15 Best Oxford River Cruises

“what a wonderful way to spend a sunny Su day morning in September on the Thames with a great guide. Would highly recommend and would do again.”

“Graham, the guide, and Max, the apprentice were both excellent!”

“Lovely guide and really relaxed boat ride and experience! Lots of great history and information from our guide! Thankyou so much”

“The guide tour was amazing gave us really good information and lots of fun bits. Everyone was friendly and my 5 kids really enjoyed it.”

“It was a very beautiful, calm and scenic cruise through Oxford. The food and tea was delicious. The boat was not crowded, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the autumn vibe and colours fully. Definitely a must do when in Oxford!”

“Lovely boat trip with a delicious afternoon tea. The freshly baked scones were amazing! Our guide Nick gave a commentary and he was friendly and knowledgeable. In between talking he played some relaxing music. We stopped halfway to stretch our legs and have a look…”

“Very quaint and enjoyable. Nick was an excellent guide. Lunch was lovely as well. Would recommend this”

“Lovely relaxing river cruise, followed by excellent meal. Attentive service, super food. Good wine list.”

“Paul was a great guide and skipper. Highly informative and competent - he clearly has a passion for this. A great afternoon!”

“great fun and Alex our chauffeur was just lovely. he looked after us well and gave just lots of interesting facts about Oxford and the university”

“We had a fabulous time with our ‘Captain’ and tour guide Will, who expertly navigated the boat while providing interesting historical facts along the way which included plenty of laughs. Our cocktails were delicious and we had the privilege of being on the boat during…”

“Really enjoyed this experience and our chauffer Nick was absolutely charming, friendly and knowledgeable. Punting on the Cherwell was not only incredibly relaxing but quite beautiful and peaceful. Also we particularly enjoyed Nicks tails of the filming of Inspector Morse, absolutely made it for me!!”

“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…”

“Lovely trip along the river.”

“It would have been a 15 min ride as opposed to the promised 30 min. had I not asked Daniel to take me further on a right turn of the river. I was there just before Easter. It was down a very narrow part of…”