French Brothers Thames Boat Trips
About
French Brothers run scheduled boat trips from Windsor along the Upper Thames, the easiest way to see the Castle, the riverbank and Eton from the water with no planning. The two standard public options are a 40-minute round trip and a 2-hour round trip, plus themed lunch, afternoon-tea and steamboat cruises, with longer routes running toward Runnymede, Maidenhead and beyond. Boats leave from the promenade near Windsor Bridge, and it is a relaxed, family-friendly alternative pace on a fine day. The season runs mainly spring to autumn, so check the timetable and book online.
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Highlights
- ✓Windsor Castle and Eton seen from the Thames
- ✓A short 40-minute option or a longer 2-hour cruise
- ✓Themed lunch, afternoon-tea and steamboat trips
- ✓A relaxed, family-friendly pace on the river
Tips
- →The 40-minute round trip is ideal if you only have an hour to spare.
- →The season runs mainly spring to autumn; check the timetable before you go.
- →Book online, especially for the themed lunch and afternoon-tea cruises.
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