Welcome to
Zen Electric
Self-Drive
Motor Boat Hire
Boat Rental On the River Thames Full or Half Day Hire
Re-Opening in April 2023
Welcome to
Zen Electric
Self-Drive
Motor Boat Hire
Boat Rental On the River Thames Full or Half Day Hire
Covid Policy and Updates
COVID-19 May 9 2022
Any cancellations due to Covid-19 will require evidence of a positive test.
Customers and staff are requested to follow any Government Guidelines.
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 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.
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 5 People
Zen Class is the larger of our 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
Silent, 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 20 minutes whilst we provide a full safety briefing for the crew before heading out out.
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 at weekend prices- Any time between 10am and 5.30pm
- Includes life jackets
We reserve the right to take a Security Deposit up to £250
Prices include VAT
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 at weekend prices- Any time between 10am and 5.30pm
- 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 manageble and stable boat perfect for families with small children!
We’ve fitted a new silent electric motor, making this very pleasant and simple to use.
Ideal for a family with smaller children or a couple looking for some quiet time.
Up to 5 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.
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 25 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
Advanced Bookings Only – 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, but reserve the right take £200 Security/Damage Deposit for Zen Class and £150 for Crocodile. If the boats are damaged or left filthy we will charge!
We will need to take a photo of photo ID with address (driving licesnse prior to going on the water).
No Pets!
We love animals, but due to some misbehaved dogs on our boats in the past, 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 Electric 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 electric 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