Some experiences are unmistakably British – think afternoon tea, iconic riverside views of Big Ben and memorable moments on the water. This Thames cruise serves it all up in style. Choose a classic English afternoon tea on a 90-minute cruise as London's famous landmarks drift by, or settle in for a sumptuous three-hour evening dinner cruise with live music and the city sparkling beyond the windows. As Jenny, one of our local guides, says, "The river cruise doesn't just take you through the city, it gives you a moment to take it all in and enjoy it."
If you go for the afternoon tea cruise option, you can expect a quintessentially British spread of sandwiches filled with classics like ham and Dijon mustard, warm scones, sweet treats like lemon tart and banoffee pie, and as much tea or coffee as you fancy. It’s a laidback afternoon that’s perfect for catching up with someone while London quietly slides by. Prefer to glide down the river in the evening? The Thames dinner cruise has you covered. You’ll get two courses, with the main inspired by English favourites like roast chicken and wellington, plus a dessert, soft live music and views of London’s iconic landmarks lit up beautifully as you drift along.
Whichever cruise you pick, the city does the showing off. You’ll see Tower Bridge rising ahead of you, the South Bank stretching out along the water and Big Ben standing tall over the river as you pass. It works for birthdays, date nights, catch‑ups or those times when you just want a special day or evening out in the city. And, with drinks available to buy on board, you can raise a glass, or two, to seeing a side of London you only really get from the water.
