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!

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.

Hobbs of Henley - Boat Trip

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…

City Cruises and Tower of London

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: 

Find a Themed Cruise

Find a Boat Trip

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.

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