Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier)

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Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier)

A scenic cruise from the City of Westminster to the Tower of London & Tower Bridge.

  • From: £10.75 Per Adult
  • Family Ticket From: £28.50 (2 Adults + 3 Children)
  • Single: 30-40 Minute Cruise
  • Return: 2 Hour Cruise
  • Date: Operates Daily
  • Route: Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay
    (via Embankment Pier, Festival Pier & Bankside Pier)*
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Cruise from Westminster 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 London via National Rail Services or London Underground.

*(Passengers may be required to change boat at Tower Bridge Quay to return to Westminster Pier)

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 2nd January 2022*

Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay

Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier Timetable 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00

Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster Pier

Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier Timetable 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30

Please Note: Passengers may be required to change boat at Tower Bridge Quay to return to Westminster. Additionally we only call at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier & Bankside Pier on the journey downriver. On the journey upriver we cruise direct to Westminster Pier.

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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.

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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 40-Minute (Single) or 80-Minute (Return*) trip from Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier). The cruise departs Westminster 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 42 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 passembers.

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

Cruise Highlights

  • A 30-40 minute cruise from the City of Westminster to Tower Bridge Quay by Tower Bridge & the Tower of London. (Return Cruise: 80-Minutes)
  • Cruise past more than 42 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

Cruise Duration Single: 30-40 Minutes
Cruise Duration Return: 60-80 Minutes

Fares

Adult: Single: £10.75 / Return: £16.00

Child: Single: £7.00 / Return: £11.00

Senior: Single: £6.75 / Return: £10.25

Student: Single: £6.75 / Return: £10.25

Freedom: Single: £7.00 / Return: £11.00

Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): Single: £28.50 / Return: £36.90

Groups & Travel Trade

We offer group rates starting at -10% for groups of 10 or more passengers. Deductions are applied automatically at checkout.

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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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