Single Tickets
Single ride tickets vary depending on your starting and ending point. Prices start at £10.80/adult (16+), £7.05/child (5-15), free for infants 4 and under. See their full list of single and return ticket prices here.
How long is the Thames river boat cruise?
The London Eye River Cruise is a 40 minute circular sightseeing tour, along the River Thames. Departing from The London Eye pier you will be taken on route to see the House of Parliament, though to The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, where you will return back to The London Eye Pier.
Do you have to book Thames River cruise?
Fares and tickets
Generally, you need to buy your ticket in advance online or at a pier ticket office before boarding a boat.
Where do London river cruises start?
The London Eye River Cruise departs from The London Eye Pier. The pier entrance can be found to the left of The London Eye. Our pier operators will guide you to our boarding point.
How much is a boat ride on the River Thames? – Related Questions
Is it worth going on the London Eye?
We have been on it many times over the years and the London Eye views (on a clear day) are spectacular. Yes, it can be expensive, but there are often London Eye discounts (we will mention a few later in the post) and it really should be on your list of London things to do.
How long is the London Eye ride?
Standard Ticket
30 minutes up high in one of our 32 pods. 360° moving views from the heart of the city. Get up close to London’s iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. You can even see as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day!
How long is the city cruise from Westminster to Tower?
About the Cruise
Join us for a 40-Minute (Single) or 80-Minute (Return*) trip from Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier).
How long is city cruise from Westminster to Greenwich?
About the Cruise
Join us for a 1-Hour (Single) or 2-Hour (Return) trip from Westminster Pier to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
How long is London City cruise?
Cruises last one hour and forty-five minutes, the perfect time to relax and recharge with a scrumptious lunch after a busy morning’s shopping or sightseeing perhaps a Sunday lunch cruise in London is the centrepiece for a special day out with family or friends.
How far can you take a boat up the Thames?
Maximum Boat sizes
The non-tidal Thames, from Cricklade Bridge (head of the Environment Agency’s jurisdiction) is 135 long, although with care, small boats can manage another 5 miles to Thames Head Bridge.
Do you have to wear a life jacket on the Thames?
Yes. The Thames is a challenging and busy river. It can be harsh and unforgiving. Everyone on small recreational boats and craft should wear a lifejacket at all times.
Can you get it from London to Oxford by boat?
The River Thames is technically navigable as far as Lechlade, a few miles upstream from Oxford. However the river narrows significantly just above Oxford and is not used, as far as I know, by cruise boats. Boat cruises are available from Oxford going downstream – this Google search will give you a start point.
Can you swim in the Thames?
The PLA allows swimming to take place upriver of Putney Bridge through to Teddington. It is permitted in this area only but be reminded that it is still a busy section of the tidal Thames for leisure and recreational activities.
Do you need a Licence to mudlark on the Thames?
Anyone wishing to search the tidal Thames foreshore in any way for any reason must hold a current foreshore permit from the Port of London Authority (PLA). The permit scheme covers activities including: searching. metal detecting.
Which is the most cleanest river in the world?
Thames River, London
The Thames River in London tops the chart of the cleanest river in the world.
Does raw sewage go into the Thames?
River Thames: More than 2bn litres of raw sewage discharged over two days. More than two billion litres of raw sewage were dumped in the River Thames over two days, a report has found.
Why is the Thames river so brown?
The River Thames appears brown because there is silt on the riverbed. This silt is made up of fine particles which disperse in the water and make it look muddy.
Where does poo go in London?
Taking the wastewater away
Whenever you flush the toilet or empty the sink, the wastewater goes down the drain and into a pipe, which takes it to a larger sewer pipe under the road. The sewer then joins our network of other sewers and takes the wastewater to a sewage treatment works.