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15 Best Thames River Cruises

The Thames cruises travelers book most, from Westminster-to-Greenwich classics to evening bubbly sails. The hop-on river pass quietly doubles as London’s best commuter line.

1.London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

Experience London's iconic sights from the Thames with a scenic cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, guided commentary and flexible options for all.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our wee cruise on the Thames was wonderful! The commentary was fun and informative. It was a nice introduction to the river and to London. I highly recommend it for everyone. We sat on the top deck until it began raining. There was also a…”

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2.Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

Discover London with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, including optional river cruise. Enjoy flexible sightseeing, commentary, and iconic sights like Buckingham Palace and Tower of London.

★ 3.5

“Worth every penny saw so much of London drivers so friendly and helpful. The busses were frequent with no waiting”

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3.London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

Discover London at your own pace with Tootbus hop-on hop-off bus and optional river cruise. Enjoy flexible sightseeing, detailed commentary, and stunning views.

★ 3.9

“The weekend before Christmas, the weather was cold but dry so we enjoyed the open air. Traffic was busy especially on the Saturday, so the blue route took a long time…we had a reservation at the Natural History Museum, so jumped onto the Tube to…”

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6.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

Experience London's iconic sights at thrilling speeds on a high-speed Thames River speedboat, with small-group intimacy and expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“The knowledge that the staff had about different landmarks was exceptional, my daughter and I had the best time. Thank you so much to all of the crew members.”

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7.London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

Experience London from the Thames on a scenic cruise with expert commentary, passing iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge for an affordable price.

★ 4.5

“Our activity was really good. Finding out from the tour guide the history of London. The only thing I would say is the volume wasn't very loud which meant missing out some of things he was saying.”

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12.Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

Experience London's iconic sights from the Thames on a relaxing 1-hour cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, with live commentary and optional Greenwich visits.

★ 4.5

“Very impressed with this cruise from embankment to Greenwich. The guy who gave us a commentary throughout the journey was amazing - very informative as well as full of humour.”

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14.London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

Experience London's illuminated landmarks on a 3-hour Thames dinner cruise with a 4-course meal, live music, and stunning river views—perfect for a memorable night out.

★ 4.3

“It was relaxing and enjoyable! The food was delicious. My suggestion would be that you have proper signage at the table for those who are either, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, or gluten free. I was served twice dairy products after I told our waitress that I…”

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15.London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Discover London's top sights with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, including optional Thames cruise, audio guides, and authentic city views.

★ 4.0

“Great way to see the city. Sound narrative good along the the occasional in person dialog. Boat ride also very good. All busses clean and well kept along with the boat.”

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More Thames River Cruises

4.5London River Thames Lunch Cruise$55.16 4.0London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River3 hours (approx.)$95.08 4.5London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option9 hours (approx.)$177.76 4.0London: Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise1 hour (approx.)$13.44 4.5London Eye River Cruise40 minutes (approx.)$21.50 4.5London Eye River Cruise and Standard London Eye Ticket45 minutes (approx.)$63.83 4.0Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames1 hour (approx.)$33.76 4.5London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride2 hours$26 4.0City Sightseeing London HOHO Bus Tour & Optional River Cruise2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$37.00 4.4London: Fully Flexible River Thames Sightseeing Pass1 day$18 4.5Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$59.67 4.0Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$55.12 4.8London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour and River Thames Cruise1 day$117 5.0Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment or Westminster Pier -70 minutes1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$102.63 5.0Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise6 to 8 hours (approx.)$165.04 4.9London: River Thames Speed Boat Tour$80.75 4.0London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat1 day (approx.)$34.83 4.0Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$85.01 4.0Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise15 hours (approx.)$387.35 4.0River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés2 hours (approx.)$45.22 5.0Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London45 minutes (approx.)$90.08 4.5Southampton Pre-Cruise Tour: London to Southampton via Stonehenge6 hours (approx.)$192.29 4.0Tower Bridge River Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster1 hour (approx.)$18.60 3.5London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with Optional Thames Cruise$53.49