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Cruise & boatThames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket
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The decisive comparison factor for Thames River Cruises is the route and boarding point: Thames Clippers serves 24 piers across London, and services may not call at every pier, so match your ticket to the pier and timetable you actually need.
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Lowest listed price for a standard cruise
The Thames Clipper sightseeing cruise is the lowest-priced standard cruise option listed.
See the offers →You want the most flexibility
Its title explicitly includes a flexible ticket.
See the offers →You prefer an evening experience
The product is specifically a Thames River night cruise.
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Standard cruise availability is limited“London: Thames River Night Cruise” — Tiqets, €16.35You want a route specifically between Westminster and Tower Bridge“London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise” — GetYourGuide, €16You want an evening river experience“London: Thames River Night Cruise” — Tiqets, €16.35You need the most flexibility among the standard cruise options“London: Sightseeing Cruise Flexible Ticket” — Tiqets, €17.52You want sightseeing combined with a guided land experience“London: Guided Walking Tour + River Cruise” — Tiqets, €101.60You plan multiple boat journeys across two days“Uber Boat by Thames Clippers: 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Pass” — Tiqets, €43.09
Good to know
Practical notes before your visit.
TimingCheck the current timetable and service alerts before setting out: departure frequency and stopping patterns vary by route and time, and services may be affected by river congestion, tidal conditions, events or other disruptions. Bank Holidays use the weekend timetable. For a calmer trip, a weekday outside the busiest commuting periods may be preferable, but confirm the sailing you need before travelling.
EntranceUse the pier named on your confirmation and check the timetable before travelling, because services may not call at every pier. Thames Clippers serves 24 piers from Putney to Barking Riverside. Most piers are wheelchair accessible, and boats use ramps for boarding; London Bridge City, Cadogan and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter are listed as exceptions. Check the operator’s pier page for the exact entrance and accessible route.
PriceNo official-site benchmark price is available for Thames River Cruises in this comparison. The listed cruise prices range from €11.91 to €17.52, while combo and experience options cost more because their inclusions differ; check the final checkout total, cancellation terms, and inclusions before paying.
DiscountsChildren aged 4 and under travel free, with a maximum of two free children per paying ticket holder; any additional under-4 children need a child ticket. Children aged 5–15 receive 50% off standard fares, subject to the operator’s stated ticket exclusions. Concession eligibility depends on the qualifying pass or disability status, and a matching complimentary carer ticket is available through the stated booking channels; bring the relevant pass or proof when travelling.
Planning your visit
Thames River Cruises is a River Thames boat tour serving 24 piers between Putney and Barking Riverside, making a London river cruise useful for both sightseeing and crossing London. A Thames sightseeing cruise passes views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben near Westminster, then reaches landmarks including The Shard, St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London.
The Thames hop-on hop-off boat format allows unlimited travel with a hop-on hop-off river pass across the served piers. The regular service is route-based, so live tour guide commentary and a multilingual audio guide should be treated as features of a specific booked experience rather than assumed onboard. An afternoon tea cruise and evening dinner cruise are separate dining formats, while most vessels have a licensed café bar.
An advance booking ticket can be bought online or through the operator’s app, while Oyster card pay as you go works by touching in before boarding and touching out after leaving the boat. The pier departure schedule varies by stop, so use the cruise timetable for the exact sailing; Westminster Underground Station connects directly with Westminster Pier, and London Bridge Station is about five minutes from London Bridge City Pier.
For views, use an open-top viewing deck when the vessel provides one, while wheelchair accessible boarding is available by ramp on the boats. Most piers are step-free, but Cadogan, London Bridge City and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter are exceptions; Bankside is the recommended accessible alternative for London Bridge City Pier.
Before you buy
Concrete caveats: security, bags, cancellation, time slots.
- The lowest-priced cruise is €11.91; the flexible sightseeing ticket is €17.52, so flexibility adds €5.61 to the fare.
- The €16.35 night cruise is a separate evening product, so a standard daytime sightseeing cruise should not be treated as including the night experience.
- The €101.60 guided walking tour plus river cruise is not a like-for-like boat-only ticket; you pay for the walking-tour component as well.
- The €43.09 2-day hop-on hop-off pass has a higher upfront cost than a single cruise and is poor value if you only want one river journey.
- The €84.08 Family Pass and €114.45 London City Card are broader city products, so unused attractions or benefits can become the main extra cost.
- The €81.69 Thames Rockets speedboat experience is a different, premium product from a standard sightseeing cruise; choose it only if the faster speedboat format is part of your plan.
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask most.
Can I use a mobile ticket for Thames River Cruises?
Yes. Website tickets are emailed, while app tickets appear in the ticket wallet and must be activated before boarding. Keep the ticket ready to show the crew when requested.
Can I cancel my Thames River Cruises booking and get a refund?
Online tickets can generally be refunded when you give at least 72 hours’ notice before travel. Tickets bought through the Thames Clippers Tickets or Uber app have 90-day validity but are not refundable, so check the terms for your exact booking.
Should I buy Thames River Cruises tickets from the official seller or a partner?
The official booking route is the clearest choice when you need the operator’s own ticket rules, app access or direct customer support. A partner can be useful when its availability or package suits your plans, but confirm the final checkout total, ticket validity and inclusions before paying.
What bags can I bring on Thames River Cruises?
Luggage is allowed if it does not block safety equipment, gangways, stairs or passageways and is not placed on seats. Items over 2 metres long, hazardous substances and inflammable materials are not permitted, and staff may refuse other items for safety reasons.
What happens if I arrive late for Thames River Cruises?
Buy or activate your ticket and touch in before boarding; tickets must be valid for the sailing or travel period shown on them. If you travel outside the stated validity, an additional fare may be required, and boarding is subject to available capacity.
Do children and reduced-fare visitors need separate tickets for Thames River Cruises?
Children aged 4 and under travel free, with a limit of two free children per paying ticket holder; children aged 5–15 receive a child discount. Visitors with qualifying disability, Freedom Pass or 60+ Oyster status can use concession fares, and an eligible carer can receive a matching companion ticket.
What is the main boarding bottleneck for Thames River Cruises?
Seats and boarding are handled on a first-come, first-served basis rather than reserved for a particular sailing. Busy departures can therefore fill before everyone boards, even when you already hold a valid ticket.
