Guests are met in London at the glamorous Stafford Hotel where they enjoy an afternoon tea. Then, the modern metropolis becomes but a distant memory upon boarding Magna Carta. Captain Dominic Read is a longtime area resident and an expert in the folklore and history of the river and its inhabitants. The cruise unfolds major historic sites alongside small slices of life: gently gliding past mansions and boathouses, as well as villages that look as if Miss Marple will pop out at any minute!
Back on board, four spacious cabins with modern en-suite baths provide havens of privacy, while the comfortable deck and light-filled indoor salon become the perfect vantage points to take in the passing scene.
Dining options deliciously address outdated notions about British cuisine. A broad selection of Old and New World wines are carefully paired with the meals. Unlike barging in other locations, it is not possible to bicycle or walk alongside the vessel as it cruises; however, once moored, active guests can disembark to explore port towns and the surrounding countryside by bicycle or on foot.
Read more. In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Magna Carta at the designated meeting point in London. Meet your crew at the traditional champagne reception. Tonight, enjoy the first of many gourmet dinners onboard. There is much more to see including the stunning privy gardens and the famous maze! This afternoon, the Magna Carta cruises up through Molesey Lock and following the meandering path of the river to our overnight mooring on Bell Weir Lock at Runnymede.
Drinks and dinner are served onboard. This morning's cruise takes us through Runnymede where King John put his seal on the Magna Carta in , from which our vessel takes its name. This afternoon, history comes alive at Windsor Castle!
