Combo: SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets with Flexible Thames River Cruise
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Save 14% by pairing London’s leading aquarium with a flexible Thames River cruise to streamline your South Bank and Thames sightseeing in one booking.
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Enjoy timed-entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium with access to all 14 zones. Explore the Shark Walk and glass tunnels independently at your own pace.
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With the flexible River Thames sightseeing cruise, board at any of the piers and access open-air decks and indoor saloons with live or recorded commentary.
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Visit both on the same day or split your visits; the cruise ticket offers total flexibility to board at any of the four piers at your convenience.
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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Timed entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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Free time to explore at your own pace
Thames River Cruise
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One-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
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Flexible boarding time
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Boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier or Tower Pier
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Live English commentary
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Recorded commentary in 14 languages
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Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
- VR experience
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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FamilyVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5We had an absolutely brilliant visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium and it exceeded every expectation! From the moment we walked in, the whole family was captivated — but it was truly magical seeing the pure joy and excitement on my kids' faces throughout the entire experience. The displays are wonderfully immersive and educational, and the variety of marine life on show is incredible. My children were completely in awe — pointing, gasping, and asking endless questions at every tank! The shark walkthrough tunnel was a definite highlight and had the kids buzzing with excitement for the rest of the day. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The whole venue was well-organised, clean, and easy to navigate with little ones in tow. It's rare to find an attraction that genuinely engages children so deeply while also being enjoyable for adults — SEA LIFE London absolutely delivers on that. We left with huge smiles, happy kids, and memories we'll treasure for a long time. We will absolutely be coming back! Highly recommended for any family looking for a wonderful day out in London.LLisa N
CoupleVerified booking5 days ago5/5Writing Excellent Experience with Headout We had a fantastic experience using Headout to book our tickets for the London Eye and Thames River Cruise. The booking process was quick, easy, and straightforward, and everything went smoothly on the day. The tickets were convenient to access, and both experiences were enjoyable and well organised. The London Eye offered spectacular views of London, while the Thames River Cruise was a wonderful way to see the city from a different perspective. We were very happy with the service from Headout and would definitely use them again for future attractions and experiences. Highly recommended!LLewis M
CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5We had a fantastic visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium and would definitely recommend it. It wasn’t too busy during our visit, which made it much more enjoyable and relaxed. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout, and the aquarium was very easy to navigate. There was a brilliant and wide selection of sea life to see, with plenty to keep both adults and children entertained. Everything was clean and well maintained, which really added to the overall experience. A great day out with lots to see and do — definitely worth a 5-star rating!MMiranda C
FamilyVerified bookingLast week5/5I loved that the experience combined two great activities in one package. SEA LIFE London Aquarium was enjoyable and engaging, and the flexible Thames River Cruise was a lovely way to relax and see London’s landmarks from the river. The flexibility made it easy to fit both activities into our day, and overall it was great value for money.JJudith S
FamilyVerified bookingLast week4/5My family—with three kids—had a great time. There are lots of different kinds of fish, big and small, as well as penguins, jellyfish, small animals, and more. The tunnel was also very impressive. We also thought the interactive exhibits at the end and the peepholes for kids along the way were fun. The number of people there was totally fine, too.
Two flexible experiences in one booking: explore SEA LIFE at your own pace, then board a river cruise to see London from the Thames.
Getting started
Arrive at SEA LIFE London Aquarium with your ticket and a valid ID ready for entry. Follow staff directions for security checks before heading inside. For the cruise, show your mobile voucher to staff at your chosen pier: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich.
What to expect
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Move through 14 themed zones designed as a walk-through route, so you can linger where you want and keep moving when it’s busy. The experience is fully indoors, with a mix of tanks, tunnels, and close-up viewing areas.
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Walk through transparent underwater tunnels for a 360-degree view of sharks and rays.
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Explore the Coral Kingdom, home to one of the UK’s largest living coral reefs.
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Observe scheduled feedings and educational talks across various marine habitats, including those of sharks, rays, penguins, and piranhas.
Thames River Cruise
Choose your boarding pier and settle onto the open-air deck or inside the heated saloon. The cruise offers a relaxed flow with live or recorded commentary as you pass central London’s riverside landmarks.
Features:
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Access a flexible route with boarding available at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich piers.
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Listen to live English commentary or recorded guides available in 14 languages.
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View iconic landmarks including the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Greenwich, and The Shard from the water.
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Facilities onboard, including restrooms and baby changing areas.
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What to bring
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
- Keep your tickets and a valid ID handy to present at the entrance.
What's not allowed
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
- Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside.
Accessibility
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
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Guests under 90 cm are not permitted on the VR experience for safety reasons.
Thames River Cruise
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.
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Infants under 2 also require a valid ticket.
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The VR experience runs on a first-come, first-served basis and may have short waits during peak times.
Thames River Cruise
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In the next step, you will be asked to select a time slot. However, note that the cruise has a flexible entry, and you can enter at any time.
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The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins.
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Please find the route and timetable here.
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Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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