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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…

Boat Trip Tickets
Event Tickets

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…

Update: 

Midweek service between Hampton Court and Kingston. Please click on ‘Boat Trip Tickets’ to see updated timetable

Our Events

Fancy a BBQ on the Thames?

FIRE UP THE BBQ & YOU Be Captain For the Day!

Private Hire BBQ Boats

Kingston, Hampton Court & Richmond

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.

Daily Boat Trip Timetable and Prices

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 

The timetable below shows the departure and arrival times depending on which direction you are travelling. Please check Daily updates for up to date information on changes to the service.

May: Tuesday – Friday only
2022 May timetable      
Hampton CourtTown End Pier KingstonTurks Pier Kingston
11:1511:4512:00
12:4513:1513:30
14:4515:1515:30
16:1516:4517:00
17:4518:1518:30
Turks Pier KingstonTown End Pier KingstonHampton Court
10:3010:3511:15
12:0012:0512:45
14:0014:0514:45
15:3015:3516:15
17:0017:0517:45

May: weekends and bank holidays only – Please check Daily updates for up to date information on changes to the service.

The timetable below shows the departure and arrival times depending on which direction you are travelling.
2022 timetable: May      
Hampton CourtTown End Pier KingstonTurks Pier KingstonRichmond
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10:1510:4511:0012:00
12:1512:4513:0014:00
14:1514:4515:0016:00
16:1516:4517:0018:00
17:4518:1518:30xxxx
RichmondTurks Pier KingstonTown End Pier KingstonHampton Court
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12:0013:0013:0513:45
14:0015:0015:0515:45
16:0017:0017:0517:45
18:0019:0019:05xxxx

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

Welcome on Board

Please note: If you are a wheelchair user please call the Turks office 020 8546 2434 so our crew are ready to assist you.

Town End

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Kingston

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Hampton Court

Pier info

Richmond

Pier info

Private Hire

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.

More Info

Our Boats

New Southern Belle

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

Richmond Royale

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

Yarmouth Belle

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

Private Rental Prices

New Southern Belle

  • Max 150 Guests
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Yarmouth Belle

  • Max 125 Guests
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Richmond Royale

  • Max 50 Guests
Enquiry Form

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Location

Turk Launches,
Town End Pier, 68 High Street,
Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1HN

Contact Us

Phone : 020 8546 2434

Email : admin@turks.co.uk

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