Welcome to
Zen Self-Drive
Motor Boat Hire
At Bisham Abbey, Marlow
Boat Rental On the River Thames Full or Half Day Hire
We Are now closed for 2023. Book now for April 2024 Onwards
Welcome to
Zen
Self-Drive
Motor Boat Hire
Boat Rental On the River Thames Full or Half Day Hire
The Peaceful and Relaxing Way to Enjoy the River Thames
Welcome to Zen Motor Boat Hire
Electric and Diesel Powered Motor Boat Rentals
Based at Bisham Abbey, Marlow on a beautiful part of the River Thames.
Book in advance by the day or half day (No hourly rentals)
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.
New for 2023! 12 Seat Diesel Motor Boat.
Roomy enough for 12 people and a picnic, our boat new for 2023 is the perfect way to enjoy the river. The boat has a cover with removable sides – great for the very hot days for sheltering from the sun and also on a showery day.
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
Diesel 12 Seat Boat
Edwardian Launch
Up to 12 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 – Minimum 2 Adults 25+ Years
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.
Week - Half Day
excl. bank holiday- From 9:45am to 1.00pm
- From 1:45pm to 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
Weekend - Half Day
incl. bank holidays- From 9:45am to 1.0pm
- From 1:45pm to 5.000pm
- Includes life jackets
Week - Day
excl. bank holidays- Any time between 10am and 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
Weekend Day
Bank Holidays & weekend prices- Any time between 9:45am and 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
We reserve the right to take a Security Deposit up to £250
Prices include VAT
Crocodile Electric Boat
Week - Half Day
excl. bank holiday- From 9:45am to 1:00pm
- From 1:30pm to 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
Weekend - Half Day
incl. bank holidays- From 9:45am to 1:00pm
- From 1:30pm to 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
Week - Day
excl. bank holidays- Any time between 9:45am and 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
Weekend Day
Bank Holidays & weekend prices- Any time between 9:45am and 5.00pm
- Includes life jackets
We Resrvet the Right to Take a Security Deposit Up to £200 on the day
Prices include VAT
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 (must be a minimum of 2 adults 25+ years on board).
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
Edwardian Diesel Boat
Week - Half Day
excl. bank holiday- From 10am to 1.15pm
- From 2pm to 5.30pm
- Includes life jackets
Weekend - Half Day
incl. bank holidays- From 10am to 1.15pm
- From 2pm to 5.30pm
- Includes life jackets
Week - Day
excl. bank holidays- Any time between 10am and 5.30pm
- Includes life jackets
Weekend Day
Bank Holidays & weekend prices- Any time between 10am and 5.30pm
- Includes life jackets
£150 deposit required for this boat
With enough notice, we can provide a skipper for your hire at an extra cost. Please contact us to discuss.
Prices include VAT
Spice Merchant is a our largest boat for up to 12 people.
We require that the skipper is confident – if unsure, please call before booking.
Plenty of space for taking a picnic – 2 tables onboard.
The boat is covered with roll up sides and a permanent roof, making this an ideal day boat for the British weather!
Up to 12 people (must be a minimum of 2 adults 25+ years on board).
Travel either up stream towards Hambleden or down stream towards Cookham or a mix of both in a half day.
Day hires can travel to Henley and beyond upstream and back or down to Clivedon and back.
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 – absolutely no dogs.
Our Location
Book Online – for same day bookings call 01628 566290
Our Basic Rules
No Booze Cruising!
We do not take bookings for Stag or Hen parties or groups who want a booze cruise.
If you are in any doubt, please call us in advance of making your booking. We can refuse entry on our boats and we will not refund you if we are not happy on the day.
Security Deposits!
We don’t generally take deposits for or electric boats, but reserve the right take up to £250 Security/Damage Deposit for Zen Class and £150 for Crocodile.
We do require a mandatory £150 deposit for our Edwardian 12 Seater Launch..
If the boats are damaged or left filthy we will charge!
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 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 Ody Ventures Limited and is part of the Boat Rental Thames Group | Registered in England and Wales 09338577 VAT Reg: GB355954560