Telephone: +44(0) 20 7930 2062
Email: theboats@wpsa.co.uk
Upcoming Sailings
OUR NEW SEASON COMMENCES
ON MONDAY APRIL 14TH
Sailing ScheduleCurrent sailings are updated on a weekly basis and are subject to tidal conditions & river closures. All confirmed sailings are published online until September. We strongly advise booking online as pre-booked tickets have boarding priority Tickets may be purchased at our ticket offices. Where a ticket agent is not present you may purchase your tickets on-board. Current sailings are updated on a weekly basis and are subject to tidal conditions & river closures. All confirmed sailings are published online until September. We strongly advise booking online as pre-booked tickets have boarding priority Tickets may be purchased at our ticket offices. Where a ticket agent is not present you may purchase your tickets on-board. |
Disabled FacilitiesDue to the historic nature of our vessels we are unable to accomodate electric wheelchairs. Traditional wheelchairs may be accomodated with assistance frow the crew (Please click on link to read more on our disabled policy) Download Our Accessibility Policy (.pdf)
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Book Tickets
Bookings are non-refundable however we will endeavour to change your booking prior to sailing.
Services from Westminster PierRegular sailings from Westminster Pier to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court. Book Tickets from Westminster |
Services from Kew PierRegular sailings from Kew travelling downriver to Westminster Pier or upriver to Richmond & Hampton Court. Book Tickets from Kew |
Services from Richmond Landing StageRegular sailings from Richmond Landing Stage upriver to Hampton Court or downriver to Kew & Westminster Pier. Book Tickets from Richmond |
Services from Hampton Court Landing StageRegular sailings from Hampton Court Landing Stage downriver to Richmond Landing Stage, Kew & Westminster Pier. Book Tickets from Hampton Court |
Virgin Experience Days BookingsIf you have already purchased a cruise to Kew or Hampton Court from Virgin Experience Days please click the link below to book your tickets. To book your Virgin Experience Cruise you will require 2 numbers from your voucher. 1. Serial number (this must end in /2) & 2. Pin number Book Virgin Experience Tickets |
Our Services
Our sailings operate on selected days & are subject to change without prior notice, we advise regularly checking this page for the most up to date sailing information.
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Westminster to Kew ServiceOperating Regularly A service between Westminster & Kew twice a day passing through the City of Westminster, Chelsea, Wandsworth & Putney before travelling through the upper reaches of the Tidal Thames to Kew Pier. Read More & Book |
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Kew & Richmond to Hampton Court ServiceOperating Regularly Direct services between Richmond & Hampton Court passing through Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames. Read More & Book |
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Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court ServiceOperating Regularly A service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court travelling from the heart of the city out into the countryside. Read More & Book |
Disabled Access
Although the vessels on our service were built for passenger use on the River Thames the design & facilities of these historic ships does not favour modern disabled requirements. All of our vessels are restricted interms of disabled access & it is not possible to board a motorised wheelchair. A lightweight non-motorised chair may be boarded if the wheelchair user is able to leave the chair & step on-board with assistance. Access to the lower decks, upper decks & toilet facilities is not possible for wheelchairs, passengers will require degree of mobility to access these areas.
Boats
Cockney Sparrow
The Cockney Sparrow was built in 1976 at Eel Pie Island. She is a two level boat with a deceptively large enclosed saloon and an open top deck.
Connaught
M.V Connaught was built by Salter Brothers of Oxford in 1911 & has been cruising between Westminster, Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court for over 100 years. Connaught regularly operates on our services & is also available for private charters.
Princess Freda
Princess Freda was built in 1926 by T.C. Letcher on the Isle of Wight, and has been restored to a particularly high standard.
