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Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier

A scenic cruise from the Royal Borough of Greenwich to the City of Westminster.

Cruise from Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier & explore the City of Westminster in your own time. The New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Household Cavalry Museum, Imperial War Museum Churchill War Rooms, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery & National Portrait Gallery are all a short walk from Westminster Pier. After your visit return to Greenwich by boat or make your own way back to Greenwich via National Rail Services from London Charing Cross or Waterloo East Station.

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*

Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier

Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pier Timetable 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:30, 16:10

Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier

Greenwich Pier to Tower Bridge Quay & Westminster Pier Timetable 10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00

From 1st April – 5th November 2023*

Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier

Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pier Timetable 11:10, 12:40, 12:10, 12:40, 13:10, 13:40, 14:10, 14:40, 15:10, 15:40, 16:10, 16:40, 17:10 Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pier Timetable June, July & August Only: 17:40, 18:10

Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier

Greenwich Pier to Tower Bridge Quay & Westminster Pier Timetable 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 Greenwich Pier to Tower Bridge Quay & Westminster Pier Timetable June, July & August Only: 18:15, 18:45

From 6th November – 31st December 2023*

No Services on 24th December, 25th December, 26th December 2023.

Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier

Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pier Timetable 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:30, 16:10

Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier

Greenwich Pier to Tower Bridge Quay & Westminster Pier Timetable 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00
*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: Passengers may be required to change boat at Westminster Pier to return to Greenwich. Additionally we only call at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier & Bankside Pier on the journey downriver. On the journey upriver from Greenwich we only call at Tower Bridge Quay & Westminster Pier.

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 Westminster Pier & return to Greenwich 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 1 Hour (Single) or 2 Hour (Return*) trip from Greenwich Pier to Westminster. The cruise departs Greenwich Pier & cruises upriver past Canary Wharf & Docklands, under Tower Bridge & through the City of London before arriving at Westminster Pier.

The journey will take you past over 53 London landmarks including the Old Royal Naval College, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye & the New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).

* Passengers with return tickets may be required to change boat to return to Greenwich Pier, View Our Timetable for more information.

Cruise Highlights

  • A 40-60 minute cruise from the Royal Borough of Greenwich to the City of Westminster. (Return Cruise: 2-Hours)
  • Cruise past more than 53 of London’s famous landmarks including the Tower of London, the Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral & the London Eye.
  • 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

Cruise Duration Single: 40-60 Minute Cruise
Cruise Duration Return: 2 Hour Cruise

Fares

Adult: Single: £14.00 / Return: £18.50

Child: Single: £9.00 / Return: £12.00

Adult: Single: £14.00 / Return: £18.50

Child: Single: £9.00 / Return: £12.00

Senior: Single: £10.00 / Return: £13.50

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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