Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier)
Service Notice
Our cruises start from Westminster Pier (a six minute walk from Embankment Pier). At peak periods our services can become incredibly busy. For the best experience we strongly advise starting your journey at Westminster Pier.
Click the link below to book tickets from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier.
A scenic cruise from Victoria Embankment to Tower Bridge Quay.
- From: £11.50 Per Adult
- Single: 20 Minute Cruise
- Return: 2 Hour Cruise
- From: £11.50 Per Adult
- Family Ticket From: £30.50 (2 Adults + 3 Children)
- Single: 20 Minute Cruise
- Return: 2 Hour Cruise
- Date: Operates Daily
- Route: Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay(via Festival Pier & Bankside Pier)*
Cruise from Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) & explore the Tower of London & St. Katharine Dock in your own time. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Katharine Dock, HMS Belfast & the Monument to the Great Fire of London are just a short walk from Tower Bridge Quay. After your visit return to Westminster by boat or make your own way back to Embankment via London Undergrounds District & Circle Lines.
Timetable
We operate regular services during the day & your tickets can be used on any sailing. Click the link below to check our timetable.
From Saturday 25th February – 31st March 2023*
Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay
10:25, 11:05, 11:45, 12:25, 13:05, 13:45, 14:25, 15:05, 15:45
Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster Pier
12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 16:00, 16:20, 16:40
From 1st April – 5th November 2023*
Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay
10:05, 10:25, 11:05, 11:35, 12:05, 12:35, 13:05, 13:35, 14:05, 14:35, 15:05, 15:35, 16:05, 16:35, 17:05 June, July & August Only: 17:35, 18:05
Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster Pier
11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 17:15, 17:45 June, July & August Only: 17:15, 18:45
From 6th November – 31st December 2023*
No Services on 24th December, 25th December, 26th December 2023.
Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay
10:25, 11:05, 11:45, 12:25, 13:05, 13:45, 14:25, 15:00 November Only: 15:45
Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster Pier
12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 16:00, 16:40 November Only: 16:20
*All times are subject to change without notice. When possible we will announce a change to the timetable on our timetable page & on social media.
Please Note: Our cruises from Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster Pier do not stop at Embankment Pier. To return to Embankment passengers must change vessel at Westminster Pier & continue their journey downriver or walk from Westminster Pier to Embankment (8 Minute Walk along Victoria Embankment).
Tickets
Your ticket is an Open Ticket & can be used on any sailing on your chosen route & date.
With a Return Ticket passengers can disembark at Tower Bridge Quay & return to Westminster Pier on a later sailing. Don’t forget to check our return times online & with our pier team on the day.
Facilities
All of our cruises take place on-board spacious passenger boats with heated interiors & open decks.
Onboard Café Bars are open on Saturdays & Sundays serving hot drinks, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks & light snacks. Some sailings between Monday & Friday may also have refreshments available. (Read More)
About the Cruise
Join us for a 20 Minute (Single) or 1 Hour (Return*) trip from Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) (Tower of London). The cruise departs Embankment Pier & travels downriver through the City of Westminster & City of London before passing beneath Tower Bridge & arriving at Tower Bridge Quay.
During the cruise we pass beneath a number of London’s iconic bridges including the Millennium Bridge, London Bridge & Tower Bridge & pass more than 36 of London’s famous riverside landmarks including the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard, HMS Belfast & the Tower of London.
After passing the Tower of London the cruise will continue beneath Tower Bridge before calling at Tower Bridge Quay (next to Tower Bridge & near the Tower of London) to disembark passengers.
Cruise Highlights
- A 20 minute cruise from the Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) by Tower Bridge & the Tower of London. (Return Cruise: 1 Hour*)
- Cruise past more than 38 of London’s famous landmarks including the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London & the Shard.
- Cruise beneath a number of London’s iconic bridges including Tower Bridge, London Bridge & The Millennium Bridge.
- Wi-Fi Audio Guide available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Mandarin. (Available on selected sailings, smart device & headphones are not provided, Read More)
Duration
Single: 25-35 Minutes Return: 60-80 Minutes
Fares
Adult: Single: £11.50 / Return: £17.00
Child: Single: £7.50 / Return: £11.00
Adult: Single: £11.50 / Return: £17.00
Child: Single: £7.50 / Return: £11.00
Senior: Single: £8.00 / Return: £12.00
Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): Single: £30.50 / Return: £42.00
Groups & Travel Trade
Thames River Sightseeing offer a 15% discount on groups of 15 or more passengers. The group discount is automatically applied. Click the link below to learn more about booking a group with us.
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Daytime Cruises
Thames River Sightseeing operate cruises from Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay & Greenwich Pier.
Click the dropdown menu below to see all of our different routes.
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