Welcome to
Zen Self-Drive
Motor Boat Hire
At Bisham Abbey, Marlow
Boat Rental On the River Thames
We’re Open for Hiring!
Welcome to
Zen
Self-Drive
Motor Boat Hire
Boat Rental On the River Thames
The Peaceful and Relaxing Way to Enjoy the River Thames
Welcome to Zen Motor Boat Hire
Electric Powered Motor Boat Rentals
Based at Bisham Abbey, Marlow on a beautiful part of the River Thames.
Book in advance. Available for 1 hour, 2 hour, half day or full day hire.
Park easily with no charge at our exclusive site and get away from the crowds.
We are easily accessible from London, just off the A404 near Marlow. Our team will meet you and have you safely on the water in no time. Customers can head upstream towards Hurley or downstream towards Bourne End.
Our Electric Boats
We currently operate two kinds of electric motor boats:
Zen Class and Crocodile
Zen Class
Up to 8 People
Crocodile
Up to 6 People
Zen Class Electric Sloop
Zen Class is the larger of our electric boats
Comfortably seating up to up to six adults or four adults and four children
Maximum 7 Adults or 8 People when mixed with children (
Quiet, Eco-friendly, Stable, Simple Boating
Customers can travel either up stream towards Hambleden or down stream towards Cookham or a mix of both.
Central table and cup holders on board!
Customers are given thorough instructions on how to use and how to be safe in the locks and on the river
All participants will be provided with professional life jackets or buoyancy aids.
Minimum age 2 years (we are unable to provide life jackets for babies)
(sorry no dogs)
Customers should allow for about 15 minutes whilst we provide a full safety briefing for the crew before heading out out.
1 hour hire
- From 10am to 6pm
- Final hire 5pm
- Includes life jackets
2 hour hire
- From 10:00am to 6pm
- Last hire 4pm
- Includes life jackets
Half Day
- From10am and 5.00pm
- Final Hire 3pm
- Includes life jackets
Full Day
- From 10am and 6pm
- Includes life jackets
We reserve the right to take a Security Deposit up to £250
Crocodile Electric Boat
1 hour hire
- From 20am to 6pm
- Last hire 5pm
- Includes life jackets
2 hour hire
- From 10am to 6pm
- Last hire 4pm
- Includes life jackets
Half Day
- From 10am to 6om
- + Last hire 3pm
- Includes life jackets
Full Day
- From 10am to 6om
- Includes life jackets
We Resrvet the Right to Take a Security Deposit Up to £250 on the day
Crocodile is a fun, easily manageable and stable boat perfect for families with small children!
Our quiet electric outboard motor, makes this very pleasant and simple to use.
Ideal for a family with smaller children or a couple looking for some quiet time.
Up to 6 people (the hirer must be 25+ years on board and have ID).
The boat is speed limited for safety, so customers should be prepared for a gentle cruise, taking in the sights and sounds along the way.
Travel either up stream towards Hambleden or down stream towards Cookham or a mix of both.
Customers are given thorough instructions on how to use and how to be safe in the locks and on the river and should allow about 15 minutes from arriving to getting going on the water.
All participants will be provided with life jackets or buoyancy aids.
Minimum age 2 years (we are unable to provide life jackets for babies)
Sorry – no dogs
Our Location
Book Online – for same day bookings call 01628 566290
Our Basic Rules
Enjoy and respect the river
All our self drive electric boats have a picnic table, you are of course welcome to bring your own food and drink but please leave the boat tidy to avoid any cleaning charges.
Access to the water and parking is easy at our base in Bisham Abbey, follow the signs for Boat Hire as you drive into the site. You will be given a full safety briefing before getting on the water . You will then be helped onto the water by one of our crew.
Security Deposits!
We don’t generally take deposits for or electric boats, but reserve the right take up to £200 Security/Damage Deposit for Zen Class and £150 for Crocodile.
We need to take a photo of photo ID with address (driving licesnce prior to going on the water) for all motor boat hires.
Sorry No Pets!
We love animals, but we have decided not to have pets on board.
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Zen Boat Hire is Part of the ‘Boat Rental Thames’ Group
Based at Bisham
Boat Rental Thames is the overall brand which houses our various niches.
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Zen Electric Motor Boat Hire
Zen Motor Boat Hire is part of the Boat Rental Thames Group based at Bisham Abbey near Marlow on the River Thames. Boat rental is by the day or half day.
Pre book online or call to rent your motor boat.
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Zen Boat Hire is a Trading Name of Marlow Boating Limited and is part of the Boat Rental Thames Group | Registered in England and Wales 15385613