England · THAMES RIVER CRUISES
Westminster to Greenwich is the classic hour, and every landmark in central London lines up on the way. These 12 cruises are compared on route, whether there is commentary, and which ones let you break the journey.
Review of London’s 50-minute Thames Rockets speedboat ride, with landmarks, music, history, high-speed turns, prices, tips, and booking advice.
“Nice little thrill ride on the Thames River. We really enjoyed! If you’re thinking about a river tour, this is the one to do.”
Review of London Tootbus, with three routes, Thames cruise, landmark stops, audio guide, app tips, prices, and honest advice.
“Got on the bus once. It was so busy, we couldn’t see anything. The next bus would have been a very long wait. The commentary played more music than info”
Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London, with live commentary and time to explore Greenwich.
“This was advertised as a tour and boat ride but there was no tour. One other passenger actually asked the captain and he rudely told her he did not feel like being a tour guide and the boat was not full enough. The entire boat was full. So it depends on the captains mood, and the experience you get. The views were nice, but it would’ve been great to get some sort of history, if the staff is going to be lazy then I suggest pre-recording audio or something for first timers who would’ve appreciated it. This was advertised but nothing was given or said to us when aboard.”
London dinner cruise review covering Thames views, food, live music, seating, price, route, practical tips, and who should book.
“It was a set menu, but the food was good. 4 course meal. The service, given the crowd size, was very good. Our waiters were very attentive.The live performance was also very good. It was easy to find the ship and boarding was organized by personal on the dock side.”
See London from the Thames on a flexible Uber Boat journey, passing Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and more for about $13.44.
“Lots of waiting for departures and arrivals. I had to wait for the next boat with the enfts because the employee did not want to wait for me to present her the tickets. Just a minute's wait. What did he feel like?Auto-translated”
Review of London’s Uber Boat Thames Clippers day pass, with route tips, landmark views, pricing, pier logistics, and honest drawbacks.
“Its excellent value for money. A fast service. Well appointments boats. Helpful crew. Efficient handling of customers.”
Review of London’s Thames evening cruise with sparkling wine, canapés, jazz, and sunset views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the Shard.
“Fantastic! Staff were welcoming & friendly. The cruise was a highlight of our stay. We had a perfect night with a full moon. Sunset was amazing we enjoyed the singing of the vocalist on board & had a dance whilst enjoying all the attractions. Would highly recommend.”
See London's major sights by open-top bus on three routes, with app audio, Wi-Fi, walking tours, and an optional Thames cruise.
“All the drivers on the green, yellow and blue routes were so nice and helpful! They made my travel experience so enjoyable!!!”
Review of the Tower of London guided tour with Crown Jewels access and a flexible Thames cruise, including practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Stephen, our guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. He thoroughly educated us about the tower of London.”
See London by 1960s double-decker bus, cruise the Thames, and add fish and chips. A practical review of sights, timing, value, and drawbacks.
“The tour leader was very accomplished and knowledgeable and also British, which was definitely a plus!”
Review of London’s flexible Thames cruise, with route tips, views, commentary, pricing, timing warnings, and advice on who should book.
“This was a fun way to see many of the sights in London. Our guide Dave was funny and knowledgeable. It was very easy to use the flexible timing of the tickets.”
Ride London’s Thames Clippers between Battersea and Barking Riverside, with flexible stops, city views, and a practical roundtrip ticket.
“Just be aware that this is not just a cruise, rather it is taxi that will stop at multiple ducking locations to embark and disembark the riders. Read the description and what you should expect of the tour on Viator web site.”
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