Kris Cruisers
Kris Cruisers
5
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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About
Kris Cruisers is a family run business with over 50 years' experience. We operate a quality fleet of fully equipped luxury holiday and Day Boats on the River Thames. We are members of the Visit Britain and British Marine grading scheme and our fleet of 15 holiday boats sleeping between 2 and 10 people have all been awarded a 4 or 5 star rating. The holiday boats are available for hire from as little as a 3 or 4 night short break to one week or longer. Our fleet of 24 day boats seat from 2 to 12 people and are all fitted with a music system where you can blue tooth your music straight from your mobile phone as well as a USB charging point. Our day boats can be hired from as little as 1 hour to a whole day. There is 124 miles to explore on the River Thames from Teddington right up to Lechlade in Gloucestershire. Whether you have a week, a day or just a few hours, relax, unwind and discover the hidden treasures of the River Thames with Kris Cruisers.
Datchet, Berkshire, England
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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MelandNic W
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
We had a brilliant day cruising on the Thames River.
Thanks to the lovely friendly and professional staff for making our family day out so easy to book and providing a simple briefing on the boat and safety. The boat was clean and well maintained.
Definitely recommend ❤️
Thanks to the lovely friendly and professional staff for making our family day out so easy to book and providing a simple briefing on the boat and safety. The boat was clean and well maintained.
Definitely recommend ❤️
Written 11 September 2023
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Thank you for reviewing your day out. Your feedback is really appreciated which I will pass onto our staff. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written 20 September 2023
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Claire B
8 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
We were let down by Airbnb in Bologna, so our week's holiday was cancelled at 24 hours notice. So..... we decided a trip on the river the following day was what the six of us needed.
Georgie was absolutely brilliant. Friendly, efficient and kind. She explained the charges and terms and conditions clearly and we booked the boat over the phone.
It was available from 9am to 5pm. We had a clean, electric boat with shade if we wanted and enough space for the 6 of us and our picnics. David did the safety briefing and explained how to manage the locks, all the safety rules and details of the boat once we were on board. We were also supplied with maps and details of all the landmarks and beautiful places along the river.
It was a magical day that we will never forget. The Thames and England at its best.
Thank you Georgie and David for making it perfect in every respect.
Georgie was absolutely brilliant. Friendly, efficient and kind. She explained the charges and terms and conditions clearly and we booked the boat over the phone.
It was available from 9am to 5pm. We had a clean, electric boat with shade if we wanted and enough space for the 6 of us and our picnics. David did the safety briefing and explained how to manage the locks, all the safety rules and details of the boat once we were on board. We were also supplied with maps and details of all the landmarks and beautiful places along the river.
It was a magical day that we will never forget. The Thames and England at its best.
Thank you Georgie and David for making it perfect in every respect.
Written 6 September 2023
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Thank you Claire for your lovely review. I'm sorry you lost out on your trip to Bologna but it looks like your cruise up the River helped to relieve some of your disappointment.
Written 20 September 2023
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Marshah
London, UK12 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A birthday treat from my husband and sons. This was our second visit within a month. Having had a great first experience - from the warm welcome, the boat experience and the friendly welcome on our return, we wanted to come back.
For our second experience, we loved the boat experience which was great fun.
There was an issue with the music functionality on the boat. We returned the boat and moved onto another boat. Thanks to the team member who was really helpful.
The welcome this time felt less friendly than the first time round, including an issue with a parking space. We had said that it wasn’t reserved but the team member still went out to the parking space to check.
For our second experience, we loved the boat experience which was great fun.
There was an issue with the music functionality on the boat. We returned the boat and moved onto another boat. Thanks to the team member who was really helpful.
The welcome this time felt less friendly than the first time round, including an issue with a parking space. We had said that it wasn’t reserved but the team member still went out to the parking space to check.
Written 29 August 2023
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Thank you Marshah for your review. It was lovely to see you again and I'm pleased to see you had a fun birthday. With regards to the parking, we have to guarantee spaces for the holidays boats that go out for the week and we regularly get day boat customers moving the cones and parking their cars, thus causing an issue when one of our holiday customers arrives and are unable to park their car. I'm afraid we do have to check the spaces haven't been taken and this was nothing personal, we hope to see you again.
Written 6 September 2023
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Richard W
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
What an amazing experience! From the telephone booking, to the pre-trip briefing, the staff at Kris Cruisers are a shining example of customer service and professionalism. Lovely little water craft, for eight; easy to handle and plenty of room, clean and well kept. Great work team, keep it up. Thank you for a lovely day. We'll be back. 10/10
Written 17 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again.
Written 6 September 2023
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Lindsay
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Just got home from a fabulous day on the river Thames with the family on a Kris cruisers boat.
Such friendly helpful staff from initial enquiry to helping us on board and briefing us .
We asked to change day at short notice which was done with great support . We upgraded our boat on arrival which again was no problem. .
Boat was clean and had all we needed for a day trip . Great map with useful information on mooring spots toilets and parks .
Thank you Kris Cruisers
Such friendly helpful staff from initial enquiry to helping us on board and briefing us .
We asked to change day at short notice which was done with great support . We upgraded our boat on arrival which again was no problem. .
Boat was clean and had all we needed for a day trip . Great map with useful information on mooring spots toilets and parks .
Thank you Kris Cruisers
Written 15 August 2023
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Thank you Lindsay for your lovely review on your family day out. It's great to hear you had a fabulous experience.
Written 17 August 2023
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jacqueline
London, UK86 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
First time using Kris Cruisers found them to be a very professional company. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
We hired the Lady Chloe for a week. The boat was spotless very spacious and well equipped. Everything you would want
for a holiday. There was plenty of storage space. The Thames is a beautiful river to cruise along we saw some amazing sights.
If you want to cruise the Thames you will not go wrong in choosing Chris Cruisers for your holiday
We hired the Lady Chloe for a week. The boat was spotless very spacious and well equipped. Everything you would want
for a holiday. There was plenty of storage space. The Thames is a beautiful river to cruise along we saw some amazing sights.
If you want to cruise the Thames you will not go wrong in choosing Chris Cruisers for your holiday
Written 23 July 2023
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Thank you Jacqueline for you lovely review. Your comments are very welcome and extremely appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again and for you to enjoy another experience of our wonderful river.
Written 5 August 2023
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nigel g
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I hired a boat from Kris Cruisers nearly 40 years ago; we bought our own boat 24 years ago that, with regret, we sold last year.
I have had to work hard to ensure that everything worked on my own boat and that safely equipment was up to scratch.
I was expecting to find the odd deficiency, or even failure, on a hire boat. We were very pleased that the boat was comfortable and spotless, very well equipped and that everything worked knowing how much work this can take.
The staff were all very helpful and friendly, a delight to deal with them all. They even charged up our electric car whilst we were away!
A well deserved 5 star for our week’s trip on the river.
I have had to work hard to ensure that everything worked on my own boat and that safely equipment was up to scratch.
I was expecting to find the odd deficiency, or even failure, on a hire boat. We were very pleased that the boat was comfortable and spotless, very well equipped and that everything worked knowing how much work this can take.
The staff were all very helpful and friendly, a delight to deal with them all. They even charged up our electric car whilst we were away!
A well deserved 5 star for our week’s trip on the river.
Written 18 July 2023
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Thank you Nigel for your 5 star review and it was great to see you back again. I will pass on your comments to our staff as I know they work hard to make everyone's holiday as enjoyable and trouble free as possible
Written 5 August 2023
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31janetw1234
Leeds, UK12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
From start to finish five star customer service
Cruiser was ready at time stated
Instructor thorough easy understanding for the Captain and crew
Clean comfortable facilities
Brilliant holiday
Cruiser was ready at time stated
Instructor thorough easy understanding for the Captain and crew
Clean comfortable facilities
Brilliant holiday
Written 18 July 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear you had a brilliant holiday and we hope to see you again.
Written 5 August 2023
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TotesMagrotes
Norwich, UK113 contributions
Jun 2023
Everything about booking with Kris Cruisers was simple, clear and honest and the boats are beautiful. We were on Lady Nicole for a week and it was beyond excellent. Spotlessly clean inside and out, well equipped and very comfortable. We were welcomed by Georgie (how’s the foot? 😜) and also met Lewis and Paul amongst other staff members, all very cheerful and willing to help. The information pack on board was very comprehensive and helpful. These boats represent very good value for money so don’t hesitate, book one!
Written 8 July 2023
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Thank you fort taking the time to review your experience with us. It's lovely to hear you had excellent time aboard our Lady Nicole. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written 10 July 2023
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shopper21
bristol84 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We have hired many cruisers from Kris Cruisers over the years and have never been disappointed. They are a family company with very high standards. The boats are always spotlessly clean as is the bedding that is provided plus the whole team are very friendly! It is always a pleasure to deal with Kris Cruisers!
Written 4 June 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and I will pass on your thanks to our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 29 June 2023
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Tylerglo
Lee, UK237 contributions
We've booked a weeks hoilday in June on the lady Diana, can you advise how easy mooring places are to find and approximate costs, thanks
Paul C
Denham, UK21 contributions
First of all thank you for booking with us. You can moor anywhere on the river as long as there are no signs saying no mooring. The Environment Agency have about 24 free mooring sites for up to 24 hours as well as some towns like Goring and Abingdon which are also free. When mooring fees are payable, they usually cost between £5 and £12 for 24 hours. If you moor outside a pub/restaurant, some of them will give you a free mooring if you have a drink or a meal. To get the best moorings nearest to the town centres, it may be wise to look to moor up around 3/4pm.
Sue P
Happy Valley, null, Hong Kong4 contributions
As for activities, would there be any weekend or sunday market which we could go in our route near Datchett. Our boat starts on sat and ends on sat.
KCPaulC
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
Hi Sue,
Can you let me know which Saturday you are arriving so I can see what might be available to you.
aishamir2014
West Yorkshire, UK7 contributions
Hi is this wheelchair accessible also how much for a day trip for me and my 11 year old son please?
Paul C
Denham, UK21 contributions
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have a ramp where we can get boats alongside our car park for easier access for wheel chairs. We have 1 boat which is best for wheel chairs which is our Sandringham Lady and she seats up to 12 people. If there is only 2 of you going, you wouldn't be able to go through the locks as you will need a minimum of 2 people who are able to get out at the locks to handle the boat, preferably 2 adults but 1 teenager wold be acceptable. The section of the river we are in will take about 1 hour to cover without passing through locks, which would be o.k. for your party of 2. It may be possible to get onto one of the smaller boats seating up to 6,8 or 10 people but the person in the wheel chair would need assistance to get onto the boat. If I can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone on 01753 543930.
kayakgirl01
shirley,newyork24 contributions
Can you cruise beyond the teddington lock towards London if you are experienced boat captain?
Paul C
Denham, UK21 contributions
Hi Kayakgirl,
I'm afraid our boats are not allowed through Teddington Lock and into tidal waters. The only hire boats that are allowed are some narrow boats, due to their design of a flat bottom boat and only after they have been inspected by the Port of London Authority.
Paul