City Cruises

Description

City Cruises is the leading sightseeing and dining operator on the River Thames. Tours on offer include sightseeing cruises down the river, dining cruises and special events for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, as well as Christmas Parties and New Year's Eve Cruises.

Their sightseeing cruises set sail every 20 to 40 minutes depending on the season from 4 strategically located piers: Westminster, Tower, London Eye and Greenwich. Their piers allow easy access to London's most famous riverside attractions ensuring less of your time is spent queuing at ticket offices and more on exploring and admiring the sights. 

Their boats offer panoramic views whether you decide to sit on the open upper deck or heated indoor saloon where you can also find a fully stocked bar serving snacks and drinks for your trip. Their expert captains offer a live commentary on the sights, landmarks and history of the city. 

Or you can choose to admire the sights while enjoying a relaxing lunch or afternoon tea on the Thames. If you are looking for a fun night out or just drinks after work, they have a vast range of evening dining cruises with tasty food, live entertainment and a glass of bubbly on arrival. 

For an immersive or fun night full of intrigue, they also have a range of themed dining cruises. Forget all your worries with the smooth sounds of a live jazz band on their Jazz Cruise, dance the night away with on the Elvis Tribute Dinner or play detective and find the killer on board on their Murder Mystery Cruise. 

Last but not least, they also offer a thrilling high-speed boat ride that takes visitors on an exciting journey down the River Thames, allowing them to witness the stunning landmarks of London at an incredible pace. Thamesjet is an ideal adventure for families, couples, and anyone seeking a memorable experience while seeing the city in a different way. 

Join them for a fun day out on the river whether it's to see the sights with the family or enjoy a meal out with friends and loved ones. 

Info

  • Experience, Daytime, Live Music
  • Happily Affordable ££
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair access, Disabled Toilets
  • None

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.
Tuesday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.
Wednesday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.
Thursday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.
Friday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.
Saturday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.
Sunday 10:00 23:00 Sightseeing cruises run from 10am to 18:00pm. Please check timetable on our website as the schedule changes during peak time. Dining cruises timings change depending on the chosen cruise. Please check our website for more info.

Location

Address

City Cruises, Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH

Area

Central London

Nearest Station

Westminster (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Afternoon Tea, British, Bar Snacks and Christmas Lunch/Dinner food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Erasmus Venue Hire 126 300 - 2640 2640

Our private hire team have years of experience of running events on the river and will work with you to offer the perfect boat for the event that you visualise and expect. We are known for our hospitality and warm friendly welcome. With a fleet of great boats for your events and 3 high speed RIB boats we are waiting to welcome you onboard.

Great food, terrific service, a lovely ambiance coupled with our professional crew and hospitality team are sure to make your private hire a success. We, of course owe our thanks to the fabulous City of London which serves as your backdrop throughout your cruise.

Our main private hire boat is called the Erasmus and its main features are:

  • Three decks
  • Flexible vessel enabling a variety of events but still with large panoramic windows enabling you to enjoy the city of London
  • State of the art sound and lighting system ensuring your party or conference event

To find out more about our private hire options, please click here. 

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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