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Turk Launches

Turk Launches - Thames River Cruises - host daily river trips April - September between Richmond, K Public river cruises run daily between April and September.
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Stylish, quintessentially English and fun, Turk Launches are renowned for having the prettiest river boats along the most scenic stretch of the Thames. www.turks.co.uk

Thames Disco Cruises
On various Friday nights between April - September and during December, Turk's disco cruise boats light up our scenic stretch of the Thames. For an excellent riverboat dance party in SWLondon, come and join us!

www.turks.co.uk/disco-cruises

Birthday Boat Parties, Private Charter
Throughout the year Turk's host beautifully stylish boat parties along the Thames between Kingston, Hampton Court Palace and Richmond. Private Boat Parties cater for 20 - 150 people throughout the year. http://www.turks.co.uk/private-hire/boat-parties-river-thames

Wedding Reception Boats & Arrive by Boat at your Thames Riverside Wedding Venue
The romance of the river never fails to disappoint and Turk's provide the perfect Thames Wedding Reception venue. We can host your entire wedding reception,or transport the bridal party and guests along the river to your chosen riverside wedding venue . Catering for 20 - 150 guests
http://www.turks.co.uk/weddings

04/11/2024

Work Christmas party? Family/friends get together? Maybe even celebrating a festive birthday! Tickets now available for the annual Christmas Disco cruise🎄. Tickets and more info can be found by the link in our bio!

28/10/2024

🎄 CHRISTMAS TIME IS (nearly) HERE!! 🎄

Christmas disco cruise date announced! A 4 hour Thames river cruise with fish and chip supper and a DJ playing all your favourite disco and Christmas classics.

Perfect for work parties or just simply friends getting together! Start off your Christmas season with Turks ⚓️

20/12/24
Starts and finishes in Kingston
18+

Purchase your tickets at https://www.turks.co.uk/events/.

17/09/2024

We are loving this late summer we are having! Boat trips still running from Kingston and Hampton court from Wednesday-Sunday for the rest of September! ☀️ ⛴️ ⚓️

30/08/2024

S P E C I A L ⛴️ O F F E R. We have a September special offer for you onboard our lovely Beatrice. 90 minute cruise for £137.50 (a huge 50% off!) includes captain to drive the boat, snack hamper and Prosecco bottle. Cruise starts and finishes in Kingston. Offer can be used on midweek bookings all through September (subject to date availability) contact [email protected] to check availability to get booked in!

04/07/2024

Boat Trips to the Hampton Court Garden Festival

2–7 July 2024

What better why to travel to the Hampton Court Garden Festival than by boat!

Let Turk Launches, the official Ferry of the Garden Festival, drop you off just you meters away from the festival entrance, with regular ferries between Hampton Court - Kingston – Richmond, and shuttle ferries from Hampton Court train station / park and ride drop off point every 20 mins.

Book Now and view our timetable at www.turks.co.uk

28/06/2024

Hampton Court Garden Festival

2–7 July 2024

Travel to Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in style on board Turk Launches!

As the official Ferry of the Garden Festival from day one, we are pleased to offer various convenient options to arrive to the show by boat…

Ferries to Hampton Court from Kingston and Richmond - Why not avoid the traffic and enjoy a relaxing journey on one of our comfy vessels along the Thames, where we’ll drop you off just meters away from the Palace Entrance... Explore the gardens and shop till you drop, then hop back on Turks to rest those weary legs, put down your heavy bags, and enjoy a refreshing drink from our bar, whilst we cruise down the river and drop you home… Trips from Kingston and Richmond run to and from Hampton Court all week. Pre-booking is recommended.

Ferries from Hampton Court train station/park and ride drop off point – Our shuttle ferries from the train station and park and ride drop off point, running from Molesey Lock side over to the Festival entrance, every 20mins. We have a dedicated team outside the train station at Hampton Court directing you over to the ferry departure point. No pre-booking - pay as you board with cash and card accepted.

Book Now and view our timetable at www.turks.com

27/06/2024

Dog Friendly River Cruises

At Turk Launches, we warmly welcome our furry friends on board all our comfy vessels.

Whether you’re hiring one of our self-drive boats, or travelling on a daily public river cruise between Hampton Court and Richmond, bring your four legged friends along for the ride!

Perfect for combining with a dog friendly activity along our route… Explore the gardens of Ham House or Marble Hill, take a scenic walk along the Thames Path, visit Home Park, Bushy Park or Richmond Park, or enjoy lunch at a dog friendly pub like The White Cross pub Richmond, The Boaters Inn Kingston or the Prince of Wales or The Mute Swan in Hampton Court.

We even cater for dogs in our “Ice Cream Boat” Endurance, located along the riverside on the Queens Promenade in Surbiton/Kingston on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout August, serving delicious Marshfields Iced Cream in various flavours including plant based and Dog flavours!

View our timetable and book at www.turks.co.uk

06/06/2024

Father’s Day River Cruises

Father’s Day - Sunday 16th June

This Father’s Day, why not treat the special Dads in your life to a Thames River Cruise on board Turk Launches…

We offer private hire boats, and daily public trips from Tuesday to Sunday from Hampton Court and Kingston, and weekend and Bank Holiday Trips from Richmond, so you can explore the beautiful stretch of the Thames and all it has to offer.

Why not pack up a picnic, or travel in style to lunch plans at one of the many riverside pubs and restaurants along our route, take a riverside stroll and hop on for the return journey, or just enjoy the ride with an ice-cold drink from our fully stocked bar. Perfect for all the family and your furry friends.

Whatever your plans, make the journey the main event with Turks…

View our timetable and book at www.turks.co.uk

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29/05/2024

Half Term River Cruises

If you’re looking for ideas to keep little ones entertained this May Half Term, book a river cruise on Turk Launches!

With daily trips along the beautiful stretch of the River Thames between Hampton Court, Kingston (Tuesday-Sunday) and Richmond (weekends and bank holidays), there’s lots to explore with all the family, from shopping, dining, park walks and Historical palaces…

Book now at www.turks.co.uk

24/05/2024

Cruising into the long weekend…

That Friday Feeling is bigger and better than ever with a sunny three-day bank holiday weekend stretching out ahead of us…

Whatever your plans, make the journey the main event with Turks, with daily river trips from Hampton Court and Kingston, and weekend and Bank Holiday Trips from Richmond…

Why not pack up a picnic and head to Bushy Park or Home Park in Hampton Court… Go for a scenic stroll along the towpath, then hop on Turks on the way home… Head to Richmond for fancy riverside drinks… Go shopping in Kingston… Or just enjoy the ride.

Our vessels are kids and dog friendly, offer a fully stocked bar, comfy seats and spacious decks to take in the gorgeous scenery…

Book now at www.turks.co.uk

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16/05/2024

Hampton Court Palace Artisan Fayre

17-19 May 2024 / 10am-5:30pm

Beat the traffic and parking chaos, and travel to the Hampton Court Palace Artisan Fayre in style onboard Turk Launches this weekend, where you’ll be dropped off just 50m from the main Palace entrance…

Experience the spectacular gardens of Hampton Court Palace as they transform into the Artisan Fayre, full of independent stalls with small businesses and makers showcasing their wares, delicious food pop-ups, workshops and entertainment for all the family.

Turks run daily trips Tuesday to Sunday from Hampton Court and Kingston, and weekend and Bank Holiday Trips from Richmond, so you can park and ride while taking in the beautiful scenery, and rest your weary legs (and heavy shopping bags) on the way home…

View our timetable and book cruise tickets at www.turks.co.uk

15/05/2024

Top River Hotspots

It’s official, onboard Turk Launches is the place to be this summer, as featured in the guide to the very best local riverside hotspots this summer…

Look out for “Endurance”, our riverside boat along Queen’s Promenade serving you (and your dog) ice-cream, weekends throughout July / August, and visit our website to view our daily timetable and book tickets

www.turks.co.uk

15/05/2024

Top River Hotspots

It’s official, onboard Turk Launches is the place to be this summer, as featured in the guide to the very best local river hotspots this summer…

Visit our website to view our timetable and book tickets www.turks.com

16/04/2024

Spirits Tasting River Cruise

Join us in collaboration with for a fabulous “Spirit of Summer” Gin & Rum Tasting River Cruise.

10.05.24 / 18:30-20:30 (boarding from 18:15)
Kingston start and finish (Turks Pier, Thames Side, KT1 1PX)
£24.50pp
18+ only

You’ll enjoy a guided craft gin and rum tasting hosted by Hampton Court Spirits’ founder Simon Marjoram, where you can try our two award-winning craft gins – elegant and aromatic “Six Wives” and silky smooth yet curiously spicy “Lord of Misrule”, and our new golden craft spiced rum, “The Father”. All this as we glide past the beautiful stretch of the River Thames and Hampton Court Palace, soaking up the last of the sun’s rays on board Turk’s famous paddle steamer style boat The New Southern Belle.

Tickets are priced at £24.50 per person, which includes 2 x drinks (G&T or Rum & Ginger), a 2-hour cruise, guided tasting and light snacks, for the perfect after work treat, office outing or social with friends and family!

Book Now!
www.turks.co.uk/events

02/04/2024

Yesterday evening saw a lovely end to the bank holiday. Thank you to everyone who braved the changeable weather to come on a boat trip with us! ⚓️☀️❤️ 🙏

23/03/2024

Todays the day! Services between Kingston and Hampton Court this weekend ❤️☀️⚓️

22/03/2024

Not sure we will ever get bored of these sunsets 😍 🌅 Reminder that boat trips are back as of tomorrow 😁 trips from Hampton Court and Kingston running all weekend. Can’t wait to welcome you back onboard!

20/03/2024

⚓️ BOAT TRIPS ARE BACK THIS WEEKEND ⚓️ Tickets available from the website, or buy on the day. Trips from Hampton Court and Kingston, Richmond trips start at Easter.

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Kingston Upon Thames
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Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

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Website

http://www.turks.co.uk/

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Yarmouth Belle going into @turksshipyard Chatham today. Cracking job by the Skipper! ⚓️⚓️⚓️

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🥚 🐥 Happy Easter from all at Turk Launches ⚓️. Trips running from Hampton Court, Kingston and Richmond all day. #boattrips #thames #kingston #richmond #hamptoncourt

Looking for a last minute, socially distanced and ventilated activity tonight? We still have some tickets left for our gin cruise with @hamptoncourtgin, tickets £22.50pp inc 2x G and Ts, a guided tasting and a 2 hour cruise onboard The New Southern belle. 6:30pm departure from Kingston (behind John Lewis) call 0208 546 2434 for tickets. #gin #hamptoncourtgin #boattrip #hamptoncourt #kingston

Sorry to say due to the weather we’ve cancelled our services today 😢 we apologise for any inconvenience

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Our Story

Our history

The family company can be traced back to 1710 when it was established by Richard Turk; although records of Turk built boats extend back to the 12th Century. After 300 years of boat building and operating a spectacular fleet of passenger vessels, Turks stands proudly as one of Kingston’s few remaining family run businesses. With a core belief in high standards and detailed organisation, our busy fleet carries thousands of passengers each year and are the proud hosts of hundreds of private events afloat the River Thames.

River cruises on the Thames

Stylish, quintessentially English and fun, Turk Launches are renowned for having the prettiest river boats along the most scenic stretch of the Thames. Public river cruises run daily between April and September. www.turks.co.uk