Salters Steamers

Family Heritage Since 1858
Thames Boat Hire & River Trips
Experience Oxford's premier boat rental and river tours with Britain's longest-established Thames operator.

Here are an example of two of our short trips and day cruises:

Oxford 40 Minute Cruise
Historic Oxford cruise to Iffley Lock passing the university's famous rowing clubs and meadows.
Services Include:
Daily departures: Every hour from 11:00am to 5:00pm, April to September
Iffley Lock destination: Beautiful historic lock with charming Thames-side views
Oxford heritage: Pass famous university boat clubs and Christ Church Meadow

Marlow 40 Minute Cruise
Scenic riverside cruise to Temple Lock and back through Marlow's most beautiful stretch of Thames.
Services Include:
Daily departures: Hourly from 11:00am to 5:00pm during season
Temple Lock views: Historic lock and stunning countryside scenery
All-weather comfort: Enclosed areas available with heating and panoramic windows

Check out our website for more ideas for spending time on the river with us.

And the best bit... we welcome well behaved dogs onboard too!