African Queen Thames River Cruises

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Cruise the Thames on the African Queen

Let us take you on a dream cruise down the beautiful Thames river while you enjoy fine food, scenic views and the best the Thames has to offer.

Located on the Mapledurham Estate just outside Reading on the Thames, the African Queen sleeps 12 passengers in cosy, comfortable cabins.

We offer a variety of packages from weekend getaways to day/dinner cruises. The African Queen also offers packages for special occasion such as Christmas and New Year.

The African Queen is also able to create customized cruises for parties of 8 or more.


Welcome aboard the African Queen Thames River Cruises!

Climb aboard the African Queen and see the Thames and its suroundings in a whole new way. Enjoy a drink from the onboard bar as you relax and take in the sights. Don't miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind boat cruise - book your trip with the African Queen today!

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LAST MINUTE OR LATE AVAILABILITY

  • 1 Superior Double Cabin 9th August
  • 1 Double Cabin 23rd August

PLEASE CONTACT BONNY COWLEY
07774 917389 or
email africanqueenoflondon@gmail.com

Bonny and Andy - African Queen

Your Hosts

Bonny & Andy

PLEASE CONTACT
07774 917389 or
email africanqueenoflondon@gmail.com

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Testimonials

Here's what people say about us

  • Spent several days aboard a 100ft Dutch Barge! Excellent food – Bonnie is a superb chef, ably assisted by Bobby. Wonderful atmosphere. Compact accommodation but exceedingly clean and very functional! and “user friendly”. Andy is an excellent mine host – tells very funny stories and has a really good sense of humour. Beautiful countryside. An experience to treasure and to repeat!

    Patrick M – South Africa
  • A weekend with a difference!

    If you are looking for peace, great food, then this is the place to be. Andy, Bonnie and Bobby do everything humanly possible to make their guests comfortable. Andy is the skipper, keeping many people amused with his anecdotes and experiences of life. Bonnie and Bobby keep their guests exceptionally well fed and comfortable.

    Everybody on our trip gelled (young and old) and on Saturday we had a wonderful evening celebrating a guest’s birthday. We sang, danced, laughed and had a thoroughly good time.

     

    W Spatriciab – Wellington
  • Have just returned from five days on board the boat hotel, African Queen.

    It was a most enjoyable, relaxing experience. Our expectations were exceeded when we received a phone call from Bonny, the co-owner of the vessel, to welcome us in advance and to check that if we had special dietary needs could be met. She also checked that we had any concerns prior to our departure. Shortly after boarding we were treated to home made scones with jam and cream and that was the start of interesting, quality meals which were cooked to perfection. Delicious!

     

    Ezanns – Lincoln
  • Great weekend – nothing quite like it!

    Seeing our great national river up close while others do all the hard work was well worth the price. You would be hard pushed to find such a combination of excellent food and under-stated seamanship anywhere else. All we had to do was relax and enjoy. Given our weather can be unpredictable the boat was well fitted for all possible circumstances and so was the bar – nice to see a classic paper spreadsheet in use 😉

    Roger C – Mattishall
  • Christmas on the African Queen!

    Last year my fiancee and myself went on the African Queen for Christmas. We enjoyed it so much that we had to take my family and friends there this year. The location it self is probably one of the most beautiful locations in England. Again the crew’s service was excellent, no request is to big for Andy and Bonnie. Their hospitality is also unmatched.
    All I can say about the food is that words can’t do it justice and it needs to be experienced!

    Renier P – UK