Supplements

Antiques cruises include visits to well-known antiques centres near London, and antique shops in Windsor, Eton and villages near the River Thames.

Art cruises include daily painting tuition by a qualified and experienced watercolour artist.

Artisan cruises include visits to specialist artisans where a variety of hand-made products are produced.

Culinary cruises include more food-focussed excursions, a French cooking lesson and onboard cooking demonstrations.

Biking cruises include daily cycling with a professional cycling guide and an upgrade of bicycles.

Families with children charter cruises are available on many of our hotel barges, with tailor-made itineraries that take into consideration the ages and interests of all those in the group. A wide range of activities can be arranged with us and some will incur a supplement e.g. go-karting. Other activities can be booked by the family group directly with the provider e.g. hot air ballooning. Baby and child equipment can be provided at no extra cost including children's bikes and helmets, car seats, cots, high chairs, etc. Children under 18 receive a discount on many vessels.

Flower Show cruises include visits to various gardens in Southern England as well as a day at either Hampton Court Flower Show or Chelsea Flower Show.

Golf cruises include four pre-booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from the golf clubs. Hire of clubs, caddy or buggy not included. *Only those golfing pay the supplement. A minimum of 4 passengers on a golf charter are required to play golf.

Honeymoon charters are available on all hotel barges but we highly recommend these 2 vessels for your special 6 night celebration.

Opera cruises are available throughout July and August, subject to ticket availability. Opera cruises include premium seat tickets at the magnificent Roman amphitheatre, the Arena di Verona, and other Opera inspired activities.

Tennis cruises include pre-booked and paid courts and transfers to and from the tennis clubs.

Walking cruises include daily walking with a professional walking guide.

Whisky Trail cruises include visits to 3 distilleries with private guided tours and tutored tastings.

Cruises for charter groups include a comprehensive wine itinerary with additional winery visits, private tastings and the services of a professional wine guide. Also includes an upgrade of the wine list to include additional premier and grand cru wines.