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Salter's Steamers
For those who wish to have a more hands-on experience, we offer a wide variety of self-drive craft for hire from Oxford. We offer a variety of hugely popular river cruises through some of the most beautiful scenery in England. Salter's passenger vessels provide the perfect venue for all kinds of events from works parties to birthdays.

Salter's have been building boats since 1858 and are renowned for producing high quality robust craft. We will be offering Boat Trips from Oxford & Marlow this summer however sadly we will not be able to offer any of our scheduled services run this summer.
Services
Salter's passenger vessels provide the perfect venue for all kinds of events from corporate entertainment and works parties to birthdays, anniversaries and wedding receptions. We also have some great options for Hen Parties on the Thames. Scroll down to see our rates. Our exclusive fleet are also available for charter during the showpiece event of the Henley Royal Regatta.
The finishing touches to any event can be provided with professional entertainment and decorations. Options include: Jazz Bands, Covers Bands, Steel Bands, Rock Bands, String Quartets, Professional DJs, Karaoke, Casino Tables and Murder Mystery Events. Our exclusive craft can be enhanced further by our professional decoration service.
All of our boats are equipped with fully-stocked cash bars as standard. We are always happy to discuss any specific drinks requirements and we also offer the option of prepaying for drinks or setting up a tab which can be paid at the end of the evening. A classic rendition of the house style, with serious weighty and dense, chewy apple and pear flavours.
Our vessels are the perfect location for a Hen Party with a difference. There are many options to choose from to suit any budget, from an afternoon punting on The Thames, to a private tea party or an evening disco cruise. We recommend contacting one of our friendly team who would be happy to help tailor your event to your specific requirements 01865 243421.
Entertain in the midst of the action at this year's Henley Royal Regatta. Britain's best-known Regatta is a high point in the social calendar and is traditionally enjoyed from the water. Salter's craft are among the most elegant boats on show and we offer a wide variety of different packages with options tailored to suit all requirements.
Reviews (8)
Katherine Anne
Katherine Anne
Jul 27, 2021
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I would highly recommend the 2.5hour Alice In Wonderland Cruise!! Our skipper Alan was very insightful and entertaining. It really was worth the money and our trip to Oxford wouldn’t have been the same without it! Thank you for a great afternoon.
Alison Jane Range
Alison Jane Range
Apr 18, 2021
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I would definitely recommend. We hired a boat for 6, for a 1 hour tour of the Thames in Oxford. We were given very specific instructions on safety features, how to handle and manoeuvre the boat, the speed we should go at and respecting others on the river. We had an excellent hour and would definitely do again
Saffron Costello
Saffron Costello
Sep 21, 2019
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Lovely 😊 40 minute round trip on a perfect day. Salters Steamers always provide a good trip.
Anne Platt
Anne Platt
Aug 18, 2019
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We held our wedding reception on one of your boats last year. Fantastic service from you and we all had an amazing time!
Pauline Prince
Pauline Prince
Aug 11, 2019
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Unreliable and unhelpful. Timetable seems to be fictional and the recorded message is just plain wrong. Wrote to ask the reason why - no response. Two very disappointed grandchildren!
Chris Carter
Chris Carter
Jul 07, 2019
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A great experience travelling down the Thames & through the locks. Staff were very helpful & great price for a leisurely cruise.
Mary King
Mary King
Jul 29, 2018
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Really enjoyable trip to Abingdon, bar reasonably priced, we only went one way,
Zoe Adams
Zoe Adams
Jul 15, 2018
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Brilliant boat trip; highly recommend Salters Steamers. Excellent service from booking to the boat trip on the day!