GROUPON
SELF-DRIVE BOAT HIRE
Be the Captain of your own destiny - a great way to explore the river without experience!
FROM 15TH APRIL 2022,
WE WILL BE RE-OPENING IN KINGSTON, KT1 1HN
SECTION OF RIVER TO BE EXPLORED:
Hampton Court to Chertsey
ie. Molesey Lock to Penton Hook Lock
(depending on the length of session booked)
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Guidance • Safety briefing • Life jackets • Fuel
WHAT TO BRING:
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Food & drink
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Tin / bottle openers
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Picnic blanket / towels / cushions
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Phone / camera
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Music / speakers
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Charging brick
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Bin liners
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Sun protection (SPF, hats, umbrellas)
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Change of clothes (warm and dry as weather can change dramatically)
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Flat shoes
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Pets - but only on a lead!
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
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PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND DRIVE OUR BOATS CAREFULLY AT ALL TIMES - we endorse responsible boating.
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ALL DRIVERS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE - AND REMAIN SOBER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HIRE.
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£100 deposit to be paid - this will be returned provided our T&C are not breached and there is no damage to our boat.
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The use of all our facilities are at our guests' own risk.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
48 hours notice regardless of the weather! -
HOWEVER, sessions can only operate dependent on safe river conditions and
re-books will be granted under these circumstances.
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATES ON RIVER CONDITIONS
noting the section of river between Teddington and Penton Hook
NEAREST PARKING:
Rose Car Park, 26 The Bittoms,
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2AE
Rates: 1 hour - £1.80, 2 hours - £3.60,
3 hours - £5.70, 4 hours - £7.20,
+ 4 hours - £12.50
Parking in Kingston is extremely limited so we recommend using public transport
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING IS PERMITTED IN THE LOADING BAY AT ANY TIME WHATSOEVER
LOCKS:
For information on how to operate a lock,
If you have a 90 minute session, DO NOT pass through a lock - failure to comply will result in your deposit being lost.
MAPS:
Use the OPEN CANAL MAP APP to see where you are going during your hire,
mooring options, pubs and restaurants, etc
- zoom in for satelitte view!
MORE INFORMATION:
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON OUR BBQ/PICNIC BOATS
HOW TO USE - EXPLAINER VIDEO: