Salters Steamers LTD.

Salters Steamers LTD. Established in 1858, we offer a variety of hugely popular boat trips, private charters and self drive Bunkfest at Wallingford)

Salter's Steamers are a family firm that has provided first-class hospitality on the Royal River Thames for over 150 years (est. 1858). As one of the longest established firms on the Thames we own one of the largest and most exclusive fleets operating on the river. Our cruises combine traditional style, contemporary comforts and the highest modern standards. We offer a variety of hugely popular bo

at trips through some of the most beautiful scenery in England. During the summer our scheduled trips operate from every major location on the Upper-Thames between the university city of Oxford and the London boundary city of Staines (including such famous places as Reading, Henley and Windsor). Furthermore, our exclusive craft can be privately chartered as the perfect venue for all kinds of function, party or celebration (including showpiece events such as the Henley Royal Regatta). We also hire out punts, day-boats and other small craft (from Oxford only) as well as operating charters on the Solent. In addition we are now offering a timetable of one-off special cruises held from a number of different locations throughout the year. These include public jazz cruises (from Oxford and Windsor), special services along unusual routes (e.g. Oxford to Wolvercote) as well as different trips to mark certain events (e.g.

04/03/2026

Sun is starting to show. 🇬🇧☀️ The wooden boats are warming. Who else feels like an afternoon on the river?

02/03/2026

Self hire boats are back from 28th March 2026. Grab your crew and get out on the Thame.
Book now Only in Oxford!
Use discount code: EARLYBIRD2026
❤️💞❤️

27/02/2026

Still enough time to use our discount code ``EARLYBIRD2026``.
Looking forward to welcoming you aboard with Salters this summer season !!! 🚤☀️

08/02/2026

“Plan something beautiful” doesn’t mean jetting off, it means rediscovering the magic right on our doorstep. The airport queues are great, but enjoying the gentle hum of the engine and the best views the Thames is truly grounding.

Whether it’s a glass of something cold on the top deck or just watching the willows drift by, the perfect British day out is closer than you think.

👇 Who are you bringing aboard this season? Tag your first mate.

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06/02/2026

Everyone expects Oxford to be just libraries and 2:00 AM study sessions.
The reality? It’s better.
While the rest of the world is buried in textbooks, we’re navigating the architecture from the best seat in the city. Think less “academic pressure” and more “polished wood, open water, and zero notifications.”

We’ve swapped the lecture halls for the Queen of Slipstream and Spectra. It turns out the most important “research” you can do in this city is finding the perfect stretch of the river to drop anchor.

This is the side of Oxford they don’t put in the prospectus.

05/02/2026

The underrated Oxford Nights. 🌙
When the crowds fade and the mist settles, the city starts to tell its real stories. From the shadow of the colleges to the reflection of the lights on the river, every turn feels like a step back in time.
Whatever you’re searching for, you’ll find it in the quiet. 🚲💨

Cruising into the weekend on the Spice Merchant.
03/02/2026

Cruising into the weekend on the Spice Merchant.

01/02/2026

Look forward to a peaceful trip along the Thames, enjoying stunning views and the sound of water. This is a trip@to allow your thoughts to arrange themself.

Classic lines and river shine. 🇬🇧✨Meet ‘Spectre’, soaking up the views on the Thames
28/01/2026

Classic lines and river shine. 🇬🇧✨
Meet ‘Spectre’, soaking up the views on the Thames

19/01/2026

Live in the moment…

17/01/2026

Just say yes. Or have somebody say yes to you..

To a Thames boat trip in Oxford.
To slow afternoons on the river.
To plans that don’t rush you.

Boat hire, river trips, and classic Thames cruising; this is Oxford at its best.

Book now for 10% off with code “EARLYBIRD2026”

Plan a small summer trip ahead! ⚓️ 🚤Early bookings mean more choice, calmer planning, and 10% off with our Early Bird of...
17/01/2026

Plan a small summer trip ahead! ⚓️ 🚤
Early bookings mean more choice, calmer planning, and 10% off with our Early Bird offer.

From to private boat hire to public river trips and group tours, the experience stays the same: unhurried, scenic, and distinctly Oxfordshire.

Book ahead and let the river do the rest.

Address

Folly Bridge
Oxford
OX14LA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441865243421

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