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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.

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

“Location was easy to find, bus stops friendly drivers. Staff at each location was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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8.London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

Discover London's top sights with a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tour, river cruise, and guided walks—perfect for an authentic, all-in-one experience.

★ 4.1

“We were only in London for 10 hours so this was a great way took a little long sometimes, but I would definitely do it again! We booked the hop on hop off with the river cruise which was our favorite part.”

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10.London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

Discover London with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour including river cruise, self-guided walks, and multi-day options. Perfect for exploring at your own pace.

★ 4.0

“Excellent experience, these buses are well organised and all the staff at the stops are helpful and have good customer service. We also found the drivers were very helpful and always had a smile and that is difficult to do when you are driving in…”

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11.London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

Discover London's iconic sights from the River Thames on a flexible hop-on hop-off cruise. Enjoy panoramic views, lively commentary, and a relaxed pace.

★ 4.4

“Great option with kids to explore the city and have a short break for your feet! The guides on the boat also provide you with some additional insight to all the landmarks you're passing. Some of them even with a little added British humour ;-)”

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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

“Good value for money. But don’t expect much from the food/beverage bar, other than plain coffee. Wine is barely drinkable.”

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13.London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

Experience London's iconic sights from the Thames at sunset with bubbly, canapés, live music, and stunning views. Perfect for a relaxed, scenic evening.

★ 4.4

“The entertainment was really enjoyable, the singer was very talented. The canapés were terrible. Almost un edible. Thank goodness there was only 5 tiny ones. That being said I would totally go again. Also maybe 2 glasses of bubbly instead of 1 would have been…”

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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

“This was my favorite part of my whole trip! The cruise was so much fun, the service was great, and food was so yummy! Would definitely recommend this to everyone!”

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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