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.

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. 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.

Website Update

Services

New Southern Belle Report

Designed and built in Sunbury on Thames, this colourful Mississippi style stern wheeler brings a flavour of old New Orleans to the River Thames. The lower deck features deep carpets and rich upholstery with original mahogany tables. Placed at either end of the vessel, two grand period spiral staircases lead to the large upper deck with its attractive wooden flooring.

Yarmouth Belle Report

Originally built in 1892, this traditional English side wheeler offers elegance and versatility unrivalled on the upper Thames. The luxury lower saloon is furnished with padded seating and wooden topped tables. Weather permitting, there are steps leading out to the open foredeck. Alternatively there are spiral staircases either side leading to the upper deck and the bar.

Richmond Royale Report

The main deck offers padded seating down each side with additional tables and chairs down the centre of the vessel with further space at the front, ideal for food arrangement and a dance floor. The Richmond Royale features a large open sun deck with benched seating around the perimeter where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the river.

Reviews (12)

Write a Review

John Silvester

Dec 06, 2021

Report

Thank you so much for making an excellent trip yesterday. All of our guests had a great time, with help from the crew -- we were very impressed indeed..

Maureen Pye

Oct 19, 2021

Report

Great trip in the Autumn sunshine whilst sharing a bottle of red wine. Lovely staff.

Steven Biggs

Aug 31, 2021

Report

Turks were absolutely fantastic, we were due for a 21st last year during covid but we had this this weekend 21st aug 2021, & all aboard were amazing making everyone welcome and really making this special night extra special, I cannot fault the Turks team at all the cleanliness of the ship was superb customer service was brilliant, and the security were amazing, as well just a brilliant experience

James Tulett

Jul 31, 2021

Report

Great boat trip from Hampton Court to Kingston. Friendly and professional staff, who engaged with passengers. Recommend for anyone including families.

Jul 17, 2021

Report

The staff were so great, they let us get on the later boat back even though our tickets were for the earlier trip, friendly, approachable, and professional.

Samira De Ali

Jun 07, 2021

Report

Great family activity & boat ride on sunny day on river Thames takes approx 40 minutes from hampton court to Kingston. Accessible for wheelchair users there is a ramp however ground is little uneven.

Barbara Gp

Nov 26, 2020

Report

Such a lovely ride
Affordable prices, very lovely team staff
Beautiful landscape and good during sunny days
It is nice either outside or inside the boat (as inside is very classic)
:)
We went from Richmond to Kingston (2 boats taken )

Coco & Gabi Kn

Aug 16, 2020

Report

Well worth it. Relaxing. tranquil. Courteous staff. Beautiful old design ferry with a modern engine. Beautiful scenery. Hampton court, properties and buildings old and new, lots of green, and wild life.

Dave S.

May 30, 2019

Report

Great value trip From East Molesey for Hampton Court to Kingston and on to Richmond. £12.50 return taking 1.45 hours each way. Very scenic trip down river past the enormous parklands behind Hampton Court, and the lovely riverside homes.

Lots of interesting boats and houses to see. Trip takes you through one lock and under several bridges. The funnels of the boat are lowered each time.

Comfortable seating. Full bar and snacks on board plus toilets.

Ashli S.

Aug 08, 2011

Report

The very best way to go to and from Hampton Court or travel along the Thames is to take a Turk Boat.Locals and tourists alike use this transportation.

Beyond just being a way to get around, it's a lovely ride.For Hampton Court it drops you off right along the side of it.

I would make sure to also look into thier theme and dinner cruises on the Thames if you are in town during one of them.

Cari S.

Dec 16, 2008

Report

Catching a riverboat along the Thames has to be up there as one of the loveliest things that you can do, so it is strange that so many tourists do it, yet so few locals.

I had been one of those people until recently. Then, one summer, my brother came back to visit from California, it had been so long since he had been in London or near Hampton Court Palace that he saw it like a tourist. Leaving Kingston one day we spotted Turk Launches which have a series of riverboats - they wouldn't look out of place steaming through Mississippi - and decided to hop on back to Hampton Court.

The journey

Robin W.

Dec 04, 2008

Report

I have lived in London for 13 years and have seen many of the sites that it has to offer and lived life to the full in the pubs and clubs etc. Up until 2 years ago, I had never been on one of those bus tours and never been on a river cruise. Strange really but I always thought that was something that tourists did.

If you are like me and thought that way then I urge you to do both. It is a great way to see London from a different perspective and I really enjoyed it.

Turks operate out of Richmond and do various day trips between Richmond and Hampton Court and it takes in the many historic and