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  • Board City Cruises' Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier for a one-way journey. Arrive anytime on the date you choose.
  • Perfect for those who prefer spontaneity or have packed itineraries, this cruise offers open-air decks and heated indoor cabins without fixed routes.
  • Enjoy live English commentary about London’s history and landmarks while cruising along the river, or opt for a multilingual audio guide to enhance your experience.
  • Kids are provided with complimentary activity books and colouring sheets to keep them entertained as they learn about London from the waterways.
  • For unlimited exploration of London all day, upgrade to a hop-on-hop-off ticket allowing you to disembark at any pier.

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Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

Sail along London's iconic River Thames aboard a City Cruises boat from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier on your chosen day for an exciting one-way journey. This cruise is perfect for spontaneous travellers or those juggling busy schedules as it offers the flexibility to board at any time without pre-booking (check the timetable here). Enjoy the sights of London from open-air decks or cozy heated indoor cabins, all while following no fixed route.

As you cruise along, enrich your experience with live English commentary that reveals fascinating stories about London's history and landmarks. Alternatively, choose a multilingual audio guide to explore in 14 different languages. For young explorers on board, complimentary activity books and colouring sheets are provided to keep them entertained while learning about the city from its river.

This cruise is ideal for those with packed sightseeing itineraries as you don't need to commit to an exact departure time. If you wish to explore more of London on your own schedule, consider upgrading to a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off ticket that allows unlimited cruises all day. You can hop on or off the boat at any pier along the route (view details here). Set sail and discover London from a unique perspective.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Best for: Packed sightseeing itineraries; no need to commit to an exact departure time
  • Flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
  • Board and disembark from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier
  • Arrive at any time on the selected date, no pre-booking required (see timetable (https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/d501b29ff56d7c5c663d0e1a90e183a0-Thames%20River%20Sightseeing%20Timetable%20(1).pdf))
  • Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages
  • Open-air deck and heated indoors
  • Complimentary kids' activity book & colouring sheetsAdditional paid upgrades:
  • 24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ticket (view route and timetable \[here (https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/d501b29ff56d7c5c663d0e1a90e183a0-Thames%20River%20Sightseeing%20Timetable%20(1).pdf)\])
  • Access to the onboard bar is available for an extra charge.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Ensure you have your entry tickets and ID ready for a smooth boarding experience.
  • The cruise is accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller; restrooms and baby changing facilities are available onboard.
  • If your scheduled departure is cancelled, Flexi Tickets allow you to board the next available boat without refunds.
  • Typically, cruising from one pier to another takes about 40 minutes, except for a shorter 10-minute journey between Westminster Pier and London Eye Pier.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities. The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins, except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins. Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier. With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.

The Thames Sightseeing Cruise offers live English commentary and a multilingual audio guide, providing an informative tour of London’s landmarks.

Mandatory security checks cannot be skipped; they are required for boarding.

Yes, the Thames Sightseeing Cruise is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Bring your entry tickets and ID for smooth boarding. Facilities include restrooms and baby changing areas.

Children receive complimentary activity books and colouring sheets, making it a fun learning experience on board.

Your Flexi Ticket remains valid; you can take the next available boat as refunds aren't provided for missed departures.

The average cruising duration between piers on the Thames River is approximately 40 minutes, except when departing from Westminster Pier.

Yes, you can board at any of four piers—Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich—at your convenience on the selected day without pre-booking.

Upgrade to a hop-on-hop-off ticket for unlimited cruises all day, allowing you to board and disembark at any pier as desired.

Access to the onboard bar is available but incurs an additional cost; it's not included in your ticket price.

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