SELF-DRIVE
"Be the Captain of your own destiny" - a great way to explore without experience!

FROM 1ST APRIL 2022, WE WILL BE RE-LOCATING
OUR NEW BASE WILL BE AT TURKS LAUNCHES IN KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES, KT1 1HN
Enjoy the river on one of our self-drive boats, a fun and easy way to explore the Upper Thames
- no experience necessary!
Our motor boats can be hired as follows:
UP TO 2 GUESTS:
£39 90 minutes
£59 4 hours
£95 8 hours
UP TO 6 GUESTS:
£55 90 minutes
£85 4 hours
£135 8 hours
Should guests be staying on one of our STAYCATION BOATS, please mention which one in the notes!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Guidance • Safety briefing • Life jackets • Fuel
WHAT TO BRING
SECTION OF RIVER TO EXPLORE:
Hampton Court Palace to Windsor Castle
INCLUDED:
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Guidance
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Safety briefing
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Life jackets
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First tank of fuel
THINGS TO BRING:
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Food & drink + tin/bottle openers (see our RECOMMENDATIONS page for catering options)
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Bin liners
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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 and chargers
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Sun protection (SPF cream, hats, umbrellas)
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Change of clothes (warm and dry as weather can change dramatically in a day)
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Flat shoes
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Pets! free- ONLY ON A LEAD whilst transiting to and from the boat
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Babies free at parents / guardians own risk
THINGS TO NOTE:
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Please be mindful of excessive noise in the marina at all times - we are located alongside private boat owners who wish to enjoy the peace and tranquility of being on board.
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Please be respectful whilst driving our boats - we endorse responsible boating, please therefore DRIVE CAREFULLY and be polite to other boat owners, river dwellers, Lock Keepers, users and wildlife at all times.
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£100 deposit to be paid - this will be returned within 48 hours provided our T&Cs 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!
Please note, sessions can only operate dependent on river conditions