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Christmas Cruises

On our Christmas Cruise we like to create an atmosphere that matches the season, with mince pies and Christmas decorations. On Christmas Eve, presents may be placed under the tree and an optional midnight mass is available.

The Magna Carta cruise is a wonderful 4 day experience at the heart of England's Christmas. She starts in Central London where she is moored in St Katherine's Dock near Tower Bridge. Then as the week unfolds, the barge makes her way past Chelsea and Richmond, on to Windsor and further upstream as the river gets more breathtaking. Highlights will include visits to Hampton Court Palace, Runnymede, Windsor Castle and the opportunity to enjoy bracing walks in the Royal Parks, or a pint of ale in an old pub in front a roaring log fire. And, of course, when you return to the warm and cosy Magna Carta, you will be greeted with wonderful Christmas fare and warming drinks like mulled wine.

There is also a wide selection of optional entertainment to choose from such as London Ghost Walks, viewing the Christmas lights, ice-skating at Somerset House or Hampton Court Palace, carol concerts and pantomimes.