5th September Linking People Afloat Cruise  

A few times a year we offer special Linking People Afloat Cruise which is a day cruise for individuals.  These cruises are for those not supported or belonging to a group, to enable them to come by themselves or with a carer or companion.  The day includes a lunch in the saloon, which affords a wonderful opportunity for social exchanges with fellow passengers and crew.

If you are an older person, or a person of any age with a disability, mobility or mental health issue including: ex-servicemen, dementia, stroke survivors; vision impaired, hearing impaired, MS, Parkinson’s, brain injury, special needs children, children with cancer etc.   This cruise would suit you.

Cruises are for a total of 12 passengers (including carers or companions), on our specially adapted barge Thames Venturer, which is operated by a Professional Skipper and up to 4 trained volunteer crew members.

The environment is supportive, protective and relaxing.  The crew will make sure you have a very memorable day and take care of you throughout.  The boat is warm and stable, with a wheelchair accessible gangway, lift and toilets.  On board, clients have a degree of mobility and camaraderie rarely found in other leisure activities.  Blankets and binoculars available.  Sun canopy for hot weather and enclosed viewing space for slightly cooler days.

Price: £36 per person, including morning and afternoon tea/coffee and lunch. 

On the 5th September, the boat, Thames Venturer will depart at 10am from The Barge Dock, Down Hall Road, Kingston KT1 1PS and return at 4-4.30pm.

Phone 020 8940 3509 to book your place.

Or send an email to info@thamesboatproject.org  Subject Header: Next LPA.  To put your name on a waiting list for information on the next Linking People Afloat Cruise (LPA).

On deck at recent Open Day.  Patron Baroness Jane Campbell of Surbiton (in pink), her husband, Mayor of Kingston and Chair of River Thames Boat Project