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River Thames 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Cruise

Enjoy a memorable and entertaining day out on London’s No 1 Thames sightseeing cruise. It’s the perfect way to take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks.

Our captains deliver informative and entertaining commentary, offering fresh insights into both the historical and contemporary aspects of this captivating city. Whether you choose to relax on our spacious open upper deck or in our comfortable indoor saloons, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of London’s top landmarks, including the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, South Bank, and more.

For families, a Thames River cruise is the most relaxing way to see the sights and avoid traffic and busy trains.

Maximize your London River cruise experience with our 24-hour river pass, an all-day hop-on, hop-off Thames ticket that offers unlimited access to the river for 24 hours. With four strategically located piers at Westminster, Tower, London Eye, and Greenwich, you’ll have easy access to all the main riverside attractions, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the sights.

Departure points include:

  • London Eye Pier - ideal for the Lastminute.com London Eye, Sea Life Aquarium, London Dungeon and South Bank Complex.
  • Tower Pier - next to the Tower of London, The Shard and Tower Bridge.
  • Greenwich Pier - easy access to the Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House, and the Old Royal Observatory.
  • Westminster Pier - close to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and Downing Street.

And with your 24-hour pass, you can hop on or hop off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day.

Departs

  • Daily, year-round.

Start times

  • Departs approximately every 40 minutes.
  • The boats run between 10 am and 7.35 pm depending on the departure point.

Duration

  • 24 hours.

Experience Includes

  • Flexible hop-on hop-off River Thames sightseeing cruise ticket
  • Unlimited use of all City Cruises point-to-point sightseeing cruises for 24 hours
  • Multi-lingual commentary taking you through 2000 years of London history
  • Hop-on and hop-off from London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier

Experience Excludes

  • Refreshments
  • Transportation to the cruise

Departs

Daily, year round.

Departure location

Greenwich, Tower, Westminster & London Eye Piers

Start times

Varies - see schedule. Each point-to-point cruise takes around 70 minutes. Does not operate on Christmas Day.

Duration

Tickets available for 24 hours.

Terms & Conditions

  • All boats on the published schedule are accessible by wheelchair but please note additional boats put into service during busy times may not be.
  • When you arrive for your cruise please walk straight down onto the pier. Where you will be greeted by our pier staff, have your ticket ready to be then directed to your boarding point.
  • Children under 5 years travel free.
  • Transport to the piers is not included.
  • Refreshments are available to purchase onboard.
  • Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.
  • Please note: the cruises do not operate on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.
  • Actual times may vary depending upon the state of the tide and other river traffic. Always check locally for any changes to times.
  • Tickets may be cancelled free of charge 72 hours before your cruise is due to depart. Within this period tickets are non-refundable.