1.5 miles away from Maidenhead Train Station. 

You can take Bus No 4 or 53 from Maidenhead to Maidenhead Bridge (about 7 minutes) and then walk 0.4 miles upriver along Ray Mead Road for 8 minutes to the departure point.    

Opening Times

* Daily cruises run Lunch 11:30 – 13:30, Afternoon Tea 14:30 – 16:30, Dinner 18:00 – 20:00, Pudding 18:00 – 20:00 During November and December we offer a Santa Cruise Sat, and Sun, 12:00 – 13:30 and 14:30 – 16:00

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The Savill Garden & River Boat Cruise

Enjoy a full group day out with a visit to The Savill Garden and a return boat cruise from historic Runnymede along the River Thames. 

The cruises are run by French Brothers, and include a relaxed commentary and views of Windsor Castle. 

Historic Runnymede 

It was over 800 years ago, in 1215, that the Magna Carta was sealed by King John on the banks of the Thames at Runnymede.

The site now boasts an exquisite statue of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as The Jurors sculpture, to commemorate this landmark occasion.

Discover more about this historically important event, with a relaxed commentary from the team at French Brothers, as you enjoy your river trip amongst the majestic swans and a stunning view of Windsor Castle.

A river boat cruise in the morning with a Ploughman’s lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to The Savill Garden with a cream tea.

Booking information

• Available: 1 Apr-30 Nov (Monday – Friday only)
• Minimum group size: 20
• Maximum group size: 50
• Price includes: admission to The Savill garden and a 2-hour river boat cruise. Food as described
• How to book: Please call 01753 847 543 . Bookings must be made and paid for at least 10 days in advance of visit date

A morning visit to The Savill Garden followed by an afternoon river boat cruise with a cream tea. 

• Available: 1 Apr-30 Nov (excluding 1-7 July for Henley Regatta)
• Price includes: Admission to The Savill garden and a 2-hour river boat cruise. Food as described

Group visitor packages 

Make the most of your group day and take advantage of a wide choice of group packages. 

The Savill Garden guided tour 

Make the most of your group day out with an expertly guided tour led by a Friend of The Savill Garden. Price from £50 per guide/tour. 

The Royal Heritage Tour & The Savill Garden 

Enjoy the unique national and natural heritage of Windsor Great Park when visiting The Savill Garden. Price £30pp.

The Valley Gardens guided tour 

Located in the heart of Windsor Great Park, groups visiting by coach are invited to enjoy the twisting trails of this flowering woodland. Price £100 per coach.

Group dining in The Savill Garden Kitchen 

To help you have the most memorable day, we offer pre-booked catering which includes admission to The Savill Garden. Prices from £15pp. 

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COMBINED TRIPS

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Runnymede to Windsor Service

Leaving from the Runnymede Boathouse at 11.00, the boat will cruise upstream through Old Windsor Lock and continues through the pretty villages of Old Windsor and Datchet. Travelling through the grounds of Windsor Castle, the boat then passes through Romney Lock and arrives in Windsor at 12.30.

Leaving from the Runnymede Boathouse at 11:00, cruise upstream through Old Windsor, passing the Bells of Ouzeley, Datchet and the Home Park with views of the Castle, we ascend the impressive Romney Lock with a glimpse of Eton College and arrive in Windsor below the Castle just upstream of the Sir Christopher Wren House Hotel. The boat passes through two locks and arrives in Windsor at 12:30.

The return trip departs at 16:00 from the Windsor Promenade arriving at the Runnymede Boathouse at 17:30.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BAR SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

Sailing Times

Standard Sailing Times: Depart Runnymede Boathouse : 11.00 Arrive Windsor Promenade : 12.30 Depart Windsor Promenade : 16.00 Arrive Runnymede Boathouse : 17.30

Return Journey (to Windsor)

Single Journey (to or from Windsor)

* Infants under the age of 3 travel for free .

:: AFTERNOON TEA HAMPER

Enhance your trip by including a delicious afternoon tea hamper served to you during your trip. Served in eco-friendly packaging.

Available ONLINE ONLY in advance. Simply add the afternoon tea option whilst selecting your ticket.

• Ham salad & cheese salad sandwiches.
• Country scone with strawberry jam & clotted cream.
• Piece of cake.
• Shortbread biscuits.
• Tea or coffee.

£17.00 per portion (minimum 2 portions)

Tickets are not transferable and no refunds will be given for unused tickets, or in the event that a passenger is unable to, or chooses not to travel.

Please follow this link for our TERMS AND CONDITIONS >>

** COMING SOON ** - OPTIONAL LUXURY TEA MENU

Enhance your experience by indulging in a luxury afternoon tea.

Available for the RETURN afternoon sailing and offered ONLINE ONLY , up to the day before departure. Simply add the luxury tea option after selecting your ticket.

• Luxury tea menu (see right).
• Dietary options (incl. vegetarian & gluten free).
• Cup of tea or coffee.
• All served on china with 3 tier cake stand.

Just an additional £16.60 per person

• PARKING (Runnymede departures):Please obtain a voucher from the skipper for free parking in the main National Trust car park adjacent to RUNNYMEDE BOATHOUSE >> .
• WINDSOR departures: WINDSOR PROMENADE >> Nearest Postcode: SL4 1QX .
• INFANTS under the age of 3 travel for free .
• For the purpose of ticketing a SENIOR CITIZEN is considered to be 65+ .
• Friendly well behaved DOGS are welcome aboard this trip and travel free of charge.

Runnymede - The birthplace of modern democracy.

In 1215, King John came to Runnymede in order to place his seal on the Magna Carta. This has proven to be one of the most significant events in history. Many of the World's constitutions have been based on this historic document, including the United States of America. In 2015 the world celebrates its 800th anniversary.

"Special Magna Carta Commentary"

There are 3 memorials to see as well as many other points of interest - all will be highlighted in a special commentary.

Magna Carta Memorial: Inscribed "To commemorate Magna Carta, symbol of Freedom Under Law" Unveiled on 18th July 1957 and created by the American Bar Association

In association with The National Trust at Runnymede.

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The River Thames Waterfront at Windsor

Relax by windsor riverfront, take a boat trip & picnic at alexandra gardens.

Windsor is blessed with a delightful riverfront, the river is of course the River Thames. All along the riverfront is a wide paved pathway giving access to all the riverfront activities described later.

Behind the riverfront for much of the way is a large traditional park, called The Alexandra Gardens. This is the kind of place where (at least during the summer) you'll see visitors lazing on the grass taking a well earned break from the serious business of sightseeing.

On the other bank of the Thames opposite is Eton , much of the frontage here is just a mud bank with empty grassland behind. By Eton Bridge there is Eton rowing club. The bank opposite is a favourite place for people cruising the Thames to put up. There is often a large funfair travelling through on the grassland area.

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Along the Riverfront at Windsor - step by step

Starting by Eton Bridge at the eastern end of the waterfront is the Sir Christopher Wren Hotel right on the river next to the bridge. This is a historic old hotel, the original home of Sir Christopher Wren famous for St Paul's Cathedral in London.

The riverfront path is at its narrowest here. There are always lots of Swans, ducks and Canadian Geese here.

You will find them all along the riverfront waiting for you to feed them. There is a large Waitrose supermarket in the King Edward Shopping Centre by Windsor Central Station.

This area is also used for river boats passing through to moor. You will normally find an array of narrow-boats which people hire. Narrow-boat holidays on such craft are very popular in the UK.

Hop-on bus tour of Windsor and River Cruise

Golden tours windsor and thames boat tour.

A delightful way of seeing Windsor is to take a 24-hr hop-on bus tour. This tour with Golden tours will ensure that you see all of the must-see sites around the royal town.

The audio-guide onboard will tell you all of the famous facts and hidden secrets about Windsor, enhancing your visit to this historical English town.

There are ten stops in all which you can hop on and off as many times as you like.

Plus, there are also options to add on a 24-hr river cruise and/or entry to Windsor Castle .

Thames River Cruise

Enjoy a delightful 40-minute cruise along the majestic River Thames, taking in wonderful and uninterrupted views of the historic Windsor Castle. Along the way, you’ll also see Eton College, which was attended by both Prince William and Harry, Mill House, Windsor Racecourse and the Brocas Meadows.

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Windsor boat trips & rowing boats

French Brothers Boat Tours

Next to Sir Christopher Wren's Hotel is where the pleasure boats do a good trade during the summer months.

French Brothers run two regular trips lasting 35 minutes and 2 hours on the Thames. If there is a race meeting (horses) at Windsor racecourse (normally an evening meet) the boats run a shuttle service to the racecourse.

There are also rowing boats and motor boats for hire in this section too. The river frontage continues westwards until by the railway bridge is a pleasant parkland area by a small island in the river, a great place for a summer nap.

The main park is behind the river and is called Alexandra Gardens.

French Brothers River Cruises, Windsor

Alexandra Gardens

Alexandra Gardens is an old fashioned traditional park established a century or so ago in Victorian times. Complete with formal flower beds and grass it is not as stuffy as it sounds. It runs parallel to the waterfront for much of the riverfront area. There is always plenty of space just to lie out on the grass, a great place to have a picnic or just 'chill out'.

There are plenty of ice cream and other food outlets in the vicinity as well as public toilets.

In 2016 a bandstand to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II was erected. At the far western end of the park is a mini funfair for the kids and a small skateboard park, complete with candy floss, hot dogs etc. During the summer months there is a kiosk that rents out cycles.

Also in the summer months the Windsor Globe hosts theatre shows (including Shakespeare), music and comedy in the grounds of Alexandra Gardens, with beautiful views of the castle, river and Eton Bridge . During December this area has also been turned into an ice rink and is becoming a seasonal fixture.

Windsor is in the bottom of the wide Thames Valley and there are excellent cycle rides along the river, to Runnymede or over to Windsor Great Park and Virginia Water. There is a cycle hire outlet in the park only open at peak periods.

For refreshment along the riverfront there is everything from ice cream parlors to fish and chips to pubs.

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