Boat Trips on the thames

Experience the River Thames from onboard one of our passenger boats.

Boat trips on the river thames
Trips on the Thames

Thames River Trips

Take a look at our regular and scheduled boat trips on the River starting 28th March and running throughout the spring, summer & autumn. We also have various seasonal boat trips, music events, afternoon teas, sundowner cruises or evenings of live music, quizes and wine tasting.

For mid-week sailings, try a light lunch cruises or a cream tea cruises to Pangbourne or Sonning. If you are looking to explore further, consider a day cruise to Goring and we have the return of our Moulsford round trip. All this as well as weekend and summer holiday 45, 60 and 90-minute cruises from Caversham Pier, Reading. 

River Easter Egg Hunt
45
minutes
River Easter Egg Hunt

Join a fun family river trip during the Easter holidays, spotting hidden eggs from the boat while enjoying a lively cruise on the Thames.

Easter Holiday Weekdays
11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 & 16:00
Engaging family activity with interactive fun onboard
£
12.50
adult
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Round Trip Cruises Caversham
Early Bird Special Offer
Light Lunch Cruise
180
minutes
Light Lunch Cruise

A relaxed midweek Thames cruise with a light lunch served on board, ideal for enjoying river views and an unhurried afternoon afloat.

Selected Tuesdays
12:30
Midday dining paired with peaceful river views
£
41.50
adult
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Days Out On The River
Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
180
minutes
Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise

Sail to Pangbourne on a leisurely afternoon round trip with a reserved table and cream tea, perfect for a relaxing Thames treat.

Selected Tuesdays
13:30
Relax with table service and a classic cream tea afloat
£
39.50
adult
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Cream Tea Cruises
Days Out On The River
Goring Sundowner Cruise
90
minutes
Goring Sundowner Cruise

The best time of day on the Thames, drink in hand, music & stunning countryside. The best floating bar in Goring!

Selected Saturdays
18.00
A chilled and relaxed early evening cruise with full bar onboard
£
25.00
adult
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Days Out On The River
Goring to Wallingford Cruise
150
minutes
Goring to Wallingford Cruise

A circular cruise from Goring Lock, we sail upstream to Wallingford bridge, exploring hidden stretches of the Thames and recreating an original Thames steamer route

Selected Saturdays and Sundays
14.30
New for 2026, bridges, locks & tucked away Thames at its best
£
25.00
adult
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Days Out On The River
Goring 60 Minute Cruise
60
minutes
Goring 60 Minute Cruise

A weekend morning trip from Goring towards Pangbourne, countryside, riverside homes and an intriguing pair of railways viaducts

Selected Saturdays and Sundays
10.30 & 12.00
Leave the village behind & explore downstream from Goring, new for 2026
£
15.00
adult
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Afternoon Tea
120
minutes
Afternoon Tea

Savour a beautifully served afternoon tea on vintage crockery as you cruise the upper Thames, with homemade treats and riverside views.

Selected Weekends
12:00 & 15:30
Perfect for a special treat with homemade tea and vintage charm
£
49.50
adult
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Disco Night On The Thames
180
minutes
Disco Night On The Thames

Step aboard for an adults-only party night of 80s and 90s anthems, dancing, big energy and a fun Thames setting with friends.

Selected Fridays & Saturdays
19:30
Adults-only party night for dancing and nostalgic throwback tunes
£
28.00
adult
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Evening Cruises
Saturday Sundowner Cruise
120
minutes
Saturday Sundowner Cruise

Ease into the evening with live music, riverside views and a complimentary drink on this laid-back two-hour Thames cruise.

Selected Saturdays
18:00
Ideal for live music and relaxed early-evening drinks
£
36.00
adult
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Evening Cruises
Sunday Lunch
180
minutes
Sunday Lunch

Enjoy a traditional two-course Sunday lunch as you cruise through quiet upper Thames scenery, with reserved seating and bar service.

21 June, 20 September & 6 December
13:00
A leisurely roast with reserved seating and river views
£
65.00
adult
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Sonning Cream Tea Cruise
180
minutes
Sonning Cream Tea Cruise

Sail through beautiful Thames reaches to Sonning with a reserved table and cream tea, for a leisurely afternoon on the water.

Selected Tuesdays
13:30
Combines sightseeing with a relaxed afternoon treat
£
39.50
adult
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Cream Tea Cruises
Days Out On The River
Goring Circular Cruise
120
minutes
Goring Circular Cruise

Enjoy a distinctive round-trip cruise through the beautiful Goring reaches, passing Cleeve Lock scenery and tranquil stretches of river.

Selected Wednesdays
13:15
Rare circular route offering varied river scenery
£
22.00
adult
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Goring Cruise
150
minutes
Goring Cruise

Enjoy a memorable day out on the Thames from Reading to Goring, cruising through beautiful reaches with the option to return later by boat.

Selected Wednesdays
10:30
A relaxing river trip with flexibility to explore ashore
£
34.00
42.00
adult
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Days Out On The River
Thames Explorer 90 Mins
90
minutes
Thames Explorer 90 Mins

Follow the Thames to Mapledurham on this scenic 90-minute cruise, with twisting reaches, open countryside and a relaxing onboard bar.

Weekends & School Holidays
11:00 & 14:00
Ideal for those wanting a longer, more immersive cruise
£
17.00
adult
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Round Trip Cruises Caversham
Summer Holiday Offers
School Holiday Half Price Child Offer
Early Bird Special Offer
Thames Experience 45 Mins
45
minutes
Thames Experience 45 Mins

A gentle 45-minute Thames taster from Reading, with riverside homes, countryside views, wildlife spotting and drinks available on board.

Weekends & School Holidays
12:45
Perfect short introduction to the Thames from Reading
£
12.50
adult
Book Tickets
Round Trip Cruises Caversham
Summer Holiday Offers
School Holiday Half Price Child Offer
Early Bird Special Offer
Thames Meander 60 Mins
60
minutes
Thames Meander 60 Mins

A relaxing 60-minute family cruise from Caversham into open countryside, passing islands and wildlife-rich reaches before returning downstream.

Weekends & School Holidays
16:00
Great for families seeking a gentle countryside escape
£
15.00
adult
Book Tickets
Round Trip Cruises Caversham
Summer Holiday Offers
School Holiday Half Price Child Offer
Early Bird Special Offer
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