RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Compared and reviewed.
The 4 most popular cherwell river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
A 45-minute small-group cruise along Oxford’s regatta course from Folly Bridge, with calm Thames views and a guide’s funny history.
Most Popular“Went on cocktail cruise on the Saturday evening. This cruise was exactly the same as the evening before”
90-min Oxford Thames cruise with live commentary and The Folly afternoon tea from Folly Bridge to Iffley lock.
“What a wonderful experience. First the weather was perfect. A lovely boat ride on the Thames. Great scenery and excellent tea, sandwiches, scones and sweets. Well worth the price.”
1.5-hour Oxford cruise from Folly Bridge with afternoon tea onboard. Glide past rowers, Iffley Lock, and Rose Island for $78.
“A lovely trip along the river with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Tea was excellent. Boat was very comfortable with obvious thought regarding the comfort of their guests. We did our cruise on a fairly cool day in March and appreciated the blankets. Would definitely recommend.”
Enjoy a 3-hour Oxford river cruise with a guided skipper and included picnic hamper, sailing past colleges, meadows, and locks.
“We had an amazing time on the river cruise from start to end. The captain, Ash, and the trainee (apologies I forgot her name!) made the experience enjoyable, safe and entertaining.”
Choose a river by name, or the city it runs through. The Seine in Paris, the Douro from Porto, the Vltava under Charles Bridge – every great waterway, and the boats that work it.
