Self Drive Hire Boats

Self-Drive Boat Hire on The Upper River Medway - Maidstone (Non-Tidal)

**THE MAIN HIRER MUST BE OVER 21 YEARS OLD - ID WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE DAY **

Operating 7 days a week between April & October (subject to weather and river conditions), following a safety briefing and boat handling lesson from one of our skippers you can take to the river on your own in one of our authentic day boats.

With a travel area running between Allington Lock and Teston Lock you can cruise through the beautiful Kent countryside and get in touch with nature and wildlife.

For those who take 4hr hire, you have the option to try your hand at going through a lock at East Farleigh.

You are welcome to bring your own refreshments, but if you just want to chill out, you can moor up at Allington and enjoy the Malta Inn Beefeater or Little Old Tea House tea room.

**All self-drive hires start and end at our moorings at the rear of The Archbishops Palace Maidstone ME15 6XG**

Boat Capacities, Prices and Time Slots

Important Information

• Hires start and end from our moorings at The Arch Bishops Palace Maidstone.
• Pre-Book Only Via our website
• Weight restrictions may apply if overall boat capacity is exceeded
• The lead hirer and driver must be aged 21 or over, ID may be required.
• Alcohol is not permitted on the boats
• Additional Charge on Bank Holidays
• Travel Area - Between Allington and Teston Locks subject to length of hire.
• Induction/Safety Briefing on Manoeuvring the Boat and Rules of the River
• Buoyancy Aids Provided
• Fuel Included
• 1 Dog allowed at an extra charge of £10 per booking

Please note the following additional information -

N.B - Your booking is not confirmed until payment has been received in full, once payment is made you cannot cancel for a refund, if the weather conditions do not permit safe travel then we will endeavour to offer you an alternative date subject to our availability.

You will need to arrive and check in at the refreshment kiosk at least 20 minutes before your departure time to allow for your induction and safety briefing.

ME Card Member Discounts - The 10% ME Card discount is applied at cart or checkout using the designated promotional code. A valid ME Card must be presented in person when collecting the boat. If the cardholder is unable to produce a valid ME Card on arrival, the discount will be forfeited and the remaining 10% balance will be payable before the hire commences.

Click Here to download a copy of our Self Drive Hire Boats Terms and Conditions.