The 15 Best Thames River Cruises in London

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Review the London Big Bus Tour with route details, Thames cruise options, ticket tips, traffic warnings, and honest value advice.

“No bus schedule and could not get home from the western part of route. The narration on the 2 legs we WERE able to “hop on” was just fine, and we wished the busses could be more frequent and reliable. Overall- way too expensive for 2 short bus trips.”

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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

2.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Review of London’s 50-minute Thames Rockets speedboat ride, with landmarks, live commentary, music, safety details, pricing, and booking advice.

“Very fun way to sightsee with kids/teens. Our guide had a great sense of humor and made it engaging for all of us.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

3.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Review of London Tootbus Hop on Hop off, with three routes, Thames cruise, prices, stops, audio, delays, and practical booking advice.

“Three lines available to ensure you don’t miss the best bits of London. Yellow is definitely the best line of the three, though! Clean and comfortable buses, friendly and knowledgeable staff - highly recommend!”

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

4.Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,969 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich past London’s icons, with live commentary, open-air views, and time to explore Greenwich at your pace.

“Good value for money. But don’t expect much from the food/beverage bar, other than plain coffee. Wine is barely drinkable.”

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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

5.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

London Thames dinner cruise review covering food, music, landmarks, seating, value, VIP upgrades, practical tips, and who should book.

“I am diabetic. The staff gladly accommodated my needs above and behind expectations!! This made my experience complete!!”

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London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

6.London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $177

London in One Day review: see Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, the Tower, Thames, and optional London Eye in a packed nine-hour tour.

“A great way to see all of London in 1 day! We were only in London for 2 days and we got to see all the highlights thanks to our wonderful guide Lesley. She was awesome, so knowledgeable and had a world of information and stories on every stop and destination of our tour. Lesley is 5 stars and more. Ending the tour on the Thames River boat cruise was amazing to see beautiful London as the sun was setting!!”

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London: Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

7.Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,597 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13Best value

Ride Uber Boat along the Thames for landmark views, flexible boarding, and low-cost London transport from Battersea to Barking Riverside.

“Great boat ride passing all the major from Greenwich Pier to Battersea Power Station. Keen staff, who were extremely helpful and knew all about the Viator voucher (they just scanned in the QR code on the quayside. Smooth trip on the rive. Good views from the huge windows and comfortable seats. Didn’t used the onboard cafe/bar but the staff were welcoming anyway.”

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London Eye River Cruise

8.London Eye River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,503 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $21

See Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, and the Tower of London on a lively 40-minute Thames cruise from the London Eye.

“Hannah was a great tour guide - very funny and informative. She made a good trip very fun. The trip itself is perfect for seeing the sights from the river without breaking the bank. Everyone on board was friendly and proffessional”

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London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

9.London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,431 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Review of the London Eye River Cruise and Eye ticket, with views, timing, guides, value, booking tips, and key drawbacks.

“Loved the river cruise and was very happy with the fast track on the eye. All staff were very professional”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

10.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,256 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

See London from the Thames with a flexible 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise linking Westminster, Tower Bridge, and Greenwich.

“Great way to see and feel London. The in trip commentary is very informative the staff are great just remember to check boat times”

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Liverpool: 50-Minute Mersey River Cruise

11.50-Minute Mersey River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,232 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Review of Liverpool’s 50-minute Mersey River Cruise, with waterfront views, audio commentary, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice.

“All good from booking finding the site on net and to getting the ticket to the meeting point and to the ride itself”

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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

12.Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 994 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Review of London’s Thames lunch cruise with a two-course meal, Tower Bridge views, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.

“This is so worth the money. A cruise down the Thames and a two course meal what more could you want? So organised and well run. Big shout out to Yasmin(?) our server who looked after us xx”

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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

13.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Enjoy afternoon tea aboard a Thames cruise, with scones, sandwiches, unlimited tea, and views of Tower Bridge, the Eye, and Big Ben.

“Perfect for a break in a busy day. My kids enjoyed the tower of food. Great tea and bar selection. Great service. I would have preferred Christmas music in the background instead of the guide talking. He was hard to hear and most tables seem to all be in conversation anyway.”

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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

14.Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $165

A full London day with Westminster Abbey, royal guards, Thames views, and the Tower of London, plus practical tips on pace, price, and timing.

“Great walking tour with Patrick. Started with Westminster Abbey then to changing of the guard. Walked to Trafalgar Square for lunch. After lunch back to Westminster area to go on Thames boat cruise to the Tower of London. Saw the Crown Jewels and several other buildings and exhibits. Overall a great day.”

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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

15.Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 707 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $34

Review of London’s Uber Boat Thames hop-on hop-off pass, with route advice, pier tips, landmark views, prices, delays, and value.

“We loved seeing London from the water. It was so peaceful being out of the hubbub of the crowds on the roads and the streets. We began at the Westminster stop where we saw Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, etc. My husband, a big Shakespeare lover, loved seeing the Shakespeare Globe, which he went to see the next day, as we didn't have time that day. We got out at Greenwich, where inside a large park-like setting, we toured the large and wonderful Visitors' Centre. We tried on costumes of the Royal Navy and knight's in armors' accessories, saw a Chocolate House, and rooms that looked just like they did during…”

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