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SEA LIFE London Aquarium & Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames Experience

Friends taking a selfie on a Thames River cruise with Big Ben in the background, London.

Women enjoying Thames River cruise with London Eye in background.

Three people seated inside a Thames River cruise boat, viewing modern London buildings.

Cruise boat on the Thames River with Westminster Bridge and London skyline in the background.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

4.3/5(2,308)

Enrico S

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Great service; it works really well with the app. The Thames cruise was truly beautiful. In my personal opinion, the London Eye ride isn’t worth the ticket price—it didn’t leave a particularly strong impression on me. I went during the day. Maybe it would be better at sunset or at night.

Andrzej G

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Amazing place worth to visit being in London. Used AI to evaluate this place before visit but it was definetely underestimated by common LLMs. Kids mentioned best attraction during out trip

Tamara S

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

I've been to several aquariums in Germany. But Sealife in London was by far the best! The tanks were beautifully designed and very informative.

Cesar L

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The London Eye experience is fantastic. Seeing London’s most iconic sights from above is a great experience. The same goes for the river cruise, but if you have to choose just one, go for the London Eye—the other experience isn’t really worth it. We booked a cruise for 1:00 p.m. and had to wait over 30 minutes because it actually didn’t leave until 1:30 p.m.

Anna C

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Booking with Headout was fantastic; everything went great, and the tickets were cheaper. We took the boat tour on the Thames and rode the London Eye. We barely had to wait in line at the London Eye, since it moves very quickly. The boat ride was a really pleasant experience since we went on a sunny day! But I would have liked the option to buy a ticket for the full circuit, not just a one-way ticket.

Emanuela M

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

A must-try experience!!! From the London Eye, you get a beautiful bird's-eye view of the city, and there's plenty of time to take lots of photos during the ride. The cabins are clean and comfortable. There’s a long line, but as long as you stick to the scheduled time, it moves quickly. The view from the Thames is also lovely, and the cruise is relaxing. Just remember to download the app with the audio guide if you don’t speak Italian. I highly recommend this combo!

Highlights:

Two London essentials in one booking: self-paced SEA LIFE London Aquarium entry plus a one-way Thames sightseeing cruise with flexible boarding.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium: Explore 14 themed zones at your own pace, including the underwater tunnels and feeding sessions.

Thames sightseeing cruise: Board at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich piers, with live English commentary and recordings in 14 languages.

Open-air deck or heated indoor saloon onboard, so you can cruise comfortably in different weather.

Options vary by ticket: SEA LIFE upgrades can include VR and an exclusive mission pack/guidebook, and cruise upgrades can include a drink.Additional Highlights: Additional Highlights:

SEA LIFE highlights include the Coral Kingdom living reef, Polar Adventure, and the walk-through underwater tunnels.

On the cruise route, you’ll pass major riverside sights like the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, and Greenwich.

Boats have restrooms and baby changing facilities onboard.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Free time to explore at your own pace

Flexible entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium [as per option selected]

Access to the VR Experience [as per option selected]

An exclusive mission pack or guidebook [as per option selected]

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

One-way sightseeing flexible ticket

Flexible boarding time

Choice of boarding pier: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier

Live English commentary

Recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Drinks (beer, house wine, Prosecco, or single spirit and mixer) [as per option selected]

Fully stocked bar (at additional cost)

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
Cesar L
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The London Eye experience is fantastic. Seeing London’s most iconic sights from above is a great experience. The same goes for the river cruise, but if you have to choose just one, go for the London Eye—the other experience isn’t really worth it. We booked a cruise for 1:00 p.m. and had to wait over 30 minutes because it actually didn’t leave until 1:30 p.m.
Roberta S
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
The guide on the first cruise was awesome. But I had to get off and get another ferry going the opposite way. This guide was bad. The ride is VERY short. And The Eye is nothing more than an enclosed Ferris wheel. However the views were spectacular. Just thought the experience was a little expensive for what you receive
Enrico S
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Great service; it works really well with the app. The Thames cruise was truly beautiful. In my personal opinion, the London Eye ride isn’t worth the ticket price—it didn’t leave a particularly strong impression on me. I went during the day. Maybe it would be better at sunset or at night.
Andrzej G
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Amazing place worth to visit being in London. Used AI to evaluate this place before visit but it was definetely underestimated by common LLMs. Kids mentioned best attraction during out trip
Tamara S
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
I've been to several aquariums in Germany. But Sealife in London was by far the best! The tanks were beautifully designed and very informative.

Two flexible experiences in one booking: explore SEA LIFE at your pace, then pick a pier and take in London from the Thames.

Getting started

Arrive at SEA LIFE London Aquarium with your ticket and valid ID ready for validation. Follow staff directions for security checks before entering. For the cruise, show your mobile voucher to pier staff and board from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

What to expect

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.

Features

Walk through transparent underwater tunnels for a 360° view of sharks, rays, and schools of fish.

See the Coral Kingdom exhibits featuring the UK’s largest living coral reef.

Watch scheduled feedings of sharks, rays, penguins, and piranhas.

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

What to expect

Choose your boarding pier and settle in on the open-air deck or inside the heated saloon. Commentary runs as you cruise past central London’s riverside landmarks.

Features

Live English commentary, plus recorded commentary available in 14 languages.

Views along the Thames, including the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, and Greenwich.

Facilities onboard, including restrooms and baby changing areas.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Wheelchair accessible

Pram/stroller accessible

Assistance dogs allowed

Guests under 90 cm are not permitted on the VR experience

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Wheelchair accessible

Pram/stroller accessible

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket

Infants under 2 also require a valid ticket

Anytime entry tickets allow entry at any time on your selected day

Carer tickets are only valid when accompanied by at least one person with a full-priced ticket

Carers of disabled guests can enter for free with proper documentation

The VR experience is first-come, first-served and may have short waits during peak times

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

You’ll be asked to select a time slot at checkout, but the cruise has flexible entry and you can board at any time

Some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier

Facilities onboard: restrooms and baby changing facilities

Route and timetable available via the provided link in your voucher details

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Tickets and a valid ID

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Large bags and suitcases

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.