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Cruising the Royal River Thames from London to Henley-on-Thames, England
CHRISTMAS CRUISE
St Katharine's Dock, London to Shepperton
Cruising the Royal River Thames from London to Henley-on-Thames, England
CHRISTMAS CRUISE
St Katharine's Dock, London to Shepperton
Day 1 - Christmas Eve: St Katharine's Dock
You are met by the Captain at The Stafford Hotel for afternoon tea and mince pies before transfer to Magna Carta moored in the spectacular setting of St Katharine’s Dock London. Meet the crew and discover your cabin before a festive Champagne welcome. Dinner on board. This evening after dinner aboard, we have a guest actor to read from A Christmas Carol while the saloon is candlelit and presents can be put around the Christmas tree. Optional midnight mass.
Day 2 - Christmas Day: Chiswick
After breakfast a choice of Christmas Day services including Westminster Abbey. We cruise today from Chelsea to Chiswick with mulled wine at hand and enjoy a wonderful Christmas feast in the afternoon. Present opening follows and the festivities continue into the evening which include a traditional English Christmas Tea.
Day 3 - Boxing Day: Hampton Court Palace
For Boxing Day, we once again start with a morning cruise through beautiful Richmond, past the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew and on through Teddington and up to Hampton Court Palace. After lunch we have a chance to continue a great British tradition and embark on a refreshing Boxing Day walk around nearby Bushy Park followed by a visit to a local English pub for a pint or two of beer. Dinner on board.
Day 4 - 27th December: Shepperton
This morning we have a chance to discover Hampton Court, the palace most famous as home to King Henry VIII and haunted by his fifth wife, Catharine Howard. After lunch we continue our cruising through the beautiful locks, which are a regular feature of the non-tidal Thames, and ever changing scenery to Shepperton, where we moor overnight. Captains Farewell Dinner on board.
Day 5 - 28th December
Depart this morning after a leisurely breakfast on board.
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change.
During the time we are in and around London (from the 24th to 27th) there is a great list of optional entertainment and attractions that may be of interest. These include London Ghost Walks, Viewing the Christmas lights, Harrods and Oxford Street shopping, Ice Rink at Somerset House or Hampton Court Palace and carol concerts. Theatre options include pantomimes such as Ali Baba, Dick Whittington, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Other shows such as Peter Pan, The Snowman and the Nutcracker are also available.
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You are met by the Captain at The Stafford Hotel for afternoon tea and mince pies before transfer to Magna Carta moored in the spectacular setting of St Katharine’s Dock London. Meet the crew and discover your cabin before a festive Champagne welcome. Dinner on board. This evening after dinner aboard, we have a guest actor to read from A Christmas Carol while the saloon is candlelit and presents can be put around the Christmas tree. Optional midnight mass.
Day 2 - Christmas Day: Chiswick
After breakfast a choice of Christmas Day services including Westminster Abbey. We cruise today from Chelsea to Chiswick with mulled wine at hand and enjoy a wonderful Christmas feast in the afternoon. Present opening follows and the festivities continue into the evening which include a traditional English Christmas Tea.
Day 3 - Boxing Day: Hampton Court Palace
For Boxing Day, we once again start with a morning cruise through beautiful Richmond, past the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew and on through Teddington and up to Hampton Court Palace. After lunch we have a chance to continue a great British tradition and embark on a refreshing Boxing Day walk around nearby Bushy Park followed by a visit to a local English pub for a pint or two of beer. Dinner on board.
Day 4 - 27th December: Shepperton
This morning we have a chance to discover Hampton Court, the palace most famous as home to King Henry VIII and haunted by his fifth wife, Catharine Howard. After lunch we continue our cruising through the beautiful locks, which are a regular feature of the non-tidal Thames, and ever changing scenery to Shepperton, where we moor overnight. Captains Farewell Dinner on board.
Day 5 - 28th December
Depart this morning after a leisurely breakfast on board.
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change.
During the time we are in and around London (from the 24th to 27th) there is a great list of optional entertainment and attractions that may be of interest. These include London Ghost Walks, Viewing the Christmas lights, Harrods and Oxford Street shopping, Ice Rink at Somerset House or Hampton Court Palace and carol concerts. Theatre options include pantomimes such as Ali Baba, Dick Whittington, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Other shows such as Peter Pan, The Snowman and the Nutcracker are also available.
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