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The pleasures of boating on the Royal River Thames

Light and shade, sun and shadows, rippling water, a different pace of life - these are the things you will appreciate in a day spent on the river.

The rush of driving along busy roads, of queuing in congested towns will fade into the background as you travel at a gentle pace - your own pace - where the beauty of the surrounding scene is something you and all in your party can see and enjoy.

Travelling upstream, a day's cruising from Datchet will bring you to towns such as Royal Windsor and, on the opposite bank, Eton; then the pretty village of Bray and a little way farther on Maidenhead with its memories of Edwardian punting heydays.

At the limit of your cruising range are Boulter's Lock and the beech-wooded heights of Cliveden. Throughout the greater part of your trip the Round Tower of Windsor Castle remains a still and familiar landmark.

All day boats have an all weather canopy

Downstream will bring you to historic Runnymede with its many associations - Magna Carta, the memorial to President Kennedy and, atop Cooper's Hill, the one to the Commonwealth Air Forces. The River winds on past London Stone marking the former limit of jurisdiction of the City of London, down to the busy town of Staines and then on to Laleham where riverside homes and bungalows front the meadows which once surrounded Laleham Abbey.

At many spots along the River you will find ideal moorings where you can tie up and enjoy a picnic. Or perhaps you may prefer to visit one of the riverside restaurants and pubs which pride themselves on their standards of gastronomic excellence. The choice is yours.

During the course of your cruise you will pass though a number of Thames locks. All these are operated by navigation staff ready to help and advise on any aspect of your trip. There is no charge to the hirer for passing through the locks; indeed, you will find the brief stop an opportunity to meet other boating folk and to exchange news and views on what lies ahead.

First time on a boat?
Our staff will show you the controls of the boat, explain operating procedures and demonstrate where necessary. You will also be given information about the rules of navigation. In inclement weather the canvas top can be drawn back to provide cover.

Edwardian Lady - Coming Soon
We are very excited to be offering this new day boat to you later this summer. It is currently being built for Kris Cruisers with a low wash hull. It will be equipped with a quiet electric motor and CD stereo radio. Please call 01753 543930 for availability and the latest news.

BOATS FOR HIRE - 2008 Hire Charges

Little Lady Class - 6 persons Electric Powered With all weather canopy	Weekends / Bank Holidays
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£119	£92	£27

	Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£98	£82	£24

	Security Deposit £100

Royal Lady Class - 8 persons Inboard Diesel With all weather canopy	Weekends / Bank Holidays
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£159	£102	£30

	Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£131	£92	£27

	Security Deposit £100

Windsor Lady Class - 10 persons Inboard Diesel With all weather canopy	Weekends / Bank Holidays
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	n/a	n/a	n/a

	Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	n/a	n/a	n/a



Sovereign Lady Class - 10 persons Electric Powered Front door entrance with all weather canopy, stereo radio/CD player.	Weekends / Bank Holidays
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£228	£129	£38

	Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£188	£112	£33

	Security Deposit £100

Balmoral Lady - 12 persons Outboard engine With all weather canopy, toilet, cool box, stereo radio/CD player	Weekends / Bank Holidays
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£309	£170	£50

	Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
	Day	4 Hours	Per Hour
	£255	£139	£41

	Security Deposit £100

To book a day boat please call us on 01753 543930. On booking we require a credit card number. Nothing is taken from your card prior to your arrival and you can cancel up to 9am on the day before your hire, without incurring any charges. Our opening hours from March to October are 8.30am to 5.30pm.

All boats are available for hire from 9am to 5.30pm Easter to October inclusive. An accident deposit of £100 is payable on arrival. This is refunded after the boat is returned without being involved in an accident or loss or damage of equipment. Boats returned late or in a dirty condition will be charged at the normal hourly rate. Boats for the whole day can be booked in advance at any time, a four hour hire is bookable in advance for mid-week only. All advance bookings are taken with a credit or debit card. Late cancellations mean we can sometimes offer a boat on the day itself, which may include a four hour hire at the weekend, and it is always worth a phone call to check.

Cancellation:
Kris Cruisers reserves the right to charge 50% of the hire period if the boat is cancelled less than 24 hours before the day of hire. To cancel your booking without incurring a charge, you must phone by 9am the day before the day of hire. Payment is made in full on arrival by cash, cheque (with the appropriate Guarantee Card) or one of the following credit cards.
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Windsor Lady, Royal Lady, Little Lady

If you would like to receive any information, or cannot find what you are looking for, please call 01753 543930 (or from outside the UK, +44 1753 543930) or e-mail

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