Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

Name: Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier
Start: 2026-08-07T10:00:00
End: 2026-08-07T18:00:00
Location: London

4.6/5(1,585)

Mark C

Group

Verified booking

Last week

It was a very pleasant trip from Westminster to Greenwich. It was very busy from Westminster dock to Tower Pier so we sat inside on the lower deck. As the majority of the passengers disembarked at Tower Pier, we were able to sit on the top deck for the remainder of the journey and take in the fresh air on a hot day. It was good to see parts of London , I'd never seen at all or places I had seen but from the River Thames' perspective. The live commentary (by Howard?) was very funny and the staff on board were very nice and helpful.

Jivan K

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We had a fantastic experience on this London river cruise. It was a wonderful way to see the city from the water, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The highlight of the trip was our guide, who was incredibly funny and made the entire tour much more exciting and entertaining. Their great sense of humor, combined with interesting facts and stories about London's landmarks, kept everyone engaged from start to finish. We highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting London!

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.

Ideal for spontaneous travellers or busy schedules, enjoy London from open-air decks or heated indoor cabins without following a fixed route.

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

Children receive a complimentary activity book and colouring sheets, keeping young explorers entertained while learning about London from the river.

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

Best for: Packed sightseeing itineraries; no need to commit to an exact departure time

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
Sights covered
Houses of Parliament

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
Jivan K
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We had a fantastic experience on this London river cruise. It was a wonderful way to see the city from the water, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The highlight of the trip was our guide, who was incredibly funny and made the entire tour much more exciting and entertaining. Their great sense of humor, combined with interesting facts and stories about London's landmarks, kept everyone engaged from start to finish. We highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting London!
Joanna U
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The cruise offers spacious spots for trips to and from Greenwich. We bought some crisps and drinks. The pace is slow enough to enjoy all the views. The only issue I had was understanding the timetable—it's not very user-friendly. I would suggest adding clear itinerary information for better clarity.
Charlotte I
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
One of the captains was up for telling us about the different sites and all the cool facts about the thames. It made the experience really fun and entertaining, as well as teaching us more about City of London and Greater London!
Tracey S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Yes had a lovely time on the cruise crossing, never been on one before I would recommend to anyone to try, the weather was very nice n hot however the breeze from the Thames made it very pleasant
Stephanie S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The best bit was the guy on the microphone describing what we were seeing. He was great, so funny. The views were fab, and having a bar and toilets onboard was super helpful.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.

Flexi Tickets remain valid if a scheduled departure is cancelled; take the next available boat, as refunds aren’t provided.

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 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.

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