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French Brothers Windsor Boat Trip

Enjoy a beautiful cruise upstream towards Boveney Lock and Weir as you take in sensational views of Windsor Castle

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

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This experience is ideal for all travel budgets.

Travel in style

Discover national landmarks from the comfort of a river boat.

Family-friendly

Enrol the whole family for an unforgettable getaway.

Highlights

  • Experience a 40-minute boat tour along the river Thames, taking in wonderful and uninterrupted views of Windsor Castle, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror.
  • Glide along the water to see Eton College, attended by both Prince William and Prince Harry, ex-Prime Minister David Cameron and author George Orwell among others.
  • Admire fantastic views of Mill House, Windsor Racecourse and Brocas Meadows complemented by an enjoyable onboard experience.
  • Delight with this comfortable passenger boat offering a selection of light refreshments as you journey along the river.

What's included

  • River cruise

  • Printed tourist information leaflet

  • Gratuities

Prepare for the experience

  • Bring a printout of any booking confirmations to show and exchange with your boat tickets. 
  • You do not need to pre-book a timeslot, you will be granted entry on the next available timeslot.

Children information

  • Children under 3 years old can access free of charge.
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Accessibility information

  • Whilst Windsor has good access with disabled parking nearby, there is no dropping off beside the embarkation point.
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience.

Additional information

  • The Windsor River Boat Trip services are provided by French Brothers Ltd on behalf the provider.

Windsor River Boat Trip’s live date availability can be seen upon booking.

  • Duration: 40 minutes.

The regular operating times are the following: 

  • 1st January 2023 to 10th February 2023*
    • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm (every 30 mins).
  • 11th February 2023 to 29th October 2023 
    • Daily: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm (every 30 mins).
  • 30th October 2023 to 22nd December 2023* 
    • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm (every 30 mins).

(*) During the out-of-peak season, the trip will run subject to river conditions.

Departure point

  • Start location: Windsor Boat Ticket Office, Windsor Promenade Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 1QX.
    • Nearest station: Windsor and Eton Riverside Station.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

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From: £12.00

Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. This must be printed and shown before boarding the boat to exchange for your entry tickets.

From
£12.00