Boats & Rates

Rowboat for Two

Wooden rowboat moored by Windsor riverside steps

from £28 / hour

Stable hull and simple oars; gentle loop upstream and back with views of the castle.

Open Motorboat 10hp

Open aluminium motorboat with small outboard near Windsor Bridge

from £55 / hour

Easy controls and brief handover; good for short rides past Home Park side channels.

Late Return

Small jetty cleat with return tag for evening drop-off

£10 add-on

Simple after-hours handback with clear dock notes and a light for the mooring point.

Picnic Basket

Compact picnic basket with fruit, rolls and water bottle

£12 per set

Fresh roll, fruit, bottled water and napkins packed for an easy hour on the river.

Skippers

Amelia Grant, riverside handover and safety briefing

Amelia Grant

Handover & Briefing

Jai Malik, route pointers for calm stretches on the Thames

Jai Malik

Route Pointers

Sofia Martins, bookings and returns support by the jetty

Sofia Martins

Bookings & Returns

About Windsor River Hire

Thames by Windsor with calm water and boats near the bridge
Thames by Windsor with calm water and boats near the bridge

Windsor Rivercraft Hire keeps boat outings simple: small craft, plain instructions, and short routes that suit first-time visitors and easygoing locals. Our jetty sits a few minutes from Windsor Bridge, with steady water most of the day.

Each listing shows capacity, engine notes where relevant, and suggested loops by time. Share your preferred hour and any plans for a picnic or photo stops; we’ll reply with available boats and a short step-by-step for arrival.

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Book Your Boat

441 753 642 915

11 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PL, England

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River Journal

Quiet Thames reach near Windsor with soft evening light
Quiet Thames reach near Windsor with soft evening light

Easy Hour Loops from the Jetty

Two short circuits that keep to calm water: a gentle upstream section and a downstream sweep under the bridge, each with a small lay-by for photos.

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Promenade markings by Windsor riverside at dusk

Packing Light for the River

Keep it simple: soft bag, warm layer, phone torch, and water. Add the picnic set if you plan a slow pause along the tree line.

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Promenade markings by Windsor riverside at dusk

FAQs & Practicalities

Do I need prior experience?

Brief on-dock instructions are included for every hire. Rowboats suit beginners; the 10hp option includes a short control demo and route pointers.

Where can we go within an hour?

Most guests follow a simple loop near Windsor Bridge and Home Park. We share a quick map at handover showing calm stretches and turning spots.

Can we bring food or small pets?

Light snacks are fine; please pack out any waste. Small, calm pets may come aboard on a lead at your discretion and comfort with the craft.

What about weather or river flow?

Conditions vary through the day. If flow picks up or rain is likely, we suggest shorter loops. We’ll outline options on arrival.

How do I confirm a time?

Use the form with your date, preferred start, and boat type. We reply with current availability and next steps for a quick handover at the jetty.

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