A warm welcome aboard from all of us here at Turks Thames Cruises, we’re a 310 year old, family run, Thames river boat company. Each year we carry 1000’s of passengers to explore the stunning stretch of Thames between Richmond and Hampton Court Palace. To see our cruise schedule and book tickets visit our booking portal below…
Allocated Seating: When you book online you’ll be asked to pick a “seat”, this is just to manage our capacity, seats aren’t actually allocated onboard and you’re welcome to sit wherever you like…
Please note covid-19 precautions:
– While we are not enforcing mask wearing we would prefer it if passengers would wear masks when walking around the vessel inside.
Join us onboard Turks famous paddle steamer style boat The New Southern Belle on this special Christmas Gin Cruise for a guided gin tasting with Hampton Court Gin founder Simon Marjoram. You will have the opportunity to try their deliciously smooth 6 Wives Gin and their new Limited Release Christmas gin Lord of
Welcome to Turk Launches – a 310 year old, family run, Thames river boat company. Each year we carry 1000’s of passengers to explore the stunning stretch of the river Thames between Kingston, Hampton Court and Richmond.
We are easy to get to with each of our piers near to public transport – tube, train, bus.
Book Return Tickets and Get 1/3 Off
Standard services (subject to change, please see daily updates for day to day info):
Mondays: No service except Bank Holidays
Use the ticketing system at the top of the page to get started.
Hampton Court – Kingston: 35 minutes direct (and vice versa)
Adult Fares: Single: £8.50
Child/Concession: £6.00
Hampton Court – Richmond: 1hr 45 minutes (and vice versa)
Adult Fares: Single: £12.00
Child/Concession: £9.50
Kingston – Richmond: 1hr (and vice versa)
Adult Fares: Single: £10.00
Child/Concession: £7.50
| 2021 timetable | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Court | Town End Pier Kingston | Turks Pier Kingston | |||
| 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:00 | |||
| 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:30 | |||
| 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:30 | |||
| 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:00 | |||
| Turks Pier Kingston | Town End Pier Kingston | Hampton Court | |||
| 10:30 | 10:35 | 11:15 | |||
| 12:00 | 12:05 | 12:45 | |||
| 14:00 | 14:05 | 14:45 | |||
| 15:30 | 15:35 | 16:15 | |||
65+
£2.50 OFF Adult Fare
Under 2’s
FREE
Children
£2.50 OFF Adult Fare
Accessible
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Cycles
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Dogs
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Please note: If you are a wheelchair user please call the Turks office 020 8546 2434 so our crew are ready to assist you.
For a riverside party venue that is memorable, stylish
and fun, Turk’s party boats are available for private hire
all year round. Each boat has an outside deck, dance floor,
bar and is fully heated during winter months.
Our most eye-catching boat, this colourful Mississippi style stern wheeler brings a flavour of old New Orleans to the River Thames. Can host up to 150 guests, or 86 for a seated dinner. Bar and dance floor. More details
A wonderful party boat sporting panoramic views from the open top deck. A great space for a get together! Can host up to 50 guests, or 20 for a seated dinner. Bar and dance floor. More details
Originally built in 1892, this traditional English side wheeler offers elegance and a large outside deck that is a wonderful social space. Can host up to 125 guests, or 35 for a seated dinner. Bar and dance floor. More details
Daytime rate per 4 hours (minimum): before 6.00pm
| Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | £750 | £1000 |
| April – May | £1000 | £1700 |
| June – September | £1400 | £1900 |
| October | £1000 | £1700 |
| November | £750 | £1000 |
| December | £1200 | £1200 |
Evening rate for 3 hours: (8.00pm – 11pm)
(Please speak to booking office if you require a later finish time. Subject to availability)
| Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | £715 | £975 |
| April – May | £790 | £1275 |
| June – September | £1125 | £1425 |
| October | £790 | £1275 |
| November | £715 | £975 |
| December | £1200 | £1200 |
The prices are based on a Kingston start and finish. We also have piers in Richmond and Hampton Court that we can start and finish events. As the boat is required for additional time to get to and from these locations, empty running charges are applied as stated below.
| Alternate Start & Finish Richmond | £250 |
| Alternate Start & Finish Hampton Court | £200 |
| Professional Security | £250 |
Daytime rate per 4 hours (minimum): before 6.00pm
| Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | £700 | £950 |
| April – May | £950 | £1600 |
| June – September | £1300 | £1800 |
| October | £950 | £1600 |
| November | £700 | £950 |
| December | £1100 | £1100 |
Evening rate for 3 hours: (8.00pm – 11pm)
(Please speak to booking office if you require a later finish time. Subject to availability)
| Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | £675 | £900 |
| April – May | £750 | £1200 |
| June – September | £1150 | £1350 |
| October | £750 | £1200 |
| November | £675 | £900 |
| December | £1050 | £1125 |
The prices are based on a Kingston start and finish. We also have piers in Richmond and Hampton Court that we can start and finish events. As the boat is required for additional time to get to and from these locations, empty running charges are applied as stated below.
| Alternate Start & Finish Richmond | £250 |
| Alternate Start & Finish Hampton Court | £200 |
| Professional Security | £250 |
Daytime rate per 4 hours (minimum): before 6.00pm
| Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | £500 | £600 |
| April – May | £600 | £700 |
| June – September | £700 | £850 |
| October | £5500 | £700 |
| November | £500 | £600 |
| December | £650 | £650 |
Evening rate for 4 hours: (8.00pm – midnight)
(Please speak to booking office if you require an earlier finish time. Subject to availability)
| Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | £600 | £650 |
| April – May | £650 | £750 |
| June – September | £750 | £850 |
| October | £650 | £750 |
| November | £600 | £650 |
| December | £750 | £750 |
The prices are based on a Kingston start and finish. We also have piers in Richmond and Hampton Court that we can start and finish events. As the boat is required for additional time to get to and from these locations, empty running charges are applied as stated below.
| Alternate Start & Finish Richmond | £200 |
| Alternate Start & Finish Hampton Court | £175 |
| Professional Security | £150 |
Turk Launches,
Town End Pier, 68 High Street,
Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1HN
