Self Drive Electric Launches

Our luxury self drive boats are the perfect way to explore the River Thames at your own pace.


Weekends & throughout July and August: First hour £68 then £60 per additional hour
All other dates: First hour £60 then £55 per additional hour
Maximum 5 Passengers (including children)

Explore the River Thames at your own pace onboard one of our luxury self drive electric launches. With plenty of space for for up to 5 passengers this is the perfect way to enjoy one of the most beautiful parts of the river.

A one hour booking provides time to cruise downstream towards Boulter’s lock passing Spring Cottage, Cliveden Estate and the riverside homes of Maidenhead. On your return upstream experience the best view of Cliveden House before heading upstream towards Cookham.

For trips of more than an hour you will have time to pass through the locks. Boulter’s Lock downstream for a trip through Brunel’s famous Sounding Arch and down towards Bray. Upstream through Cookham Lock offers one of the longest reaches on the Thames meandering through Cookham and Bourne End towards Marlow.

All our self drive electric boats have a picnic table, you are of course welcome to bring your own food and drink but please leave the boat tidy to avoid any cleaning charges.

  • 100% Electric
  • Easy to handle
  • Cushioned seating
  • Picnic Table
  • Full Canopy or Bimini Sunshade

2024 Self Drive Electric Launches

Weekends & throughout July and August: First hour - £68
Subsequent hours - £60 per hour

At all other times: First hour - £60
Subsequent hours - £55 per hour
Maximum 5 passengers

All of our vessels are Certified under the Boat Safety Scheme, carry £5 million passenger liability insurance, lifejackets, first aid kits and firefighting equipment.