Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

Name: Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier
Start: 2026-09-11T10:00:00
End: 2026-09-11T18:00:00
Location: London

4.6/5(1,678)

Louise W

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Great cruise, live commentary was good, quite funny and very informative but he does mention that he is not paid to do this, it's a way of gaining tips. Something to be aware of, we have all paid to be on the cruise we shouldn't be made to feel we have to tip as well.

Sara C

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

The ease of booking, the convenience of boarding, the professionalism of the crew, but above all, the view. You get to see historic buildings and attractions from a completely different and truly fascinating perspective. Definitely worth recommending.

Bensabeur A

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A very enjoyable experience, full of joy, fun, and lots of new insights. Booking tickets is very easy on the HeadOut website. All the information is clear and precise. I really loved the price comparison chart showing ticket prices throughout the month. Also, the booking process was very flexible because the boarding time is up to the tourist. Thank you very much.

L H

Group

Verified booking

Aug 2026

A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.

Charles G

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The trip to Greenwich was very picturesque and the crew advised on landmarks as we passed by. The boats are busy during August but seats are generally available. It's worth doing for the sightseeing and there are drinks and snacks available if you need them.

Anna T

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

An easy and fun experience with flexible boarding pass, lots to see and multiple seating options. I took two under ten year olds and they said it was the best day out. I would book this again in the future. We had a lovely time.

Set sail along the Thames with City Cruises, boarding from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier anytime on your selected day for a one-way cruise.

Enjoy flexible sightseeing from open-air decks or heated indoor cabins, with no fixed route to follow.

Learn fascinating stories about London’s history and landmarks through live English commentary or a multilingual audio guide as you cruise.

Keep children entertained with a complimentary activity book and colouring sheets, adding a fun, interactive element to the journey.

Upgrade to a hop-on-hop-off ticket for unlimited cruises all day, allowing you to hop on or off at any pier and explore London at your own pace.

Flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

Board and disembark from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier

Arrive at any time on the selected date, no pre-booking required (see timetable)

Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck and heated indoors

Complimentary kids' activity book & colouring sheets

Additional paid upgrades:

24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ticket (view route and timetable [here])

Access to the onboard bar (available at an additional cost)

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
4 Boarding points
Westminster Pier
Get direction
London Eye Pier
Get direction
Greenwich Pier
Get direction
Tower Pier
Get direction
Sights covered
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Borough Market
Southwark Cathedral
HMS Belfast
The Shard
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf
Royal Observatory

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Bensabeur A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very enjoyable experience, full of joy, fun, and lots of new insights. Booking tickets is very easy on the HeadOut website. All the information is clear and precise. I really loved the price comparison chart showing ticket prices throughout the month. Also, the booking process was very flexible because the boarding time is up to the tourist. Thank you very much.
L H
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.
Charles G
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The trip to Greenwich was very picturesque and the crew advised on landmarks as we passed by. The boats are busy during August but seats are generally available. It's worth doing for the sightseeing and there are drinks and snacks available if you need them.
Emily W
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The commentating on the history of London and it’s buildings was really interesting, he also made sure to include humour which made the ride really enjoyable and memorable!
Lucie V
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We enjoyed the commented cruise by one of the staff. It was comfortable way how to get to the Greenwich and we saw London from a different perspective.

What to bring

Tickets and ID: Carry your entry tickets and a valid ID for a smooth boarding experience.

Accessibility

Accessibility: This experience is accessible for wheelchair users and guests with prams or strollers.

Additional information

Facilities: Restrooms and baby-changing facilities are available on board.

Flexi tickets: If a scheduled departure is cancelled, your flexi ticket remains valid and you can board the next available boat. Refunds are not provided.

Cruise duration: The average cruising time between piers is 40 minutes. The route from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier takes about 10 minutes.

Boat changes: Some circular tours may require you to change boats at Tower Pier.

Hop-on hop-off usage: With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you can board and disembark as often as you like until services end for the day, and continue using it the next day until the ticket expires.

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