See the sights, drink in the view. Wine and dine on board or stop off for a stroll, a pub or a picnic lunch. It’s all part of the pleasure on our rivers, canals, lakes and lochs. Discover new and enticing views of town, country and historic high-spots from pleasure boats on nature’s own highways.

Scheduled passenger services link major museums and monuments on London’s River Thames and glide right through the centre of such beautiful cities as Oxford and Cambridge, Windsor and Bath. Cruise the course of Henley’s Royal Regatta. Sail a Scottish loch, the Yorkshire coast or a Cornish peninsula. Ferry across the Mersey or putter along secluded rivers and canals.

Sit back and enjoy a lively commentary or a leisurely lunch, dinner or cream tea. Hop off to make the most of attractions and activities encountered along the way.

Celebrate in Style

Charter a boat for weddings, parties, outings and business occasions that call for something really special. Boats available for private hire add character, fun and interest to every event.

Treat your guests to an exclusive cruise that’s guaranteed to make their day. Hire a boat to celebrate Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries. Choose a cruise to toast a wedding or a hen night, to host group outings, school trips or business conferences and meetings that really make a break with office routine.

Some boats can carry in excess of 100 passengers, others specialise in smaller numbers for more intimate gatherings afloat. Most offer inclusive party packages and individually-tailored events.

Select the style of hospitality that suits you best. Flexible options include an elegant luncheon with fine wines; a champagne buffet or fish ‘n’ chip supper; a festive dinner, summer barbeque or nice, old-fashioned afternoon tea. Add lights, music, dancing or themed entertainment to set the scene and enhance the mood.

Enjoy the Pageant

Drawn by horses, driven by sails or powered by steam, boats of every era take centre stage on Britain’s waterways. Get afloat for a front row seat at festivals or a trip down Memory Lane.

Make merry on passenger boats that are right for every occasion. Smart boats of every age and style show off craftsmanship that stretches back over a hundred years.

Historic craft still at your service include colourful Thames sailing barges, canal narrowboats hand-painted with traditional roses and castles and a Victorian steam launch - all gleaming varnish and polished chrome.

Majestic tall ships, with their towering masts and billowing sails, are the most spectacular of our sea-going vessels. Sleek new-comers range from state-of-the-art catamarans to the amphibious Duck, which leaves the waters of the River Thames to complete its tour around London’s streets.