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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.

Save money

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.

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.