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French Brothers

The Clewer Boathouse | Windsor, Windsor SL4 5JH, England
01753 851900
Ranked #2 of 4 tours in Windsor
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Boat trips on the river Thames. Public trips depart from Windsor Promenade, Maidenhead Promenade and the Runnymede Boathouse (please refer to the MAPS...... more » Owner description: Boat trips on the river Thames. Public trips depart from Windsor Promenade, Maidenhead Promenade and the Runnymede Boathouse (please refer to the MAPS section of our website). The address listed here refers to office and administration only. « less
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Vancouver Island, Canada
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 91 cities Reviews in 91 cities
160 helpful votes 160 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Visiting Windsor we felt we must do a boat trip on the Thames. Being May and on the cool and cloudy side there were only about ten passengers on the 2 hour trip. This in no way diminished the crew's enthusiasm nor the commentary which was both amusing and informative. One realised that the jokes were coming out for the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I booked this cruise as it offered more interesting sights, and I was not disappointed. The 40 minute cruise only goes as far as Boveney Lock but the 2 hr cruise does this plus going through the lock (an experience in itself), then having the roof lowered to go under another bridge, then Oakley Court hotel and Bray Studios. It... More

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We had a 40 min trip on one of the boats on a gloomy Thursday afternoon from Windsor to Boveney return. The boat had two levels – the lower deck was completely covered but with large windows. The toilets and bar were on this level. The upper deck had a roof and open sides (with plastic sides which could be... More

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We celebrated our anniversary by hiring the New Queen of the Thames for 70 family and friends of all ages in mid March, sailing from Runnymede to Windsor and back during the afternoon. We found the office staff very helpful in the planning beforehand, and the crew on the day were very friendly and efficient, starting with directing guests from... More

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Sussex
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We were on the Mother's Day Sundy lunch cruise from Runnymede and despite the awful weather at times, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Considering all the food was brought on board pre-cooked, it was served hot and was very tastey, the staff being very friendly and helpful. There were 2 minor things that could be inproved on: The instructions for car... More

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Mark Turney, Manager at French Brothers, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for your review, I'm delighted you enjoyed the cruise. We have made improvements to the parking arrangements at Runnymede and now provide a voucher for visitors which is valid for most trips (all but the 45 minute round trip). We will endeavour to improve this information to visitors too. I am pleased you enjoyed the meal - I... More

Bracknell
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

We had prebooked for seven people, ages varying fom 21 to 91. Parking wasn't easy on the first really sunny day of March and we arrived too late for our 1.30pm sailing which we had asked to be from the jetty to accommodate a wheelchair confined elderly passenger. Friendly staff ensured the same arrangement for the 2pm sailing and in... More

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Mark Turney, Manager at French Brothers, responded to this review
15 March 2012

Thank you for your kind words. We are firm believers in providing a warm welcome for all and will always give friendly assistance when required. You were right about the parking, it was the first truly warm sunny day of the year and think everyone had the same idea of coming to Windsor, it was unusually busy. More

Somerset
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

I'm sure the organised trips for groups and longer excursions are pretty good as stated in the other reviews on this site, but I would back my fellow travellers in advising you not to part with your cash on a 40 minutes cruise along the Thames. It really was jolly boring as there was absolutely nothing to see other than... More

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Mark Turney, Manager at French Brothers, responded to this review
5 March 2012

Thank you to Henwife for your comments. We are naturally disappointed that the 40 minute trip was not enjoyed. French Brothers would normally start public sailings at Easter but because of demand we now offer trips from February half term. As such, this early start to the season means that visitors do not experience the full potential of the Thames... More

Fareham, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

To celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary my husband and I joined the Christmas joiners party. This was a wonderful experience made possible by the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. The comfort and atmosphere too was superb along with the menue which was delicious. This will not be our only trip, we look forward to next years itinerary. More

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Mark Turney, Manager at French Brothers, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. We are a family run business and always endeavour to provide a friendly efficient service; it is always good to hear our efforts have not gone without notice. The Christmas joiner parties have consistently been successful events, it must be because of the uniqueness of having a Christmas celebration on the river and meeting... More

Ascot, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
1
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The crew on board from the moment we arrived to the moment we left were just fantastic! I hired the boat as a surprise for my son's 18th so there were a lot of 17 and 18 year olds on board. The crew were great with them. The whole atmosphere was just great, the playlist we emailed was played, the... More

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Mark Turney, Manager at French Brothers, responded to this review
5 March 2012

Thank you Sue for the kind words. We are pleased that your son’s birthday surprise party was a success and that everyone enjoyed themselves. We hope to see you in the future for the next big party. More

Ascot, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We hired the Windsor Sceptre on Saturday 26th November for our daughters 18th birthday and 75 friends and family and we had the most brilliant evening. The crew worked really hard to ensure that everyone was safe and having a great time. We had a BBQ (to line the stomaches of all those teenagers) which 'hit the spot' and then... More

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Mark Turney, Manager at French Brothers, responded to this review
2 December 2011

Thank you to Isobel M for the great feedback. It was a pleasure to assist with the organising of your event. We look forward to hosting your daughters 21st. More

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