French Brothers Ltd - Maidenhead to Windsor

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French Brothers continue to closely monitor developments with respect to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). They are taking additional measures to safeguard the health of their employees, customers and preserve their ability to operate.

Visit https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk/about/covid19 for the latest information on boat trip operation.

The Maidenhead to Windsor return trip with French Brothers Boat Trips offers you a tranquil river journey as well as time spent exploring historic Windsor.

Departing Maidenhead at 11:00 your journey will take you past “millionaires' row” where you will see the riverside homes of the stars. The boat passes through Bray and Boveney locks, past The Oakley Court and Monkey Island Estate then continues past Windsor Racecourse where you are afforded magnificent views of Windsor Castle, arriving Windsor Promenade 12:30.

This enables you to enjoy some free time exploring Windsor before the return trip to Maidenhead leaves Windsor Promenade at 15:45 and arrives back in Maidenhead at 17:15.

The boat serves light refreshments on board and there are bar and toilet facilities available. Why not pre book online a luxury afternoon tea to enjoy on the journey home?

French Brothers Ltd won the 'Best Inland Canal/Riverboat Operator' in the 2008 and 2012 Group Travel Awards, have been awarded a Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence and were a 'Get your guide' top partner in 2018.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2020 Adult Return Journey	£23.75 per ticket
2020 Adult Single Journey	£18.10 per ticket
2020 Child Return Journey	£15.85 per ticket
2020 Child Single Journey	£12.10 per ticket
2020 Family (2+2) Return Journey	£63.35 per ticket
2020 Family (2+2) Single Journey	£48.30 per ticket
2020 Family (2+3) Return Journey	£71.30 per ticket
2020 Family (2+3) Single Journey	£54.35 per ticket
2020 Senior Return Journey	£21.85 per ticket
2020 Senior Single Journey	£16.65 per ticket

Above are 'on the day' prices. Discounted tickets available online.

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

1117 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2020

Excellent
670
Very Good
288
Average
95
Poor
34
Terrible
30

Recent Reviews:

katiehU9988MX
Trip Type:
Family
45 minutes trip not impressed
Sunday, 20th September 2020
Went for a 45 minute boat trip. There was no guided tour which there normally is. We then waited for over ten minutes while the driver got off the boat in Runneymede to get an ice cream. The engine... Read full review
sarahcR1744MN
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Windsor boat trip
Sunday, 20th September 2020
A thoroughly enjoyable boat trip from Runnymede to Windsor. Having missed our boat yesterday we were able to use our tickets today. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend! Read full review
Stev1ep
Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Exceptional River Trip
Tuesday, 22nd September 2020
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr French at his boatyard in Runnymede where he kindly called back one of his river boats the “Windsor Regent” when we had expressed an interest in visiting Windsor by... Read full review

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Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence 2018
Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

Opening Times

Open (19 May 2020 - 12 Sept 2020)
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Saturday	Open
Sunday	Closed

* Trips run Tuesday to Saturday, 19 May to 12 September 2020, apart from Saturday 27 June 2020, Friday 3 & Saturday 4 July 2020 or Saturday 29 August 2020. Each leg of the journey takes 1.5 hours. Standard Sailing Times: Depart Maidenhead Promenade 11.00. Arrive Windsor Promenade 12.30. Depart Windsor Promenade 15.45. Arrive Maidenhead Promenade 17.15.

Please note, other trips may be added to the schedule subject to availability. For a full listing of running trips please refer to French Brothers' website (www.frenchbrothers.co.uk)