Magna Carta - River Thames Cruise

Overview

Cruise England’s scenic River Thames aboard the luxurious hotel barge Magna Carta, passing historic royal palaces, charming riverside townsand picturesque countryside. Sail from Hampton Court to Henley-on-Thames, exploring Windsor Castle, art galleries, stately homes and a traditional boatyard. Magna Carta accommodates eight guests in elegant ensuite cabins, blending classic mahogany and oak interiors with modern comforts. The spacious saloon, panoramic dining area, and heated spa pool provide ultimate relaxation. With fine cuisine and expert crew, this floating country hotel offers an unforgettable journey through England’s rich heritage.

Inclusions

6 nights onboard at Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite

Crew of 5 (Captain, tour guide, chef and hostesses)

Transfers by an air-conditioned minivan

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily prepared by your chef

Captains farewell dinner on your last night

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Excursions as per itinerary

Use of barge facilities

Itinerary

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Deck Hotel Barge Magna Carta

Deluxe | 8 Passengers | 5 Crew

117 Feet Long
3 Twin/Double Suites (200sq ft incl. en suite)
1 Double Suite (200sq ft incl. en suite)
Centrally Heated / Air-Conditioned
TV / DVD in Suites
Spa Pool

Day 1 London Hampton Court Palace

Guests are met at the Stafford Hotel in central London** for afternoon English Cream Tea, before being transferred to the Magna Carta. Champagne reception and welcome by the Captain and crew. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Dinner

Magna Carta Saloon Area

Day 2 Hampton Court Palace Shepperton

This morning, explore the magnificent Hampton Court Palace. You will tour Henry VIII’s apartments and the Royal Chapel, feel the chill in the haunted gallery and wonder at the Tudor kitchens. Outside, the gardens are breathtaking with The Great Vine, the oldest in the country still producing grapes and the famous maze. After lunch aboard, we cruise through Molesey, Sunbury and Shepperton Locks to your private mooring. Optional pub visit before dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Thames River

Day 3 Shepperton Windsor

After breakfast, cruise through Runnymede to Windsor, past the Magna Carta Memorial and Magna Carta Island where in 1215, King John was forced to meet the powerful barons and seal the historic document.

Your afternoon excursion is to Windsor Castle. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066 and a royal home for over 900 years by the Royal Family, this is the largest inhabited castle in the world. We explore the State Apartments, see Queen Mary’s Dolls House, St George’s Chapel and enjoy the far-reaching views. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Magna Carta Memorial

Day 4 Windsor Cliveden

This morning, take a short drive to the Tudor manor house of Dorney Court, a very special home that has been owned by the Palmer family for more than 450 years and used regularly as a film location. Later, you will cruise upstream past the fabulous waterside houses of Bray and through the spectacular Cliveden Reach to our exclusive mooring on the Cliveden estate. Once home to the Astor family, it has amazing gardens and was, of course, the scene of much political scandal and intrigue. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dorney

Day 5 Cliveden Hurley

After breakfast, tour the grounds of Cliveden and learn about the history of the house and stories of intrigue and scandal! You will take a short drive to Cookham to visit the Stanley Spencer Gallery and enjoy a walk around the village he once described as ‘Heaven on Earth’. After lunch tou will cruise through Cookham and Marlow and up to the 11th century village of Hurley. You will tour Peter Freebody’s boatyard and watch in wonder as the traditional craftsmen build and restore classic wooden craft. There is an optional visit to the Olde Belle, one of the oldest inns in the country before dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Olde Bell

Day 6 Hurley Henley-on-Thames

After breakfast, walk the village of Hurley and visit Peter Freebody’s boatyard. Here you will see craftsmen build and restore wooden boats at a yard that is family owned and has been for centuries. A morning cruise to Henley-on-Thames through fabulous countryside to our final mooring along the famous Henley Regatta rowing course. Then, an earlier lunch, followed by a fascinating tour of Christ Church, Oxford’s grandest college, founded by Cardinal Wolsey and then again by King Henry VIII. The magnificent surroundings were also where Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Magna Carta in a Suite.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dinner on board

Day 7 Henley-on-Thames London

After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to central London.

Breakfast

Additional information

Departure Dates and Pricing:

2025 Cruise Rates
Rates are for 6 nights either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin or on a whole barge charter basis. Prices below are in Euros.
Accommodation	Value	Regular
Suite	€5,690	€6,550
Single Supplement	€2,100	€2,400
Charter (Whole Barge)
Charter 6 passengers	€38,700	€44,800
Charter 7 passengers	€40,100	€46,400
Charter 8 passengers	€41,500	€48,000
Departure Dates (Sunday)	Rates	Cruise Region
Apr 6, 13, 20	Value	England - The River Thames
Apr 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28	Regular	England - The River Thames
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26	Value	England - The River Thames

2026 Cruise Rates
Rates are for 6 nights either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin or on a whole barge charter basis. Prices below are in Euros.
Accommodation	Value	Regular
uite	€5,690	€6,550
Single Supplement	€2,100	€2,400
Charter (Whole Barge)
Charter 6 passengers	€38,700	€44,800
Charter 7 passengers	€40,100	€46,400
Charter 8 passengers	€41,500	€48,000
Departure Dates (Sunday)	Rates	Cruise Region
Apr 12 & 19	Value	England - The River Thames
Apr 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 27	Regular	England - The River Thames
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25	Value	England - The River Thames

Please note that this product is not part of our flexible booking policy as the supplier terms and conditions apply. Our team will advise of the exact booking conditions at the time of booking.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, the cruise will be in the reverse direction.

This barge is available for charter bookings and theme cruises. Contact us for more details.

Pick-up Point

Cabin bookings - The Stafford Hotel, London at 2:00 pm
Charter bookings - One location of the group's choice in London at 2:00 pm OR a train station close to the barge after 4:00 pm

Drop-off Point

Cabin bookings - The Stafford Hotel by 12:00 noon
Charter bookings - One location of the group's choice in London by 12noon OR at a local train station by 10:00 am

Booking / Payment Process

On our website the Barge Cruise prices are show in Euros
All payments will be made to us in Australian Dollars
The current exchange rate will be used at the time of deposit and balance
Our invoice will make this clear and our team is here to assist you

Supplier Booking Conditions Apply

Due to the boutique nature and limited capacity of this travel experience, under our Bookings Conditions this package classifies as “Booking Type 2 – Travel Experience where we act as agent only”. Your contract for the delivery of travel arrangements will be with the principal supplier and will be subject to their Booking Conditions. We will advise you prior to confirming your booking the full details and Booking Conditions of the principal supplier. Our responsibility to you where we sell travel arrangements as agent for the supplier is specified in the ‘Responsibility’ section of our Booking Conditions.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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Magna Carta - River Thames Cruise (Tour code: 11840)

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