French Brothers run boat trips on the River Thames from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead. Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise.
French Brothers were the winner of Best Inland Canal/Riverboat Operator in the 2012 Group Travel Organiser Magazine Awards, and have recently been awarded Tripadvisors certificate of excellence.
Day visitors to Windsor can choose either a short 40 minute return trip or a longer 2 hour return – both offer amazing views of the Castle. Discounted tickets can be booked online, with further discounts available for groups of 20 or more. Groups of 20+ should contact the bookings office.
There are 2 scheduled services offering visitors to Windsor the opportunity to arrive in style – by boat with regular sailings from Maidenhead and from Runnymede. An additional service is available from Runnymede that travels to Hampton Court.
All of the French Brothers fleet are available for private charter. They are perfect for all milestone events such as birthday parties, anniversaries, wedding receptions and social functions.
Corporate customers can charter a boat for an off site dinner as part of a conference. The River Thames is easily accessible from all of the Town Centre and riverside hotels.
There is an extensive programme of special events such as Sunday lunch cruises and trips on a fantastic Victorian steam boat. These can all be booked online at www.frenchbrothers.co.uk
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 2 adults/2 child 2-hour | £28.00 per ticket |
| 2 adults/2 child 40-min | £19.90 per ticket |
| 2 adults/3 child 2-hour | £31.50 per ticket |
| 2 adults/3 child 40-min | £17.90 per ticket |
| Adult 2-hour return | £10.50 per ticket |
| Adult 40-minute return | £6.70 per ticket |
| Child 2-hour return | £7.00 per ticket |
| Child 40-minute return | £4.50 per ticket |
| Senior 2-hour return | £9.45 per ticket |
| Senior 40-minute return | £6.00 per ticket |
Royal Steamboat Voyage with French BrothersJoin us for an amazing nostalgic cruise of discovery through the Kings back garden by steam as French Brothers run a very special river steam boat trip along the Thames. This fantastic cruise is on board one of our beautiful and genuine Victorian steam launches.
Steamboat 1 Hour Cruise at French BrothersThis fantastic short cruise for all steam enthusiasts, takes place onboard one of our beautiful and genuine Victorian steam launches.Nearest major road is M4.
Nearest stations are Windsor & Eton Riverside (South West Trains) and Windsor & Eton Central (First trains).
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