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Guests enjoying tea and scones on Thames River Cruise with city view.
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Dining on Thames River cruise with view of The Shard in London.
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Afternoon tea on a Thames River cruise with people enjoying drinks and views of London.
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London Eye and Thames River cruise boat near Tower of London.
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Visitors inside a London Eye capsule overlooking the River Thames and Big Ben.
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Tower Bridge and sightseeing cruise on River Thames, London.
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  • Thames River cruises are very popular in London because you get to glide under the Tower Bridge, view unique vantage points of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Festival Hall, the Shard, Westminster Bridge, London Eye, Oxo Building, and St. Paul’s Cathedral amongst the many other iconic sights.
  • You can board Thames River cruises in London at the following locations: 
    • Westminster Pier
    • Embankment Pier
    • Festival Pier
    • Bankside Pier
    • Tower Bridge Quay, and
    • Greenwich Pier
  • There are 4 Thames River cruise options: 
    • Thames Sightseeing Cruise: Take a scenic journey along the Thames River to see the iconic attraction from unique vantage spots on sightseeing cruises in London.
    • Thames Lunch Cruises: Feast on authentic European recipes with the backdrop of London’s most recognizable landmarks with lunch cruises in London.
    • Thames Dinner Cruises: Enjoy a romantic experience with your loved one with a delicious menu under London’s night sky as you sail by the towering landmarks on dinner cruises in London
    • Thames Hop-on-hop-off River Cruises: Explore the city at your own pace using a mix of hop-on-hop-off bus tours and Thames river cruises to get across popular landmarks. 
  • Yes, Thames dinner cruises are available during sunsets. You will be served authentic European 3-course delicacies for lunch, or a 4-course meal along with a cocktail for dinner while gazing at London's most iconic landmarks in the backdrop.
  • Yes, most Thames River cruises offer a glass of wine or a drink. However, most sightseeing cruises do not include drinks.
  • You can pick a 3-course Thames lunch cruise if you want to see the iconic sights in daylight or the 4-course 3-hour Thames Dinner cruise with a glass of cocktail under the stars for a more intimate experience.
  • Yes, Thames dinner cruises are available during sunsets. They usually tend to extend for longer than lunch cruises, offering a 4-course Mediterranean dinner menu along with a glass of ritzy cocktail on a luxury cruise while sailing across the shimmering lights of London's most famous attractions. You can also pick a dinner cruise with live entertainment for a more memorable experience.
  • The best day cruises in London are: 
    The best night cruises in London are: 
    • Thames River Jazz and Dinner Cruise — Feast on a lip-smacking 3-meal course while tapping your feet to the music of a live Jazz band under the London night sky while sailing on the Thames River.
    • Bateaux London Dinner Cruise On the Thames With Live Entertainment — On a Bateaux London dinner cruise on the Thames with live entertainment enjoy live entertainment music, a five-course set menu, and London’s nightscape while savoring a luxurious dinner cruise on the River Thames.
    • Bateaux London: Dinner Cruise on River Thames — Bask on the stunning views of London’s sunset while enjoying a delicious five-course dinner menu on a Bateaux London dinner cruise on River Thames.
  • Summers (June-August) are considered the best time to take a Thames River Cruise. During other seasons, London's weather is usually unpredictable which leads to a high risk of cancellation of rides.
  • Only some sightseeing cruises include either a live tour guide or an audio guide but never both. Make sure you choose the cruise for the kind of guides you have a preference for.
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Maureen Smith
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Maureen

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
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The whole experience was great, really well organised. The afternoon tea was perfectly adequate in fact there were more than enough cakes supplied. The staff were really friendly despite having to work to a tight schedule. The river views were spectacular, made better by the brilliant sunshine and blue sky. Also, the unofficial guided tour of the the river views was done with humour which made it enjoyable. I would recommend it to friends and family.

Thames River Afternoon Cruise with British Tea & Scones

Lynne Gibbs
GB

Lynne

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
5/5

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This is a lovely thing to do whilst in London. You get to see some famous sights and landmarks from a different perspective. This particular cruise was made more special by the live commentary the crew provided, it was energetic, informative and humorous.

Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

William White

William

Aug 2025
5/5

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Every time we're in London for holiday and if the weather is good, we like to take this river cruise to Greenwich for brunch or lunch. The Thames Sightseeing Tour boats are usually smaller and less crowded. They cruise along at a slower pace which we prefer. The crew are usually very knowledgeable about the landmarks along the way, sometimes describing them with a bit of British humor which is much appreciated. This particular day was spectacular, sunny, breezy and calm currents. Very enjoyable day out on the water! Cheers!

Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

SIINO Tony

Siino

Aug 2025
5/5

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This dîner cruise on thames was marvellous. The meals, the songs and colored ligths on the boat cell were magics. We discovered the main places of London belong thames, and had time to take beautifull pictures. The staff was attentive, and the ambiance convivial.

Thames River Dinner Cruise with Sunset Views, Drinks and Food

Katrin Sieber
DE

Katrin

Germany
Jul 2025
5/5

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All the staff were very polite, easy to understand and everything went very quickly and smoothly with the online tickets.

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Hetherington Tshuma
GB

Hetherington

United Kingdom
Jul 2025
5/5

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Great experience. It was first time for all of us and my visitors from the US where grateful for the experience. A day trip to remember. Thank you......

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Karan Singh Purbhoonauth
GB

Karan

United Kingdom
Jul 2025
5/5

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Unforgettable Experience! We had the absolute pleasure of enjoying the River Cruise with a delicious two-course meal yesterday, and I must say—it was nothing short of amazing! The food was perfectly cooked, the service was so professional yet friendly, and the views of London from the river were simply breathtaking. What made it even more special was having family visiting from Mauritius—they were completely blown away by the entire experience. It gave us all a sense of peace, joy, and gratitude. Sharing such a beautiful moment together on the water reminded us how blessed we are. Thank you to the team for creating such a memorable day. A powerful reminder that life is about moments like these. Highly recommended!

Thames River Lunch Cruise with 2-Course Meal, Coffee & Tea

Lynda Hunt
GB

Lynda

United Kingdom
Jun 2025
5/5

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Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Air conditioned. Super surprised when we were seated at the front. No tea or coffee was offered but food was lovely. Really a wonderful way of seeing London from the river.

Thames River Lunch Cruise with 2-Course Meal, Coffee & Tea

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