THAMES RIVER CRUISES

Thames River Cruises: the 15 Best Sailings in London

29 cruises  ·  from $14 a head

The Thames runs on the tide, so the timetable moves and the last boat back is earlier than most people expect. These 15 cover the Westminster hoppers, the Greenwich run and the evening sailings, priced and timed against the tide.

London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - The ride from Westminster to Embankment
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

1.Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,127 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $18Our pick

Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge for open-deck views, live commentary, flexible one-way or return travel, and strong value at $18.

“Absolutely loved the boat ride so informative, the staff absolutely made the experience worth their weight in gold good staff xxx”

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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London - Boarding beside the London Eye
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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

2.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Review of London’s 50-minute Thames Rockets speedboat ride, with landmarks, music, high-speed thrills, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The operators are extremely friendly and affable. My college age twins and I enjoyed this activity greatly.”

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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket - Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster
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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - The central route from Trafalgar Square to the Tower
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames - What you see between the Tower and Westminster
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London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

5.Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,274 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Review of London’s Thames afternoon tea cruise, with sandwiches, scones, landmark views, commentary, practical tips, and value advice.

“We had an amazing time! The food was great, the route was amazing, and it felt like the right amount of time! Would definitely recommend”

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London - Westminster Pier and the Opening Views
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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - The first hour: Tower Bridge and the historic riverfront
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

7.River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,493 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Review of London’s two-hour Thames evening cruise with sparkling wine, canapés, live music, Tower Bridge, and London skyline views.

“Relaxed 2 hour ride with lovely on board singer who kept us entertained Courtoeus staff, served us bubbly and a range of canapes even when we were in upper deck. One of them was very kind enough to serve us vegan starters as my family member was vegan.”

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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise - Dinner with London moving past the windows
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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

8.River Thames Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,159 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

London Thames dinner cruise review with illuminated landmarks, British food, live music, dancing, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Overall, we loved this experience. It was a beautiful setting inside and out. They handed out champagne upon arrival and The dinner was delicious. Staff was very friendly. The cruise itself was a great way to see the shoreline without barriers. The only criticism I would have, is that when you got to the meeting point, there was no further instructions on which dock to go down. A B C D E, and no signs. None of those signs said anything about a dinner cruise. Several people were confused. We just kept asking people in different lines until we found it.”

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London River Thames Lunch Cruise - A modern boat with broad river views
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London River Thames Lunch Cruise

9.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 1h 45m · from $48

Review of London’s 105-minute Thames lunch cruise, with a two-course meal, landmark views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“the meal was perfectly cooked and presented. The waitress (Yasmin) was both professional and very personable, basically nice and very good at her job. A good time was had by us both.”

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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River - The boat route from Big Ben to the Thames Barrier
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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

10.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

London Thames dinner cruise review covering views, food, live music, seating, value, practical tips, and who should book this evening tour.

“This was a wonderful evening, great food, excellent service and best view of the city! The singer she was amazing. A not to miss experience!”

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London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise - From Battersea Power Station to the London Eye
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London: Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

11.Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,597 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13Best value

Review of London’s Uber Boat Thames cruise: route, sights, value, boarding tips, drawbacks, and who should book this scenic one-way ride.

“It's a wonderful way to travel across London: lots of open spaces and views, a changing panorama, and lots of people-watching! and there's a bar onbaord.”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Waterloo and London Eye Pier: a handy central option
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - St James’s Palace adds royal intrigue
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

13.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Explore London’s haunted past on a guided ghost walk, Thames boat ride, and evening route from Green Park to the Tower of London.

“Thank you Marvin for a fantastic tour! We thoroughly enjoyed the captivating stories and it was great to cover so much ground in Central London by taking the Uber boat to get around”

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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal - Lunch While London Moves Past the Windows
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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames - Boarding beside the Tower of London
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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

15.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Review of London’s Thames afternoon tea cruise, with landmark views, scones, sandwiches, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“The afternoon tea exceeded expectations. Every table had a window seat. Table were set with linen tableclothes - elevating the entire experience. The finger sandwiches and mini patries were devine. Highly recommend!”

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