About Thames River Boats
Thames River Boats operate cruises from Westminster Pier, Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage with a fleet of traditional River Thames passenger boats. Our services make the perfect day out whether you are visiting the City of Westminster, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, the bustling town of Richmond or Hampton Court Palace. Our boats are perfect in any weather & have indoor & outdoor seating, fully licensed bars, toilet facilities & heating for colder days. Our boats are also available for private hire & are ideal for corporate events, birthdays, celebrations, wedding receptions, sightseeing cruises & river transfers.
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Westminster to Kew ServiceA service between Westminster & Kew twice a day passing through the City of Westminster, Chelsea, Wandsworth & Putney before travelling through the upper reaches of the Tidal Thames to Kew Pier. Read More & Book |
Kew & Richmond to Hampton Court ServiceDirect services between Richmond & Hampton Court passing through Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames. Read More & Book |
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Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court ServiceA service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court travelling from the heart of the city out into the countryside. Read More & Book |
Private Charters & CruisesAll of our passenger boats are available for private hire. Read More & Book |
Testimonials
The gentleman at the Westminster office was most helpful and charming and a valuable source of information.
His sunny disposition and smile made our day- The Freedom Pass holders society
Everything was perfect for our special day
Special Offers
Boats
Cockney Sparrow
The Cockney Sparrow was built in 1976 at Eel Pie Island. She is a two level boat with a deceptively large enclosed saloon and an open top deck.
Connaught
This historic vessel, built by Salter Brothers Oxford in 1911, has plied the river for over a century
Princess Freda
Princess Freda was built in 1926 by T.C. Letcher on the Isle of Wight, and has been restored to a particularly high standard.