RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 11 most popular oxford cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
A 45-minute Oxford Thames cruise on quiet electric boats, with fun skipper stories of Folly Bridge, Christ Church Meadows, and Iffley Lock.
Most Popular“Nice and calm tour on the river Thames, with views of the boat houses, and the very pretty shores.”
Cruise Oxford’s Isis on an elegant electric Edwardian boat. See Folly Bridge, college meadows, rowing houses, and Iffley Lock in 45 minutes.
“Five stars all round, fantastic experience. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. We were a family group of 7 (no youngsters) and it was a very relaxing afternoon.”
45-minute small-group Oxford Thames cruise along the University regatta course from Folly Bridge, with live narration and calm views.
“Excellent company to see Oxford from the river small group so very intermittent and Nick our guide was so good and very knowledgeable and witty too”
90-minute Oxford Thames cruise with live commentary and afternoon tea. Pass Christ Church Meadows, University boathouses, and Iffley Lock.
“Had the best afternoon of high tea on the Thames! Every bite from the sandwiches to dessert was amazing. Skipper Nick was so friendly and full of great stories (and his dog totally stole the show). Perfect mix of yummy food, gorgeous views, and good vibes.”
1.5-hour Oxford river cruise with afternoon tea from Folly Bridge. Sail past Boat Houses, Iffley Lock, and Rose Island.
“Excellent knowledge from skipper Nick and a great way to see some of Oxford for 1.5hrs. The afternoon tea was really nice and in my opinion just slightly overpriced but still worth it for the experience.”
3-hour Oxford river cruise with an included picnic hamper from the Folly Restaurant, with guided stories, locks, and Port Meadow views.
“A lovely way to spend an afternoon on the river around Oxford. Super picnic and excellent guide, so relaxed and very informative. Highly recommended.”
Oxford River Cruises pairs a short Thames cruise with a 3-course dinner at Folly Restaurant, with Prosecco and a small group.
“Reading the previous reviews, I was not suprised to see that there wasn't any 1 star reviews. The staff went out on a limb to ensure that our visit was a pleasurable experience. The food was faultless, some may say a tad expensive, but we are not talking your average restaurant fare here. Attention to…”
Sip a seasonal cocktail on a 45-minute Oxford Thames cruise past Folly Bridge, Christ Church Meadows, and university boat houses.
“It's a nice quiet spot. The guide is professional providing pretty info on the Oxford history and sights along the river. Though unlike Cambridge punting tour, but it's kind of the London Canel tour: you will see the real life of people & wild water animals living in Oxford. Btw, the cruise runs by the…”
2-hour Oxford river cruise with Prosecco, then a 3-course meal at The Folly. Short, scenic, and good value.
“On arrival at the Folly's the staff gave us a warm friendly welcome. We were early so ordered cocktails while we waited on our tour guide. We had the cruise boat to ourselves as no-one else had booked that time. Our skipper Nick was well informed about local history and knowledge. A very pleasant experience…”
A small-boat Thames cruise in Oxford, followed by a six-course tasting menu at The Folly Riverside Restaurant, with champagne included.
“We had a wonderful day cruising along the river then back to the Folly for a delicious 6 course tasting menu. It was so sunny and so relaxing. We will look at other cruises based on this. Thank you”
Drift past Oxford’s river sights on an Edwardian launch, then enjoy a six-course tasting at The Folly with champagne.
“Paul the tour guide was amazing. We will definitely redo again in the future.”
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