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Oxford River Cruises

River Thames, Oxford
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Rated Based On 2 Reviews

• Enjoy an Oxford River Thames cruise
• Hear the history of the river from your skipper
• See ancient Folly Bridge and more
• Available between April and December
 
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What's Included

  • Enjoy an Oxford River Thames cruise in an elegant Edwardian style River Launch
  • Hear the history of the river from your skipper
  • See the ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College, the College boat houses and Iffley Lock
  • 'River Experience' cruises last approximately 50 minutes

What Can I Expect

Scenic Oxford river cruises - a delightful way to discover all the sights of this historic university town from the water! All boats will depart from a lovely little decked docking area next to the famous Folly Bridge in the centre of Oxford, for an afternoon river cruise on the calm waters of the Thames that flows right through the middle of town. 

The Oxford River Experience lasts around 50 minutes. You'll go cruising along one of the busiest stretches of the Thames, winding through the city centre with punts, university rowing boats and private pleasure cruisers all sharing the waters.

Your captain knows this route and the history all around you very well and they're sure to regale you with knowledgeable facts and stories to accompany the sights you'll be gliding past. From the famous universities and colleges, to the picturesque ancient bridges that straddle this legendary waterway, you'll see it all.

During the summer high season, there are several departures per day for this popular Oxford River Experience. Boats used are Edwardian-style river launches, capable of taking up to 50 passengers for these sightseeing tours of historic Oxford. Fully restored with a teak interior, the launches are both quiet and comfy, as they are electric powered.

Trips on these historic floating pleasure boats make for an unforgettable introduction to the academic world of one of Europe's oldest university towns. They also provide photo opportunities from a refreshing new angle!

For anyone with an interest in history, architecture, or simply with an appreciation for beautiful surroundings, our Oxford River Cruises are surely worth a punt! We do advise booking early, as boat trips are always really popular during the main summer tourist season in Oxford.

Availability

  • Available on selected days between March and November
  • Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure
  • Cruise departure times are 10:00am, 10:30am and 11:00am

Location

  • On the River Thames with departures from No.1 Folly Bridge, Oxford

Suitable For

• Clothing should be suitable to the weather of the day
• Hats and sunscreen are advisable on hot days
• No high heels may be worn
• Buoyancy aids are available
• Under 18's must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
• No pets
• There is no wheelchair access but assistance can be given to those with a limited mobility to board the craft
• Adult tickets 16 years and older, Child tickets for under 16's

Anything Else

• A bar is available to purchase refreshments

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 2

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 2 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Pip
We had a fabulous trip on the river in Oxford.......not the Thames, the Isis.......the trip took yo...
Rating: 5 stars
Laura
I bought this for my husband and I as his Christmas present to introduce him to another side of Oxf...