Public Cruises

We offer a number of exciting new Public Cruises.

RNLI Charity Cruise

We have a charity cruise in aid of the RNLI on Wednesday evening 28th May at 7.30pm. Support the RNLI - book now.

Wildlife Watching Cruise

The Chilterns Conservation Board and Hobbs of Henley have a family wildlife watching cruise on Thursday afternoon 29th May at 3pm. Book your place now.

Indian Buffet Cruise

We have joined with The Spice Merchant to bring you an Indian Buffet Cruise on Saturday evening 7th June.

Caldesi at the Henley Regatta

Restaurateur Giancarlo Caldesi will bring you a gala dinner aboard the New Orleans. Henley Regatta Friday evening July 4th.

Comedy on Water

The first ever Henley Fringe Festival includes Comedy on Water aboard The New Orleans. Tuesday evening 22nd July.

My Fair Lady

Candlelight Productions present a gala concert performance of highlights from My Fair Lady aboard The New Orleans. Sunday afternoon 24th August

Caldesi on the Thames

More from Giancarlo. Two splendid lunches aboard the New Orleans. Sunday 20th July and Sunday 14th September.

Jazz and Party Nights

Get your places on the exciting Jazz Cruises and Midsummer Party Nights. These trips are hugely popular so book now!

Discover boating on the River Thames for half price! As part of Get Afloat 2008 we are offering 50% off passenger trips between 11 and 18 May, and 50% off all other types of boat trips at on Sunday, 18 May.

All you need to do is download a voucher, print it off and bring it along.

A voucher is valid for up to four people, one voucher per transaction, subject to avilability and terms and conditions.

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Hobbs of Henley has the enviable reputation of having provided the finest hospitality afloat for 138 years.

Founded as Hobbs and Sons in 1870, Hobbs is still run by the Hobbs family. 0ur working knowledge of the Thames goes back 5 generations. Whether you want to:

hire a rowing boat
be chauffeur driven in a motor launch
self drive a motor launch for the day
take a one hour sightseeing trip on the Royal Regatta reach
charter a luxury passenger vessel for a private party or a corporate event
experience the Henley Royal Regatta and the Henley Festival from the river

You can be assured of a quality of service and attention that is hard to beat!

Hobbs of Henley Limited, Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1AZ
Tel:01491 572035 Email: boats@hobbsofhenley.co.uk
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