MAIDENHEAD BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours of Riverfront Dining: Maidenhead’s Thames Dinner Cruise
A 2-hour evening cruise from Riverside Gardens Maidenhead that pairs arrival canapés and prosecco with a chef-crafted three-course meal — this guide explains what to expect and how to book.
Two Hours of Riverfront Dining: Maidenhead’s Thames Dinner Cruise.
The Windsor Maidenhead Boat Company runs a two-hour Thames Dinner Cruise that departs from Riverside Gardens Maidenhead at 6 pm and returns at 8 pm. Guests are greeted with canapés and a glass of prosecco on arrival before sitting down to a three-course meal prepared by the boat’s chefs; the menu changes monthly and is displayed on the day of the cruise.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three-Course Dinner, Monthly Menus
A chef-crafted three-course meal is served aboard each cruise; the menu changes every month and will be visible on the day of your booking.
Canapés and Prosecco on Arrival
The cruise begins with the chefs’ selection of canapés and a glass of prosecco served on boarding, setting a relaxed tone for the evening.
A Compact Evening on the Thames
The experience is designed as a concise evening outing: a two-hour cruise that departs in the early evening and returns the same night.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Board at Riverside Gardens Maidenhead, enjoy arrival canapés with prosecco, then relax into a served three-course dinner as the two-hour cruise traces a short Thames outing before returning to the same riverside berth.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this dinner cruise suits — and what to keep in mind when booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring booking confirmation and details of each guest’s meal selections; you will need to state any dietary requirements so the meal can be tailored correctly.
You must select what each guest is having when you book. The monthly-changing menu will be displayed on the day of the cruise, and choices are required in advance.
Arrive at Riverside Gardens Maidenhead for the 6 pm departure; have meal selections and dietary notes ready as part of check-in procedures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the dinner cruise?
The dinner cruise lasts two hours.
Where does the cruise depart from and what time?
The cruise departs from Riverside Gardens Maidenhead at 6 pm and returns at 8 pm.
What is served on the cruise?
Guests receive the chefs’ selection of canapés with a glass of prosecco on arrival, followed by a three-course meal.
Does the menu change?
Yes — the menu changes every month; the current menu is displayed on the day of the cruise and details are available on the operator’s website.
Do I need to provide dietary information?
Yes — when booking you must select each guest’s meal and state any dietary requirements so the meal can be tailored correctly.
Who operates the Dinner Cruises?
The cruises are operated by Windsor Maidenhead Boat Company.