French Brothers Ltd - Boat cruises at Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead

18/09/2023

With all the rain forecast, you can still see all the local tourists sites while warm and dry on one of our boats from Windsor. Grab a drink from the bar and sit back and relax on one of our two hour cruises. For full details and to book your tickets go to -
https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips/windsor-2-hour-round-trip
Limited dates left for 2023 so don’t miss out come and join us

18/09/2023

Our Maidenhead to Windsor service is only running for one more week!!
You can join this service daily from Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd September by boarding the boat from Raymead Road, Maidenhead SL6 8NP (opposite Jenner's Cafe and Teagarden)
The boat leaves Maidenhead at 11.00 arriving in Windsor 12.30, giving you free time in Windsor town centre. We then leave Windsor again at 16.15 arriving back in Maidenhead for 17.45
To book tickets go online at https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips/maidenhead-to-windsor-service
This trip will be back again in 2024 if you’re unable to join one of these cruises

17/09/2023

Your last chance to join our Runnymede service for 2023.
This service runs daily up until its last scheduled trip this Sunday 24th September
Have a stroll over to the Magna Carta sites at Runnymede during the morning before boarding the boat at the Runnymede Boathouse at 10.45 ready to depart at 11.00.
The boat will then cruise through the back garden of Windsor Castle before arriving at Windsor town centre at 11.00. You then get free time in Windsor before reboarding the boat for its return journey to Runnymede, leaving Windsor at 16.00 and arriving in Runnymede at 17.30
To book online go to https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips/runnymede-to-windsor-service
This service will be back for 2024 if you are unable to join us this week.

Public boat trip, running from Runnymede to Windsor throughout the summer. Full commentary, light refreshments, bar and toilet facilities are available onboard. Booking available online.

16/09/2023

The sun is shining so why not come and join us for a cruise on the Lucy Fisher from Runnymede. Bring your picnic and enjoy the day visiting all the Magna Carta sites.
The trips are running Saturday and Sunday hourly from 11.00-17.00 from the Runnymede Boathouse. These trips will only be running on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September so don't miss out come and join us before the Lucy Fishers season ends.

To book your tickets online go to https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips/runnymede-45-minute-round-trip?tripname=runnymede-hop-on-hop-off

Lucy Fisher will then be back in 2024 for her new season so watch out for next years dates at https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips

15/09/2023

A few pictures of our double steam boat wedding yesterday. The sun shone, the band played and everyone had fun

14/09/2023

Double steam day !!!!
SL Nuneham and SL Streatley set up and ready to pick up our Bride and Groom from the Windsor Promenade for a drinks reception, before arriving at the Windsor Racecourse for their wedding breakfast.
Congratulations to our lovely Bride and Groom

25/08/2023

Please support one of team members who will be doing the Windsor half marathon in aid of our local Thames Hospice

Help Marcus Woodhead raise money to support Thames Hospice

12/08/2023

There is only a few race meeting left for this season so come and join us and Royal Windsor Racecourse for a memorable night

17/07/2023

Meet Mutley! He loves a boat trip! 🤩🐶✨

Planning a family day out? Why not bring your four-legged friend? 🐾

All of our Public trips are dog friendly, making it the perfect day out for all the family! 🤩🐶⚓️

We do not recommend taking your dogs on our Hampton Court Service Boat as it is an 8 hour cruise, spanning over the whole day and this can be a long time for your dog to be on board

Please check out our website for more details!

12/06/2023

It’s not too late to join one of our boats to cruise to the racecourse at Windsor for tonight’s racing. It’s a great night out for all the family with the added bonus of live music at the end of the night

12/06/2023

✨Its Magna Carta Week!!✨

Monday the 12th of June to Sunday the 18th of June is Magna Carta Week! Come and join us in celebrating the anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta which took place on the 15th of June 1215.

We are running our 45 minute Runnymede round trips on our replica of a Victorian Paddle Steamer, The Lucy Fisher! If you’re a National Trust member then you can enjoy a special discount when buying your tickets on the boat, if you show your National Trust membership card! ☀️

In order to receive the discount you have to buy the ticket in person on the day from the crew onboard the boat. This special offer is NOT available online.

For more information on Magna Carta week, please visit the National Trust website : https://bit.ly/3MMzI1H

11/06/2023

Perfect weekend for a Beer and a Boat Trip! ✨☀️🍻

10/06/2023

Yum! 🤩✨✨

How delicious do these Canapés look from ! 🤤😍

Perfect for a summer boat party! ☀️

09/05/2023

Happy Tuesday!! 🥳

We hope everyone had a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend!! 🤩🎉

Congratulations King Charles III and Queen Camilla!! 👑

Over the Coronation Weekend our Team were busy helping tourists and people visiting Windsor, who were here to enjoy the lovely atmosphere and festivities!

Come and join us for one of our boat trips to see the best view in Windsor of the Castle, home of the Royal Family! 🏰🦢

24/04/2023

It’s not to late to book our fantastic steam boat cruise from Runnymede to Windsor return on the 21st May. With a delicious ploughman’s lunch served on your journey into Windsor during the morning and a cream tea served on your journey back to Runnymede, this is a trip not too be missed.

See our website for full details and to book https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips/royal-steamboat-voyage

22/04/2023

Join our shuttle boat from Windsor to the Royal Windsor Racecourse ready for a day at the races on Monday. Tickets can be purchased from our ticket office on the day.
Start your day with a nice glass of Prosecco on the cruise to the races from the bar onboard
See our website for full details and timings https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/public-trips/windsor-races-shuttle

21/04/2023

There’s so much to see and do in Runnymede for all the family so join us on our 45minute cruise past Ankerwycke Yew and Priory, hop off the boat for a picnic on the pleasure grounds and then rejoin the boat back to the boathouse to collect you car from the Runnymede and Ankerwycke NT car park. Our trips are running at the weekends at the moment going to daily later in the year. See our website for details.
See you all in Runnymede for you next family day out

If you're visiting us over the coming months, why not take a ride along the River Thames for a different view of this historic site. French Brothers Ltd - Boat cruises at Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead operate boat rides from the dock across the road from the Magna Carta Tearooms. Step on board the replica Victorian paddle steamer, the Lucy Fisher, for a gentle ride up the river to the Runnymede Pleasure Grounds and back. You can book tickets here: https://bit.ly/3osMR7w

29/03/2023

We are now taking bookings for our Royal Steamboat Voyage! 🤩

Join us for a fantastic cruise on board one of our beautiful and genuine Victorian steam launches. Our first sailing is Sunday the 21st of May 2023!

Departing from Runnymede in the morning you will pass through Old Windsor Lock and the pretty village of Datchet. Salute our Monarch's flag as we steam along past the grounds of Windsor Castle. In the afternoon the boat returns to Runnymede. 🦢

During the morning cruise you will be served with a hearty lunch, whilst on the afternoon trip a delicious afternoon teas is provided. 🥂🍰

For all steam enthusiasts! Choose either of the single journeys or both for a full return trip. Groups of over 40 have the option to select a their own date.

Please check our website for more details and contact [email protected] to enquire/make a booking.

29/03/2023

Meet our Australian Black Swan!! 🦢

As these Swans are native to Australia, sightings are extremely unique in the UK and with fewer than 4 sightings in Scotland! They have black feathers, a red bill and white wing feathers.

Last year we were extremely lucky that we had an Australian Black Swan that lived on our stretch of the Thames, swimming alongside our boats in Windsor and making an appearance in our Windsor Boat Yard 🤩

This picture was taken by one of our Skippers at our Windsor Promenade!

If you see our Australian Black Swan this year, please tag us in your pictures!


# Windsor

29/03/2023

An early start today catch the tide in order to get the New Queen of the Thames to Eel Pie Island! 🤩

7 Locks and about a 5 and a Half Hour Journey to enable the boat to be taken out of the water for its annual survey and paint job...

29/03/2023

The Hampton Court Service is Back!!

After 2 years with no service running we are back!

Whether you're travelling to or from Hampton Court, this trip encompasses scenery from suburban London to the rural home counties.

Running Tuesdays and Thursdays from the 13th of June

Book Online now!

29/03/2023

We are recruiting!

French Brothers are recruiting for Skipper holding BML Tier 2 for our busy passenger boat operation in Windsor.

We are based on the Beautiful River Thames in Windsor and run trips from Windsor, Maidenhead, Runnymede and Hampton Court.

Please email your CV to [email protected]