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Small Boat Charter

We operate a fleet of small skippered vessels (not self drive) on which customers are welcome to provide their own catering. They are ideal for Regatta Days, Festival evenings or lazy summer afternoon picnics.

Let our experienced skippers take the helm whilst you and your party enjoy the beauty and splendour of the river at Henley. Pre-booking is essential.

The Consuta II
 

Passengers
50 Sightseeing - Riverbus style
35 Party style without self catering
25 Party style with self catering

The Consuta II, our popular all weather passenger vessel, is ideal for sightseeing trips and self catering parties alike. The forward section of the saloon roof will slide back together with the three sliding roof hatches, providing passengers with the opportunity to enjoy the open air during fine weather cruises. You are welcome to provide your own catering and beverages aboard Consuta which also has two toilets and a CD player. Available April to October.

Go to the virtual tours to see the saloon open area, saloon inside and galley.

Daytime private charter weekdays
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
£340 £440 £500 £550
£75 per hour for subsequent hours

Evening private charter
(between 6pm and 11pm) and daytime weekends
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
£450 £500 £600 £650
£75 per hour for subsequent hours

The above charter prices are zero rated for VAT. Prices do not include Henley Royal Regatta. Morning charter half price rates available for parties of children, the disabled and the elderly on Consuta only. The disabled and elderly are carried at their own risk.

The Lily-Anna and Evie

We have two skippered 12-searter Edwardian style motor launches with cover, Lily-Anna based in Henley and Evie based at The Oakley Court Hotel between Windsor and Bray. Perfect for Henley Regatta days and Festival evenings there are special packages designed for these events. The launches are also ideal Bridal Carriage, Family Outings, Riverside Restaurant and Hotel Transport. Available for charter from April to October. Pre-booking essential.

Lily-Anna and Evie Rates
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours
£175 £225 £275 £325 £375
Day hire (10am - 6pm) Henley Royal Regatta
(11am - 5pm)
Henley Festival
(7pm-11pm)
£500 £1100 £650
All prices VAT inclusive

The Umpire's Launch

Traditional vintage umpire launches, built by Hobbs of Henley specifically to follow the races at Henley Royal Regatta and the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race are available with chauffeur and can accommodate up to 12 guests. The launches have no cover but enable our patrons to sample a piece of river history in the summer months. Available April to September. Pre-booking essential.

Umpires Launch Rates
 1 hour - £180 £130 per hour for subsequent hours
All prices VAT inclusive

Hobbs of Henley Limited, Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1AZ
Tel:01491 572035   Email: boats@hobbsofhenley.co.uk
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