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The Boat Hire Company The Boat Hire Company provide luxury, chauffeured private boat hire for up to 12 passengers on the River Thames between Windsor, Maidenhead and Marlow.

We can also accommodate groups of up to 24 guests by adding a second boat.

04/10/2026

Getting married at Monkey Island? You need to see this…🤍👀

Imagine saying ‘I do’ and then stepping aboard your own beautiful vintage motor yacht. Just you, your new husband and the river — with the most breathtaking backdrop for your wedding photographs.

This gorgeous couple chose our wedding boat hire package to create something truly unforgettable to combine with their beautiful Monkey Island Estate wedding . From romantic portraits cruising along the Thames to those beautiful, candid moments that simply can’t be captured from dry land, our vintage motor yachts offer a wedding photography experience like no other.

And once the photographs were finished, the boat became part of the celebration — inviting guests onboard to enjoy a little vintage glamour. It’s the perfect way to entertain your guests, break the ice and create memories they’ll be talking about long after the last dance.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding at Monkey Island Estate, why not make the river part of your day too?

Monkey Island boat hire — for wedding photographs that are as unforgettable as the day itself.

📍 Monkey Island Estate, Berkshire
🛥️ Private vintage boat hire
🥂 Exclusive wedding experiences on the Thames

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐫 🇬🇧A medieval castle rising above the River Thames.A roya...
27/09/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐫 🇬🇧

A medieval castle rising above the River Thames.
A royal history stretching back almost 1,000 years.
And, just below it, a beautiful stretch of river that has been part of Windsor’s story for centuries.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we’re celebrating one of our favourite ways to experience it.

From the open deck of a vintage motor boat.

Cruise beneath the castle, take in Windsor’s historic riverside, watch the scenery unfold and settle into the kind of afternoon that feels wonderfully unhurried.

Because when you travel somewhere as beautiful as Windsor, how you experience it matters.

For us, that means vintage boats, ch*****ne, delicious afternoon tea, good company and the River Thames as your ever-changing backdrop.

The quintessentially English day out — with a little luxury.

20/09/2026

The girls’ day out you didn’t know you needed…🥂☀️

Picture this: your favourite girls, drinks flowing, the sun setting over the Thames, endless photo opportunities and the open back deck of a vintage boat as your very own floating party venue.

Our beautiful vintage motor yachts are made for the ultimate girls’ day out in Windsor — where the scenery is constantly changing, the laughs keep coming and the Prosecco never seems to run out!

From hen parties and milestone birthdays to baby showers, special celebrations and simply an excuse to get everyone together, there’s no better way to celebrate than cruising the Thames with your favourite people.

📸 Take the photos
🥂 Pour the drinks
😂 Bring the laughs
🌅 Watch the sunset
💃🏼 Make memories

Looking for boat hire in Windsor for your next girls’ day out? You’ve just found your perfect venue.

📍 Windsor & the River Thames
👯‍♀️ Perfect for groups & celebrations
🍾 BYOB / catering options available
🌅 Sunset cruises available

Tag the girls you’d bring aboard…

06/09/2026

For couples who like their date nights a little more unforgettable ☀️🌊

Imagine stepping aboard one of our beautiful vintage motorboats as the sun begins to set, cruising from Bray Marina to Alain Roux’s renowned The Waterside Inn for an evening that feels a world away from the ordinary.

Our Bray Marina to Waterside Inn itinerary is one of our most popular — and it’s easy to see why.

- A private sunset cruise
- A beautifully restored vintage motorboat
- The River Thames at golden hour
- Dinner at one of Berkshire’s most celebrated restaurants
- And a date night that’s anything but average

Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, birthdays, special occasions…or simply for couples who believe “let’s just go for dinner” could be so much more.

Based in Windsor & Bray, we welcome couples from Berkshire, London and across the South East looking for a truly unforgettable romantic experience.

Your next date night deserves more than a table for two.

📍 Bray Marina → The Waterside Inn
🛥️ Private boat hire experiences

09/08/2026

POV: You need to plan a birthday for 20 people… and “just going for dinner” isn’t going to cut it 👀🥂

So you book TWO vintage boats. ⚓️🌊

20 guests.
2 boats.
One seriously unforgettable birthday. 🥳

✨ Cruise side by side
📸 Double the photo opportunities
🥂 Bring your own food & drinks
🔄 Swap boats halfway through
🎶 Your playlist, your party

And yes… you can actually hop between the boats while you’re cruising! 👀

It’s not your average birthday celebration. It’s the kind of experience everyone will be talking about long after the day is over.

📍 Windsor Boat Hire | Private boat hire for birthdays & celebrations

Who would you take with you? 👇

This is what a romantic weekend in Bray should look like...🤍🌊A secluded vintage boat. Ch*****ne on the front deck. The u...
01/08/2026

This is what a romantic weekend in Bray should look like...🤍🌊

A secluded vintage boat. Ch*****ne on the front deck. The unhurried pace of the River Thames. Just the two of you...

This is just a little sneak peek of an unforgettable weekend escape in the beautiful village of Bray, where timeless river journeys meet world-class dining. Staying with the wonderful Bray Cottages, our guests explored one of England's most charming riverside villages before enjoying an extraordinary dining experience at Heston Blumenthal's iconic Fat Duck.

Their romantic cruise aboard Larus, our beautifully restored vintage boat, was the perfect way to slow down, reconnect and see Bray from a completely different perspective.

If you're searching for the perfect weekend getaway, this is your sign to plan a weekend that's all about luxury, exceptional food, and unforgettable Bray boat trips on the River Thames.

And this is only the beginning... there's plenty more from this incredible Bray escape coming soon.

Imagine stepping back aboard a boat you owned nearly 60 years ago…⚓️☀️Some moments are simply too special not to share.T...
20/07/2026

Imagine stepping back aboard a boat you owned nearly 60 years ago…⚓️☀️

Some moments are simply too special not to share.

Today we had the privilege of welcoming a very special guest back aboard Fringilla to celebrate her surprise 83rd birthday. What made it even more remarkable? She was Fringilla’s owner back in 1967.

In those days, Fringilla was moored at Phyllis Court in Henley, where she was at the heart of family life - sunny afternoon picnics on the river, birthday celebrations, leisurely cruises and unforgettable Henley riverside events. Looking through the original photographs and hearing the stories brought her history vividly to life.

Almost 60 years later, Fringilla is still doing exactly what she was built to do: bringing people together to celebrate life’s most treasured moments. Today she carries families from across the UK and around the world, creating new memories on the River Thames in Windsor whilst honouring the generations that came before.

To the wonderful family who entrusted us with this surprise, thank you for letting us be part of such an emotional and unforgettable day. It was a true privilege to see Fringilla reunited with someone who loved her all those years ago.

If you’re thinking about hiring a boat in Windsor, we’d love to help you create memories that might still be talked about 60 years from now.

10/07/2026

Forget arriving by car… this is how Henley Festival was meant to be experienced…🥂✨

Where else can you arrive on a beautiful vintage boat, sip Ch*****ne on the Thames, watch world-class live music beneath the stars, and end the evening with fireworks lighting up the river?

Welcome to Henley Festival — the UK’s only black-tie music festival, where elegance meets unforgettable entertainment.

Let us arrange your transport- our beautiful vintage motor yacht Fringilla can take you straight to our exclusive riverside moorings before you step into an evening of incredible performances, spectacular roaming entertainment, dazzling fireworks, fairground rides and electric DJ sets. Then, as the music continues, cruise back along the Thames with the main stage glowing behind you. Pure magic.

If you’re planning your 2027 summer calendar, make Henley Festival by boat the experience you don’t miss.

05/07/2026

POV: You’ve just discovered the most elegant way to experience Henley Regatta Royal Regatta✨🥂

The gentle hum of a vintage motor boat. Pimm’s in hand. July sunshine on the open deck. Front-row views of world-class rowing as you cruise the iconic Regatta course.

Since 1839, Henley Royal Regatta has been the highlight of the British summer season, where sporting excellence meets timeless tradition. While thousands watch from the riverbank, a lucky few experience it from the water.

Our beautifully restored 12-seater vintage boats offer an exclusive way to enjoy every race, every celebration and every unforgettable moment, all from the best seat on the Thames.

Because some summer traditions deserve to be experienced in style.

Reserve your Henley Regatta boat hire experience for next year’s Regatta and make 2027 one to remember.

14/06/2026

When the vintage boat becomes part of the show 🤩🎙️✨

A recent collaboration saw our client exclusively hire Oakley Court in Windsor for an unforgettable VIP experience, every detail was designed to impress.

Guests arrived in style by luxury boat before enjoying a gourmet dining experience, followed by a truly spectacular live performance by a chart topping artist. The evening’s concert began aboard our boat Larus, with the artist performing on our aft deck against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames. As Larus arrived at Oakley Court, our crew escorted the award winning artist ashore where the show continued for guests at the venue.

It’s a reminder that our beautiful vintage boats are much more than transport. Whilst we’re well known for luxury celebrations and boat hire experiences in Windsor, our vessels also provide unique settings for filming, photography, brand activations, product launches and even live music performances.

Creating extraordinary moments on the water is what we do best. Could your next event, photoshoot or production start on the Thames?

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Bray Marina, Monkey Island Lane
Windsor
SL62EB

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+447977448117

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