River Cruises in London

Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise

• Bateaux London offers a variety of cruises down the River Thames, including the Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise. The cruise lasts for approximately two and a half hours and includes live performances by a jazz ensemble and a three-course meal. Passengers can take in views of such famed London sites as the Houses of Parliament, the Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. Add-on packages may include such perks as a bottle of wine, exclusive seating on the boat with first-rate views or a ride on the London Eye, the city's towering Ferris wheel.

  Bateaux London
  Embankment Pier
  Victoria Embankment
  London
  WC2N 6NU
  Great Britain
  011-44-20-76-951-800
  bateauxlondon.com

Sightseeing Cruises

• City Cruises features sightseeing excursions for passengers looking to view the heart of London and some of its most famous landmarks from the River Thames. Passengers may board the boat at four different piers: the Westminster Pier, the London Eye Pier, the Tower Pier or the Greenwich Pier. The River Red Rover ticket allows hop-on and hop-off privileges all day long. Passengers can also enjoy the entire three-hour round trip ride uninterrupted or simply short excursions from one pier to the next. Discounted rates apply to children ages 5 to 16, senior citizens (60 years and older) and families of at least two adults and three children. The boat offers snacks and refreshments for sale.

  City Cruises
  Cherry Garden Pier
  Cherry Garden Street
  London
  SE16 4TU
  Great Britain
  011-44-20-77-400-400
  citycruises.com

The Ultimate London Adventure

• The Ultimate London Adventure, operated by London RIB Voyages, whips passengers across the River Thames via a high-speed boat. The ride lasts for approximately 50 minutes and travels at a rate of 35 knots in some areas. Passengers board at the London Eye Pier and catch glimpses of such famous sites as the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge along the way. Due to unforeseen conditions on the Thames, the Ultimate London Adventure is not recommended for expectant mothers or passengers with back problems. All passengers are fitted with life jackets before departure.

  London RIB Voyages
  The London Eye Millennium Pier, Boarding Gate 1
  Westminster Bridge Road
  London
  SE1 7PB
  Great Britain
  011-44-20-79-288-933
  londonribvoyages.com