Our Fleet

Our Fleet

We have a vast range of boats to choose from depending on your event, budget and whether you want to be the skipper of your boat or let us take care of you and your guests so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise!

The New Orleans boat on the River Thames in Henley. Trees and blue skies in the background.

125 Seater

The New Orleans

100 Seater

The Waterman

60 Seater

Hibernia

12 Seater

Lilibet

12 Seater

Aquavir

12 Seater

Olympic

12 Seater

Edwardian

12 Seater

Pilot Class

Hobbs of Henley boat Knightsdream being skippered by team member Lewis cruising along the river thames passing the famous pub 'The Angel' on the bridge

8 Seater

Knightsdream

8 Seater

Evo

8 Seater

Eighteen Seventy

8 Seater

Romer

8 Seater

Rosetta

6 Seater

Lady Michelle

6 Seater

Dutch Courage

6 Seater

Tofino

6 Seater

Electro Glide

Our slipper launch, Thames Childe

4 Seater

Thames Childe

4 Seater

Pearly Class

3 Seater

Small Rowing Boat

SERVICES

River Thames
Boat Hire

Hobbs of Henley boat Aquavir cruising along the river thames, driven by a skipper with 4 passengers on board. The sky is cloudy, and there are houses pictured in the background that are right on the river.

Self-Drive or Skippered Hire

Nestled at the heart of the stunning riverside town of Henley-on-Thames.

Explore

HOLIDAY BOAT RENTAL

Treat yourself to a holiday aboard one of our elegant vessels…

HIRE A HOLIDAY BOAT

A wedding celebration aboard The New Orleans boat. Passengers are enjoying the outside of the boat, while cruising along the river thames with a number of boats also on the river in the background. The trees are green and the sky is blue with clouds dotted around.

CELEBRATIONS

Celebrate your special day in style aboard the largest and most luxurious fleet on the Thames.

BOOK YOUR EVENT

The Waterman boat has just departed the Hobbs of Henley boatyard. It is full of passengers enjoying one of the daily river trips. You can see Henley on Thames in the background, the trees are green and there are blue skies.

DAILY RIVER TRIPS & EVENTS

Whether it’s one of our regular sightseeing trips, a fun themed cruise, or a seasonal event, Hobbs of Henley has the perfect trip for you.

BROWSE OUR DAILY TRIPS AND EVENTS

The Hibernia cruising along the river thames, with the Henley Royal Regatta busy crouds alongside the river and in the stands watching the rowing races.

GROUP TRIPS

Enjoy a private group trip on Britain’s royal river…

BOOK YOUR TRIP

Inside one of the Hobbs of Henley passenger boats, set up for a corporate event. The table is laid for 20 people with bottled water and pens at the ready. There is a TV and whiteboards set up at the back of the boat.

CORPORATE

Looking for a unique setting for your corporate event? Look no further than our stylish and comfortable riverboats!

BOOK YOUR EVENT

“The perfect way to spend a day, just messing about on the river on a Hobbs boat!!”

QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are your opening hours?

    We are open 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday in October – March and
    8.30am – 5.30pm seven days a week April – September.

  • When can I arrive for our boat that we have hired for the day?

    You can arrive from 9.45am to depart at 10am or anytime after that if you have
    booked for the day.

  • Can I bring my dog?

    You can bring your dog but we ask them not to sit on the cushions

  • Do you have parking?

    We have very limited parking but there is a car park at the Henley Station which is a 2 minute walk from our boatyard.