Skippered river cruises
Join a knowledgeable skipper for a circular cruise between Boulters and Cookham locks.
Smooth Waters
Smooth Waters is an Edwardian style launch, which cruises in a circular route between Boulters lock and Cookham lock. A perfect way to get a taste of life on the Thames. Tickets are £11.50 per person. Booking for this cruise is essential.
Still Waters
Still Waters, an electrically powered boat, takes an extended circular trip along the Thames allowing our experienced skippers to show you more of this great river. Tickets are £11.50 per person and a special discounted rate of £6 per child. Booking for this cruise is essential.
Read more about our skippered cruises here
Row your own boat or steer your own motor boat
Explore the River Thames at your own pace on a rowing or self-drive motor boats. Boats are available to hire at weekends and bank holidays from April to October. This extends to seven days a week in July and August. No booking is required, just visit the boat station. Please be aware that our self-drive boats are cash only and must be paid for directly with the skipper, down by the river. Boat hire is from 11.30am to 4pm.
Read more about our rowing boats here
Getting to the river
By walking
All boats leave from the riverside which is approximately a 20-30 minute walk from the Info Centre. The quickest route includes 172 steps.
By boat shuttle
Volunteers run a free electric boat bus from the car park to the riverside boat station and back. This service is on a first-come first-served basis and only when requested. Priority is given to those less able to follow the walking route. Please ask in the Info Centre or ask the Skipper for details. The bus will only run if the boats are running.
By boat
Mooring spaces are available downstream from Spring Cottage and also on two of our four islands.
To help us look after Cliveden and its riverfront, mooring fees do apply. Our River Custodians will be on hand to welcome you, collect the fee and answer any questions.
