Connaught

M.V Connaught was built by Salter Brothers of Oxford in 1911 for the businessman Joseph Mears. Connaught is a beautiful example of an Edwardian River cruiser with spacious open decks, elegant carpets & polished wooden panelling. Connaught can carry up to 193 passengers for sightseeing cruises & can comfortably carry 60 passengers for private charters.

M.V Connaught is one of nine passenger vessels built by Salter Brothers of Oxford between 1908 & 1926 for the businessman Joseph Mears. Connaught was built at Salters Oxford slipway and has been cruising between Westminster & Hampton Court for over 100 years.

M.V Connaught is operated by London River Boats, to learn more about Connaught or to hire her for your own private event please visit the London River Boats website. M.V Connaught is owned by Colliers Launches.

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Travel On-Board M.V Connaught

M.V Connaught often operates our services from Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court. On occasion Connaught will operate our extra services between Westminster & Kew or Richmond & Hampton Court. Click the link below to see our upcoming sailings.

Approximate Journey Times

Journey times are for guidance only, our sailing times can vary depending on tidal conditions, river traffic & the weather. On our cruises between Kew & Richmond the journey time can also be affected by whether we have to pass through Richmond Lock.

Journey Times