Join us for a 30-Minute (Single) or 1-Hour (Return*) trip from Westminster Pier to St. Katharine Pier (Tower of London). The cruise departs Westminster Pier & travels downriver through the City of Westminster & City of London before passing beneath Tower Bridge & arriving at St. Katharine Pier.

During the cruise we pass beneath a number of London’s iconic bridges including the Millennium Bridge, London Bridge & Tower Bridge & pass more than 45 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 St. Katharine Pier (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.

Thames River Sightseeing have been operating public cruises on the River Thames for over 50 years. Our current services call at six piers across London & operate a fleet of modern & traditional passenger boats. Our all weather boats have interior seating & open decks making them perfect for sightseeing or just transportation. We operate 361 days a year & operate extra services during the Summer.

Why Choose Thames River Sightseeing

• Modern & traditional sightseeing boats with open decks, heated saloons & toilet facilities.
• Regular departures: Currently every 40 minutes.
• 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)
• Scenic cruises between Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay _{(St. Katharine Pier)} & Greenwich Pier passing more than 44 London landmarks.
• Wi-Fi Audio Guide available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Mandarin. (Smart device & headphones are not provided, Read More)
• Cruises to the Thames Flood Barrier. (Returning in 2022)

Thames River Sightseeing Routes

From Saturday 22nd May we will be operating 7 days a week. We will be operating one route calling at Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay _{(St. Katharine Pier)} & Greenwich Pier. Unfortunately we are unable to offer our cruises to the Thames Barrier this year.

Piers on our Routes
Westminster Pier _{(Houses of Parliament)}
Embankment Pier _{(Charing Cross, Villiers Street & Strand)}
Festival Pier _{(Royal Festival Hall & South Bank Centre)}
Bankside Pier _{(Globe Theatre & Tate Modern)}
Tower Bridge Quay _{(St. Katharine Pier)}
Greenwich Pier _{(Cutty Sark)}