The
River Thames continues to define the very essence of the capital. Cruises along
the River Thames offering a variety of tours where you can see and visit many
of London's sights, but also the opportunity to have lunch and dinner aboard the
cruisers.
Travel in style either up or downriver in one of the capital's
cruisers. Trips depart daily from various points along the Thames in the summer.
(A limited service operates during winter). The most popular stretch lies between
Westminster and Tower Bridge, but the journey upriver to Hampton Court is equally
stunning. Contact the cruise operators for departure points. Cruises last from
1 - 4 hours.
Don't
worry about booking a ticket in advance. Just turn up and buy your ticket at the
pier you wish to travel from.
London
River Services is a venture backed by Transport for London to ease congestion
on the roads and other forms of public transport by opening up the river to commuter
passenger travel.
Click here for more information on the London River Services
London Waterbus Company Ltd
58 Camden Lock Place, London, NW1 8AF
Phone: +44 (0)20 7482 2550
Below
we have listed details of companies that can ferry you, feast entertain and pamper
you in their own special way. We can not undertake to make any bookings for you
and we recommend that you make full enquiries of the cruise operator about the
cost and conditions.
Circular
Cruise Westminster
Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH
Phone:
+44 (0)20 7839 2111
City Cruises
Cherry Garden Pier, Cherry
Garden Street, Rotherhithe, London SE16 4TU Tel. +44(0)20 7740 0400
Connoisseur
Charter Company
134 Lots Road, London, London, SW10 0RJ
Phone: +44
(0)20 7352 5888
Crown River Cruises
H M S President, Kings Reach, Victoria Embankment,
London, EC4Y 0HJ
Phone: +44 (0)20 7936 2033
European Waterways
Phone: 44 (0) 1784 482 439
Fax: 44 (0) 1784 483 072
Tollfree from
the USA: 1 800 394 8630
Floating Enterprises Ltd
32 Chartfield Avenue, London, SW15 6HG
Phone: +44 (0)20 8785 3434
Mainstream Events Ltd
32 Chartfield
Avenue, London, SW15 6HG
Phone: +44 (0)20 8788 2669
Millennium
Cruises
81 Henshaw Street, London, SE17 1PE
Phone: +44 (0)20 7708
2828
The Thames River Guide Ltd
24 High Street, Wanstead,
E11 2AQ
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8989 2041
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8989 5333
Stewart Chartering
Meridian House, Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RW
Phone: +44 (0)20 8853 4646
Tidal Cruises Ltd
Lambeth Pier,
Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SG
Phone: +44 (0)20 7928 9009
W
P S A (upriver)
Riverside, Richmond, TW10 6UJ
Phone: +44 (0)20 8940
8539
The Silver Fleet - Woods River Cruises
Wapping
Pier, King
Henry's Stairs, Wapping High Street
London
E1W 2NR
Tel: 020 7481 2711
Fax: 020 7481 8300
email: sales@woodsrivercruises.co.uk
Other
Private Companies
Catamaran
Cruisers
Offers both circular and point to point trips along the Thames.
Circular trips depart from Waterloo and travel to Tower Pier before returning
to Waterloo (50 minutes). Point to point trips operate between Embankment and
Greenwich Pier.
Tube: Waterloo or Embankment.
Enquiries: +44 (0)20 7925
2215
Crystal
and Silver River Cruises Ltd
Sip champagne on the deck as the sun sets
over the Houses of Parliament. Or enjoy a gourmet dinner under the stars.
Phone: +44 (0)20 8789 3653
George
Wheeler Launches
So for a truly different view of London, take a voyage
from Westminster Pier on London's oldest thoroughfare - the Royal River Thames
and experience London as never before.
Phone: +44 (0)20 7930 4097
Greenwich
Launches Aragorn Enterprises
The services we offer are available throughout
the year, and we on call 24 hours a day. This includes both our shipping and launch
hire services.
Phone: +44 (0)20 8293 1712
J.
G. F. Passenger Boats
Passenger boats available for public and organised
trips.
Phone: +44 1932 253374
Rosamund
the Fair
Oxford's unique cruising restaurant.
Phone: +44 (0)1865 553370
Mobile Phone: +44 (0)7831 616877
Thames
Luxury Charters Ltd.
5 The Mews
6 Putney Common
London SW15 1HL
Phone: +44 (0)20 8780 1562
Fax: +44 (0)20 8788 0072
Turk's
Launches
Take a leisurely 31/2 hour cruise from Richmond to Hampton Court
and back again. Passing Ham House and Marble Hill House en route before disembarking
at Hampton Court Palace.
Tube: Richmond.
Enquiries: +44 (0)20 8546 2434
Viscount
Cruises
You can relax there for drinks or it can be set up for more formal
occasions allowing your guests to dine while viewing the ever changing scenery.
Phone: +44 (0)20 8293 1911
Useful
Resources
River
Thames Boat Hire
Cruise the River Thames with a party, disco, lunch, dinner,
festive or corporate event on Old Father Thames. Check our fleet and options.
