The Homes Of The Rich and Famous Cruise

Step aboard for a three-hour cruise along the River Thames and take a glimpse into the world of celebrities, captains of industry, aristocrats, and lottery millionaires. The Homes of the Rich and Famous Cruise offers passengers the chance to see some of the most impressive waterside houses in the country while enjoying scenic views of the river. Departing from Maidenhead Riverside Gardens, the cruise passes the old home of Diana Dors and continues through Cliveden Reach, where the majestic Astor family home stands, famously connected to the Profumo scandal. Along the way, guests hear stories and commentary about the residents and history of these notable homes, making the cruise both entertaining and informative.

During the journey, a freshly prepared lunch is served as the cruise passes Cliveden Reach. The menu includes galantine of chicken with pistachio and smoked bacon stuffing, smoked salmon quiche, sweetcorn, mange tout and pepper salad, traditional coleslaw, mixed leaf seasonal salad, potato salad with chives and olive oil, assorted breads with butter, and apple flan with cream. Guests also enjoy views of famous locations such as the Waterside Inn, the homes of Rolf Harris, Billy Connolly, Sheila Ferguson, Gerald Ratner, Sir John Mills, and the notorious Botany Bay area, as well as the cottage of Edward VII’s mistress, Lillie Langtry. This three-hour cruise combines sightseeing, history, and a delicious meal for an engaging Thames experience suitable for all ages.