Harleyford Marina, Marlow
Private Boat Tours on the Thames — Experience Henley from the Water
Skip the towpath. Watch the racing from your own private charter on the River Thames, exclusively yours, for up to 12 guests. Marlow Boat Company brings you closer to the action than anyone standing on the bank ever could.
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The Most Exclusive Way to Experience the Henley Royal Regatta
There is no finer vantage point at Henley than the river itself. Marlow Boat Company offers fully private boat trips from Marlow to Henley-on-Thames, passing through some of the most celebrated countryside in England before arriving at the world-famous Regatta course.
With over 165 years of Thames heritage behind us, we understand this river intimately. We do not do shared cruises or crowded decks. Every charter is entirely yours. Your group, your occasion, your experience.
A private boat ride on the Thames at Henley is something entirely different to watching from the bank. Here's why discerning groups choose Marlow Boat Company for their Regatta experience, year after year.
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Why Choose Us For the Henley Regatta?
Your Boat. Your Group.
No strangers, no compromises. Your charter is exclusively yours from departure to return — giving your group the privacy and atmosphere that a shared river boat trip simply cannot offer.
Unrivalled Views of the Course
Watch world-class racing unfold from the water itself. Positioned on the Thames, your group enjoys uninterrupted sightlines along the full Regatta course — the perspective every land-based spectator wishes they had.
165 Years on the Thames
Our family's history on this river runs deep. That heritage means experienced skippers, intimate knowledge of the Henley-on-Thames stretch, and a standard of service that newer operators simply cannot match.
Seamless from First Enquiry
From your first message to casting off, we handle everything. No hidden complexity, no chasing confirmations — just a straightforward, personal booking experience designed around busy people with high expectations.
Everything You Need on the Water
Every Marlow Boat Company charter comes fully prepared so your group can focus on the occasion. From departure to return, the details are taken care of — all that's left is to enjoy the river.
Private Exclusive Hire
The boat is entirely yours for the duration. No other groups, no shared spaces — just your party and the Thames. Every charter accommodates up to 12 guests in complete privacy.
Experienced Thames Skipper
Every trip is helmed by a knowledgeable, qualified skipper with deep familiarity of the Henley-on-Thames stretch — so your group can sit back, relax, and take in the Regatta.
Prime Regatta Positioning
We know the course. Your skipper will position the boat to give your group the best possible views of the racing — a vantage point that no towpath ticket can replicate.
Flexible Catering Options
Bring your own celebration or ask us about catering arrangements. Whether it's Champagne on arrival or a fully catered afternoon, we'll help you tailor the experience to your group.
Personalised Itinerary
No two charters are identical. Your booking is shaped around your group's preferences — departure times, duration, and the Regatta schedule — for a river boat trip that fits your day perfectly.
Direct, Personal Communication
From first enquiry through to departure, you'll deal with us directly. No call centres, no automated responses — just straightforward, attentive service from the people running the boat.
Classic Lines, Modern Comfort. For Up to 12 Guests
Queen of the Slipstream is a classically styled traditional launch with the kind of character that turns a river trip into a genuine occasion. She seats up to 12 guests in comfort, combining vintage river aesthetics with the modern amenities you'd expect from a premium private charter.
Graceful, unhurried, and entirely yours. She's equally at home drifting past the willow-lined banks of Marlow or gliding the Thames towards Henley on a regatta morning.
She's Built For...
- Intimate celebrations with the people who matter most
- Corporate entertaining with a view worth talking about
- Romantic days on one of England's finest stretches of river
- Leisurely summer cruises through Berkshire and Oxfordshire countryside
Queen of the Slipstream
A traditional Thames launch offering private river hire for up to 12 guests. Departing Harleyford Marina, Marlow — all summer season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Marlow Boat Company offers private Henley-on-Thames river trips specifically around the Regatta — giving your group exclusive, unobstructed views of the racing from the Thames itself.
Our boat accommodates up to 12 guests per charter. Every booking is entirely private — there are no shared departures, so your group has the full run of the boat for the duration.
Demand during Regatta week is exceptionally high. We strongly recommend enquiring as early as possible — preferred dates and times fill quickly, and early booking ensures the best availability.
We depart from Marlow and travel along one of England's most scenic stretches of the Thames to Henley-on-Thames — passing through beautiful Berkshire and Oxfordshire countryside before arriving at the Regatta course.
Catering can be arranged to suit your group. Whether you're after something simple or a fully dressed celebration, get in touch and we'll talk through the options when you enquire.
A public cruise puts your group alongside strangers on a fixed schedule. With Marlow Boat Company, the boat is exclusively yours — the itinerary, the pace, and the experience are entirely your own.
