The 8 passenger Magna Carta is one of the finest, most luxurious vessels cruising the British
Isles. The ambience created by combining a traditional barge hull
(1936) and fine mahogany, teak and oak woods is outstanding. Magna
Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air
conditioning, underfloor heating, color tv/dvd and exceptionally
spacious contemporary en-suite facilities in the four full width
staterooms.
The upper deck saloon and dining areas sport picture windows and
stylish furnishings, and there is a jacuzzi on the upper sun-deck.
Her experienced Captain knows the Thames well and your Master Chef will produce
a range of mouth watering dishes, whilst you enjoy the sights
of London and the home counties from your luxury floating hotel, navigating England's Royal River.
Two house keepers complete the crew of four.
Cruise Highlights
Cuisine Aboard
All-inclusive - open bar, free wines, gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions
regional specialties
Loch Fyne Bradon roast Salmon, Malt whisky and horseradish sauce, Roast
spiced Duck breast accompanied by pink Grapefruit and Calvados
Visit London's world famous sites
Moor in beautifully restored St Katharine's dock
wine cellar
A good selection of French and New World wines
Visit Tudor Hampton Court Henry VIII's palace
cheese board
Red Leicester, Caerphilly, White Cheshire
Moor beneath Windsor's Royal palace
Visit the Stanley Spencer Art gallery
Lunch at a top London hotel
Optional Hot Air Ballooning
2008 Itinerary
Sunday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 1 - Kingston-on-Thames - Hampton Court Palace Meet the Captain at the Stafford Hotel in London at 3pm for afternoon
English Cream Tea, before being transferred at 4pm to the Magna Carta.
Champagne reception and welcome by the Captain. Early evening cruise to
Hampton Court Palace, former Tudor Palace of Henry VIII, where we moor
for the night. Dinner aboard.
Monday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 2 - Hampton Court Palace - Shepperton Morning excursion to visit the state apartments of Henry VIII, whose 5th wife Catherine Howard
is said to haunt the Great Hall and Gallery of Hampton Court, the finest Tudor Palace in existence.
Wander through the beautiful Royal gardens and maze. In the afternoon enjoy a meandering cruise upstream
following the course of the Thames to Shepperton. Dinner aboard
Tuesday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 3 - Shepperton - Runnymeade Morning cruise to Runnymede. We moor at Bell Weir Lock adjacent to a
luxury spa hotel. After lunch we have the opportunity to visit the spa
and use the facilities including pool, sauna and steam room. Beauty
therapies, massages and other treatments are available but are best
booked in advance. Our tour for the afternoon takes us a short distance
to the Magna Carta memorial. Here in 1215 King John was forced to meet
the powerful barons and seal this historic document which took away
absolute power from the King and later became the basis for the
American Bill of Rights. We also visit the JFK Memorial and the
Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial before moving on to Savill Gardens,
part of Windsor Great Park and containing a wealth of diverse plants
and shrubs. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 4 - Runnymeade - Windsor This morning we cruise to Windsor before enjoying lunch on board.
Afternoon excursion to Windsor Castle. Built by William the Conqueror
in 1066 and inhabited for over 900 years by the Royal Family, this is
the largest inhabited castle in the world. We explore the State
Apartments, Queen Mary's Dolls House and St George's Chapel and enjoy
the far-reaching views from its elevated fortress position. Late
afternoon cruise to our private moorings. Dinner aboard
Thursday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 5 - Windsor - Cookham Leaving Royal Windsor behind us we cruise past fabulous waterside
homes, through the spectacular Clivedon reach and the open English
countryside. We moor in Cookham, once described as ‘Heaven on Earth’ by
artist Stanley Spencer. One of England’s greatest and most eccentric
painters, Spencer would transpose biblical scenes into his
surroundings. We visit his gallery and take a walk around the village
he loved so much and painted so frequently. Dinner aboard
Friday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 6 - Cookham - Henley-on-Thames A morning cruise to the village of Hurley where we have time to wander
Peter Freebody’s boatyard where we can watch in wonder at the
traditional craftsman at work. We have time to explore the ancient
village including Ye Olde Belle, reputed to be the oldest inn in the
country, before returning to the barge. After lunch we cruise to Henley
on Thames, our final approach being along the famous Henley Regatta
Course. Once we arrive in Henley we will visit the award winning River
and Rowing museum. Afterwards there is plenty of time to explore the
town for shopping opportunities and browse in antique shops before
returning to Magna Carta for the Captains Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Magna Carta Standard cruise Day 7 - Henley-on-Thames to London Following breakfast, disembark at 10 am and return to London.
NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
2008 Departure Dates
Departure Dates (Sunday)
Season
Jan, Feb, Mar
Value
April 6,13,20
Mid
April 27
Regular
May 4,11,18,25
Regular
June 1,8,15,22,29
Regular
July 6,13,20,27
Regular
August 3,10,17,24
Mid
August 31
Regular
September 7,14,21,28
Regular
October 5,12,19
Regular
October 26
Value
Nov, Dec
Value
2008 Cruise Rates
Accomodation
Value Season
Mid Season
Regular Season
Suite per person
$3,200
$3,800
$4,150
Single supplement
$1,000
$1,200
$1,300
Charter 4 passengers whole boat
$16,100
$19,600
$20,800
Charter 5 passengers whole boat
$19,100
$23,250
$24,750
Charter 6 passengers whole boat
$20,450
$24,900
$26,700
Charter 7 passengers whole boat
$21,800
$26,550
$28,650
Charter 8 passengers whole boat
$23,150
$28,200
$30,600
Charter 9 & 10 passengers whole boat – Prices on request
Contact us for special pricing
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Prices Do Not Include: Drinks or insurance.
For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise line and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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