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Private charter boat Kyamanzi on a river Thames cruise passes under Hampton Court Bridge

"The whole experience was magical from start to finish, just stepping onto the boat and waiting for departure was immediately relaxing."

CRUISE THE RIVER THAMES IN STYLE ON A PRIVATE CHARTER BOAT

Parties, special occasions or just a relaxing day out.
Skippered cruises on the motor yacht, Kyamanzi for up to 12 guests

KYAMANZI

A high angle view of Kyamanzi on the River Thames showing the sun deck.
Looking down into the front saloon with the inside control position.
Inside the boat - the main saloon from the galley area showing sink, fridge and coffee making facilities.
The stern of charter boat Kyamanzi on the River Thames showing the swim platform.
The front saloon showing steps up to the sun deck and looking through into the galley.
Felix Raitt, fully experienced skipper at the controls. The boat can be controlled from inside or from up on the sun deck.
The sound system – you can stream music from a phone through the mixer into the studio monitors.
Kyamanzi passing through Sunbury lock on the River Thames.

Kyamanzi was built in 1987. by the Dutch yacht builders, Pedro. They still make a version of this boat today. Her first owner sailed the Mediterranean in her before selling her to someone who lived by the Thames. Owner and skipper, Felix Raitt had his eye on Kyamanzi for several years before he finally succeeded in persuading the owner to sell. The boat was somewhat the worse for wear but now, after careful restoration, she is as good as new.

  • OCEAN GOING MOTOR YACHT

  • LARGE SUN DECK

  • OPEN FRONT AND REAR DECKS

  • FLUSH TOILET

  • SALOON

  • EASY ACCESS BOARDING

  • RAILINGS ON ALL DECKS

  • SOUND SYSTEM

FELIX RAITT

OWNER & SKIPPER

Felix has always lived close to the river Thames. A skilled waterman, he grew up with boats from a young age. He worked for ten years as a marine engineer and is experienced in many river activities from safety work to salvage.

SOUND SYSTEM

Kyamanzi is equipped with KRK V8 powered professional studio monitors which can be located inside or on the sun deck.

Kyamanzi at Hampton after disembarking guests from a cruise.

CHARTER RATES

FIRST HOUR £160    SUBSEQUENT HOURS £120

FULLY QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED SKIPPER

CERTIFIED UNDER THE BOAT SAFETY SCHEME

£5 MILLION PASSENGER LIABILITY INSURANCE

LIFEJACKETS

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT, FUEL AND CREW

TO FIND OUT MORE OR MAKE A BOOKING

Call Felix on 020 3836 7666

or email admin@topdeckcruises.com

GALLERY

Guests relaxing on the sun deck as we cruise the River Thames on a sunny day. Other boats can be seen in the background.
A happy couple enjoy a drink on the sun deck as the boat passes moored vessels at Sunbury-on Thames.
A lovely sunset turns the river pink as we head home from our cruise.
Rock-reggae band, Tree House Fire play on the waterfront at the Red Lion, Shepperton using Kyamanzi’s sun deck as a stage.
Two young revellers enjoy themselves aboard as the boat sails along one of the quieter reaches of the Thames.
After a birthday party day out, guests relax on the sundeck as the boat cruises back home.
At a pirate themed party, a guest with skull and crossbones hat and a very colourful fluffy parrot.

"The boat was extremely comfortable and well equipped.  Felix is an experienced skipper and has a wealth of knowledge about the river and its surroundings."

A map of the River Thames showing places of interest: Egham, Chertsey, Shepperton, Walton-on-Thames, Hampton Court, Kingston and Teddington.

WHERE CAN I GO?

Cruising on the River Thames is much more about the journey than the destination. It’s a great day out whichever way you go.

Kyamanzi sails from The Anglers, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2PF  9HX. There is street parking available 

Sailing Upriver we pass under the new Walton bridge and into greener and leafier parts of the river. We pass D’Oyly Carte Island and go through Shepperton lock as far as Penton Hook.

Sailing downriver, we go through Sunbury lock, past Platt’s Eyot with its historic WW2 boathouse to Hampton where we pass Garrick’s Temple and the Edwardian houseboat, Astoria, now used as a recording studio. Then we pass Hampton Court Palace and the surrounding park before we reach Kingston and finally Teddington lock where the Thames becomes tidal.

FAQs

Guests relax on the sundeck of charter boat Kyamanzi at Shepperton Marina.

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Top Deck Cruises Ltd

Registered number 15576971   Registered in England and Wales

26 Church Street   Hampton   TW12 2EG

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A view from charter boat Kyamanzi as she cruises past Hampton Court Palace
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