River Thames Evening Cruise
3.5
River Thames Evening Cruise
By City Cruises
About
End a busy day of sightseeing on the Thames River on this sunset boat ride. This cruise sails by London's main attractions, from Westminster to Greenwich. As you watch the sun set, relax on the open-air deck with a glass of sparkling wine and canapés, and catch must-see sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Plus listen to live jazz music in the boat’s indoor saloon.
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Ages 13-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 2h
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Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing evening to a busy day of sightseeing
- This is a good option for first-time visitors to London
- See the London cityscape and its top attractions from the water
- Additional alcoholic drinks are available for purchase
- Glass of sparkling wine or soft drink
- Snacks
- Sightseeing cruise
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Departure details
- City Cruises London Tower Pier, Tower Millennium Pier, London EC3N 4DT, UK Boarding at: 18.15 Cruising: 18:30 to 20:30
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3542EVENING- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- Minimum age is 13 years
- To adhere to government COVID-19 guidelines, background music will be played during the cruise instead of live entertainment.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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- River Thames Evening Cruise price starts from $40.09. Discover and book River Thames Evening Cruise on Tripadvisor
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- River Thames Evening Cruise cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book River Thames Evening Cruise on Tripadvisor
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- River Thames Evening Cruise is hosted by City Cruises. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact City Cruises on Tripadvisor. Discover and book River Thames Evening Cruise on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3542EVENING
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Itinerary
- You'll start atCity Cruises London Tower PierTower Millennium Pier, London EC3N 4DT, UKBoarding at: 18.15 Cruising: 18:30 to 20:30See address & details
- 1City Cruises London Tower PierStop: 20 minutesboard at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before your departure timeRead morePass byTower of LondonHMS BelfastThe ShardShakespeare's Globe TheatreBig BenHouses of ParliamentTower BridgeCanary WharfLondon Eye
- You'll return to the starting point
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- marilyncO2593ML00A valued educational tour that relates to our world history.The tour we took was amazing seeing the Stonehedge. When i returned home people were interested in the history of that prehistoric monument. It would be good if the tour person discussed it before or after the viewing of Stonehedge. There is a lot of history to be told and educate people about.
- FarAway0453603370600A must do in London.We booked the Elvis tribute cruise with 3 course meal. Not sure what to expect for our £89 per person but what an amazing evening. The staff were excellent. They were very attentive & professional throughout. The meal was so good from start to finish and everything was piping hot with great presentation and it all tasted lovely. The sights of London seen from the huge glass roof and side windows were so clear to see. Elvis was very entertaining too. We ate well, danced a lot and just had the best time. I was also surprised that the cost of drinks didn’t break the bank either. A brilliant night…..we will def return with family and friends.
- 908pearld00DisappointingVery disappointed !! No commentary most of the time and the 2 minutes that was given, unable to hear even on a practically empty vessel, due to the sound being poor and the engine very noisy!!! Not sure if you are allowed to smoke on these trips, but a staff member was, albeit outside - but only just outside the door!! Not a good look
- KevinJ237200HilariousWe greatly enjoyed the trip with City Cruises and a shoutout for Dylan at the microphone who made the trip enjoyable with his "guided tour with a twist"... it was hilarious! Thank you.
- robertdJ9547ZR00Thanksgiving in LondonHad a very enjoyable time. Food was reasonably good for serving a large group. Didn’t expect as singer and dancing which was good as well. Nice to see the city at night from the water
- ronaldjO8690HU00Short trip but very niceIt was an excellent trip. Very informative. The people were nice and service was very good. We would do it again!
- BakerAllen00Good experienceIt is a nice cruise up and down the river. The food was good and the staff friendly. You get good views of many of the main sights.
- BillFromKentucky10100Wonderful eveningIf you’re reading this- BOOK IT! I’m a boat captain from Hawai’i & of course I work with tourists in the same industry so I understand the business completely. This is a great trip! 3 hours along the Thames is plenty and the food was wonderful. Views are quite exquisite. The boat is very nice …. Even including the tables, flooring, windows, dishes, restrooms, etc as well. You’re welcomed with champagne followed by an appetizer rather quickly. After that, soup arrives followed by the main course. And lastly you wrap up with dessert and coffee/tea. I’m a picky bloke when it comes to food. They impressed me. Obviously no one is perfect and there are conditions/circumstances you can’t control… but all these negative reviews others have posted reflect a type of person we call a “ Karen”… Seriously though some people just live their lives looking to complain about anything. Lastly, the price was well worth it. This company could charge way more easily… Mahalo nui & Mālama
- 690mindad00Dinner boat cruise dinnerThe staff were very accomodating and friendly. The food was great. The views at night were awesome. My friends and I had a great time and really enjoyed the music, food and the views
- 922jahangirm00Halal Lunch on Thames cruiseAbsolutely fab !!! We went to celebrate lunch on our marriage anniversary. We opted for Halal lunch. Overall experience is splendid. Staff member are very supportive on Pier. Staff members inside cruise are very good, always smiling and ready to help. Main course was good to standard, warm and nicely presented. Desert was too good. It is an amazing experience dining while enjoying cruise sail past all the landmark locations and buildings of London. Can't recommend anymore!! Thanks
- Issy1200Careless service spoilt out trip which wasn't cheap.We paid £210 for this trip for 3 of us as part of my birthday celebration in London. We booked 3 vegetarian afternoon teas. When we arrived they had only set the table for 2 so was clear they were not expecting 3 of us. Brought tea for 3 but only milk for 2 so my husband took milk off another table. They then brought 8 quarter sandwiches between 3 of us which was the same as they were giving to tables of 2 and obvs 8 is not divisible by 3. When we pointed this out to the waitress she went to speak to the manager and came back embarrassed saying they couldn't give us the extra sandwiches until everyone else had been served in case there wasn't enough to go round and people might complain. We pointed out that we were complaining and had paid £70 each for which one of us was only getting a 1/4 egg sandwich and a 1/4 cucumber sandwich and I wasn't prepared to be eating the rest of my sandwich as we walked down the jetty at the end of the trip as we'd paid for this experience. She was v embarrassed and said they would be held accountable if there weren't enough sandwiches to go round and often the office didn't give them the full booking numbers on the day. By this time I was completely annoyed and my husband and son were chipping in equally annoyed. She went away and eventually brought us more sandwiches but the shine was taken off by then and we'd already started on the cakes as had not been expecting her to come back. Other people had mixed bread and 4 types of sandwich but the vegetarian offer was white bread only with egg and cucumber. What's the reason behind that. It's not that hard to find 4 vegetarian fillings. The rest of the food was equally as mediocre and definitely not worth the £70 we spent for each of us on it.
- Curiosity6835855593200Enjoyable Dinner CruiseThis was the first activity we did after arriving in London for our honeymoon. It was a great way to see the city lit up at night while enjoying some good food and entertainment (even if it was raining)!
- JTNB201400Don’t hesitate to book. Highly recommended.We started at Western Pier and had fantastic views. This was an absolutely brilliant cruise, all staff happy, polite and genuinely made you feel welcome. The lower deck was really warm and plenty of seats and tables to have a nice cuppa etc with great windows to view from. We went on top deck which is open to the elements but had fabulous views of Westminster , London Eye, Tower Bridge and so much more. The live commentary from Lee was superb, told us so much about the various buildings along the journey to Tower Bridge in such a natural, relaxed and humorous way . Can not fault this River Thames cruise company. Highly recommend. Thank You all on City Cruises.
- Jean-Luc C00Fantastic river viewsThis was a highlight of our time visiting London. The views from the river were fantastic with great views of Tower bridge all the way to the eye and Big Ben. The food and tea were excellent and the service was very friendly. Overall, a wonderful way of experiencing a good afternoon tea while seeing many great London landmarks in a memorable way. Highly recommended, especially if you don't have a lot of time in the city.
- Liz_042100Lovely Dinner CruiseWe had so much fun on this Dinner Cruise! We purchased a window seat & priority boarding and it was definitely worth it. We had an amazing view! The food was delicious and we really enjoyed everything that we ate. The entertainment was lovely! Also, the view from the top of the boat was very nice. Highly recommend this dinner cruise!
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Michael H
Norfolk, VA3 contributions
Jul 2023
I was very disappointed by this river cruise. The boat itself was fine. However, the entire purpose of the outing for us was to see the major sites of London from a different vantage point, just like the event description promised. Instead, the tour started late and headed along the river away from Parliament, Big Ben, etc., etc., to cruise past utterly nondescript neighborhoods on both river banks. I assumed that we would turn around and hit the highlights on the return when the novelty of being on the boat and having an initial drink had worn off and people were ready to enjoy the sites. That was not the case. On top of the poor itinerary, the food ("canapes" in the description) were paltry and of low quality and the free drink was a watered down Aperol Spritz. Prices at the bar were high, and the food available for purchase was of the snack bar variety. The "jazz" was a lone singer singing to a pre-recorded track, but to her credit, she performed very well. The staff were generally friendly and helpful. The highlight of the evening was the high school student group celebrating the end of term and getting up to dance en masse creating a festive mood. Perhaps our particular cruise had a truncated route for some reason, but if your goal is to see the sights and have a curated evening out, this cruise is not the way to do it.
Written July 19, 2023
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Hello mdh98368,
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. Our normal route on the evening cruise is to depart from Tower Pier and make way up river towards Westminster. Sometimes due to tide we are unable to reach Westminster.
We appreciate your feedback and we will look into ways to improve our experience and let our guests know reasons why we can't fulfil our standard routes.
Kind regards
City Cruises
Written July 28, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
KaneyCumbria_England
Workington, UK279 contributions
Feb 2020
We took a trip up the Thames with City Cruises on Sunday 2nd Feb.
It was a cold night and only a handful of us on the boat but nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed it.
There was a singer on board, which to be honest I rather dreaded as if they're bad it can ruin the trip. But the guy, (Dan I think) was brilliant.
Although a cold night It was the most chilled out I've felt in a while sailing up the Thames listening to this talented guy singing.
We didn't eat the canapes as we'd eaten shortly before boarding.
The only negative is I thought we'd have sailed past the Houses of Parliament and we didn't, I'd have like to have seen them from the boat at night time and we expected we would be going that far so was a little disappointed when the boat turned round.
But It was a good trip and I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
And big up for Dan the singer, should have tried for xfactor!
It was a cold night and only a handful of us on the boat but nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed it.
There was a singer on board, which to be honest I rather dreaded as if they're bad it can ruin the trip. But the guy, (Dan I think) was brilliant.
Although a cold night It was the most chilled out I've felt in a while sailing up the Thames listening to this talented guy singing.
We didn't eat the canapes as we'd eaten shortly before boarding.
The only negative is I thought we'd have sailed past the Houses of Parliament and we didn't, I'd have like to have seen them from the boat at night time and we expected we would be going that far so was a little disappointed when the boat turned round.
But It was a good trip and I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
And big up for Dan the singer, should have tried for xfactor!
Written February 8, 2020
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Emma M
7 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Would rate 0 if I could as we never actually got to experience the evening cruise because the company wouldn’t accept a voucher purchased through Wowcher. Despite their being availability on their website for full price tickets, they told us the dates we had selected were sold out for voucher holders. Poor customer service, very unwilling to help. Would be cautious of purchasing a ticket via Wowcher as there is no way to check ‘voucher availability’ before purchasing and company are unwilling to accommodate.
Written September 11, 2021
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scotland2022
38 contributions
Dec 2022
My friend & I attended this cruise on Sunday evening. We actually weren't sure what to expect, but were so impressed and absolutely adored the experience. We initially thought it would be open top, so we were worried about not having the appropriate outerwear and being cold, however the boat was completely covered and heated, it was so cosy. The cruise was comfortable, festive & the vibes were great. There is also plenty of window seats for all guests, meaning nobody is sat in a bad spot. We were greeted with a free prosecco and there was also food being passed around. The only thing I would say is that people started helping themselves to the platters of food on display, which I found a little bit unhygienic, and noticed someone's hair floating about on top of the food. I know it might mean more effort for the staff, but I think the food should be passed around instead of a free for all, to avoid eating food that others have touched. There is a bar on board and the bar staff were a delight. Bottle of prosecco £28 but I will let that go due to the setting you drink it in! The live music was amazing, Ashling (I believe that was her name) was a beautiful singer & sang a range of old classics, to Christmas music & made the trip. Honestly, I would totally recommend this, for £33 you really get your moneys worth. I have lived in London before & have family here, so I visit regularly, however this is something completely different and I would recommend this to anyone & everyone! Thank you :)
Written December 8, 2022
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Hello anon19977,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your evening cruise and we are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time on board. We are glad you liked the indoor saloon and you found it comfortable and liked the food and drink on board.
Thanks again, we hope to welcome you on board again soon!
City Cruises
Written January 23, 2023
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SS1971
Edmond, OK159 contributions
This would have been a great evening if not for the large group of drunk American college kids screaming and hollering and dancing about. Also didn’t help that one local felt like he was at Woodstock and had to dance about like a fool.
Maybe less alcohol or maybe employees should ask guests to be respectful of others.
Also - note that this is a cruise intended to relax and see the sites. There isn’t any information provided about your surroundings.
Lastly - it stops and turns around before you reach parliament.
Maybe less alcohol or maybe employees should ask guests to be respectful of others.
Also - note that this is a cruise intended to relax and see the sites. There isn’t any information provided about your surroundings.
Lastly - it stops and turns around before you reach parliament.
Written July 17, 2022
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Hello SS1971,
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback about your Evening Cruise and sorry we didn't meet your expectations this time.
Firstly we apologise on behalf of the guests who may have been too loud and we will look into this as we want all our guests to have fun and enjoy their cruise. In regards to the commentary, we state on our website the Evening Cruise doesn't have live or recorded commentary, and the cruise is more a chilled trip with live music and more to set the scene for the rest of your evening.
The reason we don't go further up the Thames is because of high tides our boats cannot go underneath some of the bridges, but we feel the section of the cruise we do travel has the most iconic sights that London has on offer!
Many thanks
City Cruises
Written July 25, 2022
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kayley
Bristol, UK2 contributions
Me and my partner did this evening cruise for my early birthday trip to London. It was absolutely amazing. The views are great, you get a drink of Prosecco on arrival and lots of nibbles as you go along. There was a live singer and the trip was around 2 hours long in total. I would highly recommend this river cruise to anyone who is debating booking. You will not regret it.
Written January 23, 2023
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Hello Climber62651908250,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your sightseeing cruise, we love hearing how much you enjoyed your time on board!
Many thanks, and we hope to see you on board again soon!
City Cruises
Written February 6, 2023
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Peter22London
London, UK5 contributions
I book this for my anniversary with my partner. ( his fluent free) When booking I make sure was gluten free option and they confirm to me. When arrived I make sure was some gluten free option and this was not they also say to me they not doing gluten free option from more then 5 years. Not sure why they ask the allergy as food was not provided. They say music all the time and this was not just 2 song at the start and 2 song at the end. Prosecco was no a real prosecco but was more a cava and a chip one.
During the night when already home I been sick 4 time this was 100% food been provide. Super bad experience will never never come back
During the night when already home I been sick 4 time this was 100% food been provide. Super bad experience will never never come back
Written April 17, 2022
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Phill
Lossiemouth, UK96 contributions
The signage was poor before embarking. The crew were very good. The singer was excellent, unfortunately there was a very boisterous group and they disrupted her set. We went up to the top deck to escape them. The views from the boat were fantastic though.. the canapés were OK but the drinks they served were not to my taste at all.
Written July 15, 2023
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Hello incomerloon,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your evening cruise, we love hearing how much you enjoyed your time on board and that you liked the food and entertainment.
Many thanks, and we hope to see you on board again soon!
City Cruises
Written July 27, 2023
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wherewegoin
Westerville, OH99 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This was a good cruise. We sat on the top floor because it was a clear warm evening. It was fun seeing everything lit up. We were very impressed with the champagne to start, followed up by some tasty and fancy snacks/h'ordeurves. Staff was very friendly. The only thing we did not like was that there was no commentary and we had expected commentary to tell us what we were seeing.
Written September 22, 2023
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Hello
Thank you for taking the time to write about your evening cruise, we love hearing how much you enjoyed your time on board and that you liked the canapés and entertainment. We state on our website that there isn't commentary on the evening cruise instead you will be listening to chill-out songs from a live performer.
Many thanks, and we hope to see you on board again soon!
City Cruises
Written September 26, 2023
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Zach G
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was one of best parts about our entire trip to London! We were running late on our way to the cruise and Nugar was willing to help us get on even though it had already begun to leave. The whole staff was incredibly kind and patient with us. The views were amazing and so were the snacks. The musician who played made it a perfect trip. Overall we would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to relax and do some quick sightseeing.
Written March 31, 2023
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Cal
Mukilteo, WA
I have this cruise booked for the 19th of September. There is conflict as to where to board this cruise. Part of the information states that it begins at Westminster Pier. The itinerary states it begins at London Tower Pier. Which is correct?
Margarita G
8 contributions
We get on and off the boat at London Tower Pier
Val E
Bordeaux, France26 contributions
Bonjour, j'ai vu que cette croisière avait changé de point de départ en avril. Elle est vendue avec un départ de Westminster. Est-ce que ce sera bien le cas en octobre ou devons nous craindre un nouveau changement? S'agit il bien d'un aller retour?
Merci
heartbev
4 contributions
I cannot seem to get a sensible answer re cancellation policy. TripAdvisor is stating that there is free cancellation within 24 hours on their booking link but city cruises saying NO refunds. . An e mail to city cruises info has replied saying that I would be bound by the third party booking policy.....so is that TripAdvisor????
14rubyred
New Jersey
Can I and my daughter be put on a Wait List for The Thames Evening River Cruise on the evening of June 7, leaving at 6:30 PM.
. June 7 is the only date we can make on our short trip to London.
Willie2145
Hayton, UK68 contributions
I'm not sure you could make a provisional booking or be put on a waiting list without paying up front in full. Having done a quick check on the citycruises web-site, spaces are available on the evening cruise on 7th June and you could firm up your booking now. Alternatively, there's a contact section on the web-site. I'm sure you'll find them helpful. Enjoy the trip.
14rubyred
New Jersey
The Thames River Evening Cruise which leaves at 6:30 PM is full at present.
Can I and my daughter be put on a wait list in case there are two cancellations. Our trip is 9 weeks away. We really would like to take this cruise.
14rubyred
New Jersey
Whoops! I had forgotten to put the date where we would like to take the Thames Evening River cruise. It is Friday evening of June 7
Areeba Ajmal
2 contributions
Can you buy tickets on spot?
julie c
Burnaby, Canada962 contributions
Yes, but may need to wait for the next sailing
Cathi E
Roseville, CA
We are traveling the first of Nov. if the weather is bad tdo the tours run?
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