Hobbs provides a variety of ways to enjoy the Royal River Thames from public cruises or self-drive and chauffeur-driven days out, to its newest boats, luxury Linnsen self-drive cruisers, the only ones for hire in the UK. Ideal for that special occasion or holiday. Charter by the weekend or the week.
You can explore the entire length of the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds to London, you may need a week or two to make the trip. Choose the seven-day Midsomer Itinerary and cruise on the Midsomer Linnsen. Watch the video below to see how relaxing it is.
Hobbs offers the following ways to explore the River Thames:
Enjoy relaxing and discovering the heritage and beauty of the Thames on a river sightseeing trip or event cruise.
Public Cruise - take a trip on one of the daily sailings (April-September). Relax and discover the river between Henley Reach and March Lock or Hambledon Lock on our purpose built passenger boats which offer ample seating and all-weather viewing platforms, with access for less able guests.
Event Cruises – Daytime Wildlife cruise or a Traditional Jazz Afternoon and evening themed cruises. With music, comedy and topical calendar events, entertainment is included and drinks are available on board. Food is only included on select cruises.
Looking for somewhere to hold a special event? - Our passenger vessels are also available for private hire. Choose from The New Orleans, a Mississippi sternwheeler with tall twin smoke stacks and paddle wheel, The Hibernia, a special experience encased in glass or the newest addition, The Waterman. Finally, come and join us for the Henley Festival or the Royal Regatta.
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Father's Day Afternoon Tea Cruise with Hobbs of HenleyTreat your dad to a unique and luxurious afternoon on the Thames
Henley Regatta River Cruise with Hobbs of HenleyExperience the Henley Royal Regatta from the water with a Hobbs of Henley Regatta River Cruise. 
Vintage Afternoon Tea Cruises with Hobbs of HenleyA quintessentially English afternoon tea with a twist, on the spectacular New Orleans, Henley on Thames.
Jazz and Afternoon Tea Cruise with Hobbs of HenleySummertime, Jazz and afternoon tea, what makes for a better August afternoon out?
Join Hobbs of Henley as classic Dixieland jazz fills the air, for a cruise down the River Thames in their luxurious passenger vessels, before tucking into a delicious English Afternoon Tea.
Jazz cruise as part of Henley Jazz FestivalJoin the first ever Henley-on-Thames Jazz Festival with one of two sailings with Hobbs of Henley
Hobbs of Henley Santa CruiseSanta cruises will feature a well renowned family entertainer, Bertie Slippers and Santa Claus himself.
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