Splash out on the River Thames for half price

If you haven't already taken a boat trip on the River Thames, then take advantage of the Environment Agency's 'Get Afloat' day on Sunday May 13th.

By simply quoting 'get afloat' when booking a leisurely cruise on a passenger boat or hiring any sort of boat, you will receive a 50% discount!

'Get Afloat' is a one-day event to encourage people to discover the River Thames. So, if you fancy being your own skipper then gather a few friends or your family, pack a picnic and hire a small motorboat for a couple of hours. Or why not play at being three men in a boat and hire out a traditional skiff or rowing boat! If you want someone else to do all the hard work then take a relaxing cruise on a steamboat or passenger boat.

For half price boating ideas in South Oxfordshire, take a look at Hobbs of Henley for passenger boat cruises and self hire details, Thames Rivercruise Ltd for trips from Caversham to Mapledurham House and Watermill, Salter's Steamers for trips from Reading to Henley and Wallingford to Reading or Crown Blue Line in Benson, for discounts on short boating holidays.

With this discount, passenger trips along the River Thames will cost between £2 and £3 depending on the length of the trip. Day hire motorboats will cost between £5 and £18 per hour and £3 to £6 per hour for a rowing boat.

For full details on boat trips, boats available to hire and boat companies participating in Get Afloat see www.visitthames.co.uk/getafloat