London experiences,
August 02 2024
Stretching 346km in total, the River Thames is an iconic symbol of the city of London and a great way to explore the capital. There are lots of London Thames River Cruises to choose from with the most affordable starting at just £15 per person. If you’d prefer a luxury laze through the city there are more lavish London boat tour options with dinner and bubbly on board too.
This affordable Thames River sightseeing tour travels from Westminster to Greenwich by boat, passing some of the city’s top landmarks along the way. During this one-hour tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, Tower Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre on a one-way trip, or you can make your way back to where you started if you prefer.
When stopping in Greenwich don’t forget to visit the Cutty Sark, a nautical marvel and the fastest ship of its time-turned tourist attraction, or the Royal Observatory Greenwich, home to London’s only planetarium.
The Thames River Dinner Cruise is a wonderful way to enjoy the sights in London. This evening option is suitable for couples, or you can enjoy it as a family dinner cruise, with a 4-course British meal prepared and served as you learn about London’s landmarks. This 3-hour tour offers live music while you’re adrift as well as a dancefloor for after hours.
The cruise loops from Westminster Pier, through to Canary Wharf and back to Westminster with stunning views of attractions like The Shard and The London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Ticket prices start at £80 per person, including dinner and a glass of fizz.
A city cruise of London offering the quintessential British experience – this Thames River Cruise with Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Take a 90-minute tour of London, starting and ending at Tower Pier with sights of London’s famous landmarks along the way.
This city cruise is available from Thursday to Sunday from £55 per person, which includes a traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, cakes, scones, jam and cream and an optional upgrade to include a glass of bubbly.
See London’s top attractions light up the evening skyline on this Thames Jazz Dinner Cruise for two or book as a group, if you’d rather bring more friends. Enjoy live jazz music alongside a 3-course dinner while you tour London landmarks like The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, The Shard and Tower Bridge from only £99 per person. Set sail at Westminster Pier and enjoy the ride in the heated saloon, perfect for chilly evenings or brave the top deck for some of the best views of the city sights.
This romantic boat ride through London is not one to miss, the two-hour Thames Sunset Cruise offers sights of The Shard, London Eye and HMS Belfast with a glass of fizz and snacks included. Set sail from just £39 per person and view the city skyline in a new light through hues of purples, pinks and blues as the sun sets over the city, the ideal evening boat cruise.
London has some truly magnificent sights to see, so it’s worth noting these Thames boat trips are very popular. To avoid disappointment, we’d recommend pre-booking your tickets for a boat ride through London, and stretching the celebrations through the evening with a night at one of our Thistle Hotels in Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, Bloomsbury Park, Holborn or Park Lane to take in more of what the capital has to offer.
