minute river trip

Sonning Mill Ferry

Sail to Sonning from Caversham, take in matinee, afternoon tea or walk the Thames Path

About

Cruise to the theatre, take tea or explore the Sonning area

Possibly our most unique cruise, new for 2026 you can now hop on the Sonning Mill Ferry in Caversham and let the boat take you all the way to the Mill at Sonning. Take in an afternoon matinee (limited dates), an evening dinner and theatre package, afternoon tea or use the sailing as a way to explore Sonning village and the river Thames.

Wherever possible this service will be on our Little Ship of Dunkirk, Devon Belle. She oozes character and is a a great river viewing platform packed full of her own history.

You can sail one way or book a return. You only need to select the outbound sailing any hop on any return. Don't miss the last boat! Theatre tickets and food sold separately, the ferry is a boat service between Caversham and Sonning Mill. You can book events and dining at Sonning Mill here.

The trip

Catch a Matinee at the Mill, Sonning

Treat yourself to theatre the way it was meant to be, arrive by water. Sail downstream from Caversham Bridge and return from The Mill. Perfect for the 9th July and 30th July matinees.

Afternoon Tea or explore Sonning

A leisurely summer afternoon awaits. Explore The Mill at Sonning, enjoy afternoon tea, and return at your leisure. Running every Thursday: July 16 & 23, August 6, 13 & 20, and September 3, 10, 17 & 24.

Caversham - Sonning - Caversham by boat

Looking to spend a couple of hours in Reading, then catch the round cruise to Caversham lock as a single or return.
Evening Shows at the Mill at Sonning Every Thursday: July 16 & 23 | Aug 6, 13 & 20 | Sept 3, 10, 17 & 24

A one-way sailing to dinner & theatre

Travel in style aboard the Devon Belle as the sun sets over the Thames, arriving at The Mill at Sonning ready for a wonderful night at the theatre. This is a one-way cruise, simply book your own return transport at the end of the evening.