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The 15 Best Thames River Cruises in London

43 tours  ·  from $14 a head

A river bus to Greenwich costs a fraction of a sightseeing cruise and passes the same bridges. The 15 below sort the commentary boats, the hop-on services and the dinner sailings by price, route and how long you are actually on the water.

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Why the Thames is the right place to see London
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

1.Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22,836 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22Our pick

Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich for London landmarks, live commentary, open-deck views, and an easy way to reach Greenwich.

“The captain did the guide and not only gave excellent direction on how to see what he was talking about shared awesome information about not only the buildings but general history along the Thames.”

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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - Boarding at Westminster Pier
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

2.Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

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

Cruise from Westminster to Butler’s Wharf for open-deck Thames views, live commentary, major London sights, and an easy, good-value ride.

“Absolutely awesome. Very entertaining guide. Good beer on tap. Just watch out, the guide isn’t paid from your ticket. Have some cash to tip him. Its worth it. Also, the ending point is not Tower Bridge Pier but Butler’s Wharf so keep that in mind if yOu plan to visit The Tower Of London right after. It will take you about 20-30 minutes to get there.”

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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London - Parliament, Big Ben, and the best central views
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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

3.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

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

Ride a 12-seat speedboat from the London Eye past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Canary Wharf with history, music, and high-speed thrills.

“First of all ,Waiting for our family late arrival, Good ride and excellent service ,thank you very much for service.”

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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket - Boarding beneath the London Eye
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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 west route around Buckingham Palace and Kensington
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - From the London Eye to St. Paul’s Cathedral
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

6.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Review the Thames hop-on hop-off cruise, with London landmarks, live commentary, Greenwich access, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We took the cruise down to Greenwich where we had lunch at a great restaurant called the Cutty Sark, right on the water. It was excellent.”

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London - Tower Bridge and the Tower of London
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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - Tower Bridge, the Tower, and the eastern riverfront
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

London: River Thames Dinner Cruise - Dinner with a view, not a restaurant tasting menu
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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

9.River Thames Dinner Cruise

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

Review of London’s 3-hour Thames dinner cruise, with sparkling wine, a British meal, live music, dancing, and illuminated landmarks.

“It was a great activity! The boat was very nice, the staff was extremely friendly, and the atmosphere was amazing. I’ve taken similar dining cruises in other cities, and was amazed how far up the Thames this boat went!! It was exciting! We loved it”

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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River - Westminster, Big Ben, and the London Eye
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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

11.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

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

Review of London’s Thames dinner cruise, with landmark views, a three-course meal, live music, dancing, costs, seating, and practical tips.

“Please save your money and do not book this. Practically every aspect of this experience was not enjoyable — bad food, cramped tables shared with strangers, bright lights ruining the ambiance and making it difficult to see outside, bad music (the singer was good but the song choices were awful), and poor waitstaff. In particular, one waiter spilled an entire tray of drinks on my wife early into the night, breaking glasses and cutting her hand. He then stood by while his co-worker cleaned up the mess and bandaged my wife’s finger. The manager didn’t even come to our table to apologize on the staff’s behalf. We were offered a…”

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London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise - Battersea Power Station to Westminster
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London: Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

12.Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

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

Ride Uber Boat along the Thames for flexible sightseeing, river views, and easy stops from Battersea to Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and Barking.

“Wonderful trip for us and amazing we can't forget ❤️. The view of the whole ride is so pretty everyone enjoy this trip with their love ones.”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Tower Pier brings you close to Tower Bridge
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - Meeting at Diana in Green Park
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal - The Shard, Globe Theatre, and London Eye
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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

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