Boat Trips on the River Thames
The River Thames offers so much history along its banks. To truly enjoy sightseeing on the River Thames then sit back and let someone else take the helm! Sit and relax as beautiful scenery glides by on a River Thames boat trip or cruise and enjoy the commentary on the sights along the river!
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Sightseeing Boat Trips
Passenger boat operators offer a variety including day trips, round trips, stopping or one-way services. As well as the scheduled services, you might enjoy a themed river cruise. Choose from a spot of sightseeing with wildlife watching or party nights and seasonal day trips, to name but a few!
The main cruising season for the non-tidal Thames (outside of London) is April-September but each operator may have sailings and cruises outside of this time including special events so please check availability with the business.
Here's some of the key boat operators along the Thames:
Hobbs of Henley
River Trips - 1 & 2 hour public sightseeing cruises on the beautiful Henley Royal Regatta Reach between Henley Reach and Marsh Lock or Hambledon Lock.
City Cruises, London
Pick a pier to start your trip: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier. Tours include panoramic views from open-air decks and cozy indoor saloons with a fully stocked…
French Brothers, Windsor
Boat trips run on the River Thames from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead. Choose…
Thames Rivercruise, Reading
Based in Caversham, Reading and cruise through some of the most stunning reaches of…
Salters Steamers, Oxford
Salter’s Steamers operate a variety of shorter round trips from Oxford and Marlow. Or…
Themed Public Cruises
There are so many choices for boat trips on the Thames. Choose from jazz cruises, wildlife cruises, children's cruises and more. See the list below to see what's available.
A selection of Themed Boat Trips on the Thames currently available at various locations include:
Purdy's Gin and Jazz Cruise, Hobbs of Henley
Purdy combines her own unique style with nuances of Nina Simone, Nancy Sinatra, Peggy Lee and Henry Mancini. The ticket includes an award winning Mr Hobbs G&T on arrival, a fabulous buffet…
Elvis Tribute Cruise with City Cruises
An unforgettable evening with the King of Rock and Roll on a London Elvis Tribute Cruise! Be greeted with a welcome drink as we set sail. Indulge in a delectable three-course dinner while…
Sundowner Cruise, Thames Rivercruise, Reading
Our Sundowner cruise will sail on selected Saturdays in June, July August & September. Live music…
Royal Steamboat Cruise with French Brothers
An amazing nostalgic cruise of discovery through the King's back garden on board one of our…
Jazz Cruise with Salters Steamers
Public jazz cruise from Oxford. Enjoy 3 hours cruising listening to the Boulevard Swing Jazz band…
Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise, Thames Rivercruise
A Boat Trip with Cream Tea, Lock Transit & Toll Bridge. Departing from Caversham Pier this round…
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Planning for Seasonal Events
Many of the boat operators offer special cruises for seasonal events such as Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Firework Night, Christmas and New Year. These can be found on the Seasonal Events Section.