Sightseeing Cruises

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Name: Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
Start: 2025-10-30T13:00:00
End: 2025-10-30T16:30:00
Location: London

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

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Women enjoying Thames River cruise with London Eye in background.

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

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4.1/5

(703)

Van

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I'd recommend the London Eye, a great view of London and Big Ben in particular. No waiting, no need to buy a faster ticket. We arrived early and had no trouble getting on without having to wait for our timetable. As for the cruise, I'm a little disappointed. We got on at the London Eye, and the boat was already full. We sat where there was room, so we were separated. No commentary in French with audioguide as advertised. The QR code in the boat is only for ordering food and drinks. On the other hand, the view of Tower Bridge from the Thames is very beautiful. Worth it for that alone.

Marissa

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I highly recommend taking the fast line because it makes a considerable difference in time saved, I took it and in less than 10 minutes I was already inside, I also recommend going at 11am which is when the attraction starts operations. They have order in the lines, it is organized and certainly buy your photo packages adding the digital version, they give you many versions of backgrounds and videos, excellent experience.

Dupont

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Excellent combination of cruise and London Eye. The morning cruise is great, less crowded and very pleasant. We set off from Westminster Pier and got off at Tower Bridge, with a magnificent view of the buildings and clear explanations (in English...). London eye at night is magical! It's splendid to see the city lit up, magnificent!

Cruise through the heart of London along the River Thames, taking in breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Listen to live English commentary or choose from a multilingual audio guide, with the freedom to board at any of the four main piers.

History lovers will enjoy views of the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Shakespeare’s Globe, all icons of the city’s storied past.

Enhance the sightseeing with your preferred drink selection, choosing from beer, wine, Prosecco, or a classic single spirit and mixer.

Fun fact: The River Thames flows through London for 215 miles, making it the longest river entirely in England!

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

One-way sightseeing flexible ticket

Flexible boarding time

Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from 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 including beer, house wine (175 ml), Prosecco (one glass) or a 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
Marissa
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I highly recommend taking the fast line because it makes a considerable difference in time saved, I took it and in less than 10 minutes I was already inside, I also recommend going at 11am which is when the attraction starts operations. They have order in the lines, it is organized and certainly buy your photo packages adding the digital version, they give you many versions of backgrounds and videos, excellent experience.
Van
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
I'd recommend the London Eye, a great view of London and Big Ben in particular. No waiting, no need to buy a faster ticket. We arrived early and had no trouble getting on without having to wait for our timetable. As for the cruise, I'm a little disappointed. We got on at the London Eye, and the boat was already full. We sat where there was room, so we were separated. No commentary in French with audioguide as advertised. The QR code in the boat is only for ordering food and drinks. On the other hand, the view of Tower Bridge from the Thames is very beautiful. Worth it for that alone.
Dupont
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent combination of cruise and London Eye. The morning cruise is great, less crowded and very pleasant. We set off from Westminster Pier and got off at Tower Bridge, with a magnificent view of the buildings and clear explanations (in English...). London eye at night is magical! It's splendid to see the city lit up, magnificent!
David
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
A bit confusing at times, but everything went smoothly. Strange cruise which was only one way, no return but easy enough to get the tube back. The crew were good at doing a commentary and we learnt a lot. London eye was great, felt very safe. I would definitely recommend getting the fast track.
Louise
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
From booking, to receiving tickets, easily accessible via the app to giving us the best day out in London. The city cruise was great too, especially giving us the flexibility we needed. The staff were great on board, friendly, funny and informative. Loved The Tower of London too Great day!!

Cruising along the River Thames

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the River Thames, departing from one of four iconic piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich. With boats setting off every 20 to 40 minutes, you can begin your adventure at your convenience. As you cruise, take in the breathtaking views of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, the majestic Houses of Parliament, and the vibrant South Bank. Marvel at the historic beauty of Greenwich, home to the Prime Meridian. Whether you bask in the sunshine on the open-air deck or stay cozy inside the heated indoor saloon, you can sip a drink from the fully stocked bar (at your expense) as you soak in the sights.

A flexible sightseeing experience for everyone

With a flexible one-way sightseeing ticket, you have the freedom to board at any of the three piers and enjoy the river’s iconic views in one smooth journey. Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages provides fascinating insights into the landmarks you pass. Whether you're sailing beneath historic bridges or admiring London’s modern skyline, this cruise offers a unique perspective of the city. Plus, with wheelchair accessibility onboard, everyone can enjoy this scenic and informative cruise along one of the world’s most famous rivers. Add more enjoyment by upgrading to include drinks such as beer, wine, Prosecco, or a single spirit with mixer.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

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.

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.

Please find the route and timetable here.

Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.

With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the pier staff and board the boat at any of the boarding points.

Boarding points

With your flexible cruise ticket, you can board from any of the following four piers at the selected timeslot

Westminster Millennium Pier

Board your cruise at Westminster Millennium Pier.

Address: Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom.

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London Eye Pier

Board your cruise at London Eye Waterloo Pier.

Address: London 1SW1A 1AE, United Kingdom.

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Tower Pier

Board your cruise at Tower Millennium Pier.

Address: Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK.

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Greenwich Pier

Board your cruise at City Cruises London Greenwich Pier.

Address: King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, United Kingdom.

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