Flexible Ticket

River Thames Boat Cruise

Approximately 1 hours

From €25

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A couple cruises under the Tower Bridge in London

Friends take a selfie in front of the Tower Bridge in London

A family points to London landmarks from a river cruise along the Thames with Big Ben and Parliament in the background

Friends pose for a photo with warm drinks in hand in front of the London Eye

Three girls admire the London cityscape from a boat on the Thames

A couple poses for a photo in front of the London Eye

A couple enjoys the views of London from a boat on the River Thames

Overview

See London from the best vantage point; the River Thames. Enjoy a cruise along this iconic waterway and see the sights of London like never before.

Secure your boat ticket now! The boats depart every 30-45 minutes depending on the season and your preferred departure pier. Embark at any one of our four docks (Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, or Greenwich Pier) then sit back, relax, and enjoy the famous London landmarks as you cruise along the River Thames.

Tour Details

What’s Included

River Thames Cruise ticket
Live or recorded commentary
Onboard concessions available (cost not included)
Wheelchair access

Good to Know

Upon purchase, you will receive a QR code valid for your cruise. Your ticket must be first scanned for the date it is booked, then once scanned, it is valid for repeated use for 24 hours.
Cruises depart every 30-45 minutes
These are hop on/ hop off which allow you to disembark the boat, enjoy a few sights, and then return to the boat to cruise to another pier. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours.
Boats depart from four piers: the Westminster Pier, the London Eye Pier, the Tower Pier, or the Greenwich Pier
Average cruising time from one pier to the other is 40 mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is about 10 minutes.
Please note that although ticket times are listed, you can use your ticket at any time on the date for which they are booked. Times are listed simply for inventory purposes.
All sales are final.
You make modify your cruise ticket date up to 48 hours ahead of the date and time you have booked.

Highlights

Two women have a conversation on a boat with the Tower of London in the background. — 1The Tower of London

A family enjoys ice cream while on a River Thames Cruise with Big Ben in the background — 2Big Ben

A couple admires the London cityscape with the Shard in the background — 4The Shard

A family poses for a photo in front of the Tower Bridge in London — 5The Tower Bridge

A couple takes a selfie in front the Millennium Bridge in London while on a River Thames cruise — 6Millennium Bridge

Two young girls look at London from the river with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background. — 7St. Paul's Cathedral

A family admires Parliament and Big Ben from the River Thames in London — 8Parliament

Friends enjoy champagne as the sunsets over the River Thames in London — 9Stunning Skylines

Embarkment

You are welcome to embark from one of four piers:

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Check our Fat Tire Tours general FAQs or get in touch.

Questions About the River Thames Cruise in London

How long is the cruise?

It’s really up to you! The shortest cruise can be just 10 minutes or you can opt to travel between the two most distant piers (Westminster & Greenwich) which is about a 1hr20 minute cruise. Average cruise times between piers are 40 minutes, and our staff will be happy to help you get off at your preferred pier once on board.

What do the river cruise tickets include?

Your boat ticket grants you 24-hour access to use the boat as much as you’d like. The average cruising time is 40 minutes, except for the trip between Westminster Pier and London Eye Pier which is 10 minutes. Once you board the ship, you can choose at which pier you would like to stop. You can choose to do a round-trip cruise, or disembark to explore the area and then hop onto the next boat back. It’s totally up to you!

All boats come with concessions (available inside the boat but cost not included in ticket price), toilets, and either recorded or live commentary.

Which piers are included in the River Thames Cruise?

You can embark or disembark from four piers: the Westminster Pier, the London Eye Pier, the Tower Pier, or the Greenwich Pier.

How do I get my ticket?

Upon purchase you will receive an email with a QR code that you can use at any pier and at any time of day. Simply present the QR code when embarking to enjoy your cruise! Because your tickets will be sent to you immediately upon purchase, we unfortunately cannot offer refunds for this purchase.

What is your cancellation policy?

You will receive your boat ticket via email a few minutes after purchase and can use it at the time of your choosing on the date you reserved. Boat tickets are not refundable but the date can be modified at least 48 hours in advance.