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London river cruise with afternoon tea or two-course dinner

5/5
3 reviews

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, " Anyone can tick off London's landmarks. Seeing them from the river over afternoon tea or dinner is a whole different experience."

If you go for the afternoon tea cruise option, you can expect a 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 while London quietly slides by. Prefer to meander down the river in the evening? Our Thames dinner cruise has you covered. You’ll have two courses, with the main inspired by English favourites, plus a dessert, soft live music and views of London’s iconic landmarks.

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’s your go-to 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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: London
Validity: Flexible
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Meal Included

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Why you’ll love this…

  • You’ll cruise past London’s iconic sights like Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the South Bank
  • You can choose the style that suits you, pick from afternoon tea or a two‑course dinner with live music
  • It’s a very British experience, whether that’s warm scones by day or Tower Bridge shimmering at night
  • The food and views pair perfectly, giving you classic flavours and iconic sights in one laidback experience
  • It’s London at its relaxed best, offering a calm, scenic way to celebrate or simply treat yourself

Important to know

  • The menu detailed in the description is subject to change at any time
  • Drinks can be purchased on board. A full drinks menu is available throughout the evening, including wine, beer, spirits and TUI signature cocktails
  • Our largest tables seat a maximum of eight guests, so larger bookings may be required to be divided between two or more tables
  • We can cater for virtually all dietary requirements (except Kosher) with a minimum of 48 hours' notice. For bookings made after this time, it may not be possible to accommodate all dietary needs. Please specify your requirements at checkout
  • Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know of any special requirements in the checkout
  • The boat does not have a lift, so wheelchair access may be difficult
  • The Afternoon Tea experience is not suitable for children under five years old and the dinner cruise option is for adults only
  • All guests must follow the safety instructions from the crew

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • 90-minute afternoon cruise (if selected)
  • Three-hour dinner cruise with a two-course meal and live music (if selected)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Butler's Wharf Pier, London SE1 2YE, UK

Meeting point:

The meeting point for this experience is Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE, UK

Provider

Thames Luxury Charters


What people say about this experience

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    Ian & Lin

    Traveled as a couple


    August 22, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our river cruise was with the afternoon tea. The whole experience was fantastic, a relaxing cruise down the river away from the hustle and bustle of the streets. Our tea was a treat. A fine selection of teas, very good and tasty food all well presented. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Our guide (Brendan) was excellent providing lots of information throughout the cruise.

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    David.

    Traveled as a couple


    August 12, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Friendly staff, the food was excellent and it was such a relaxing hour and a half. Great to see London from a different perspective and the guide was knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend

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    Mumsyt

    Traveled with family


    August 10, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The cruise was good. We went up to the Houses of Parliament, which not many boats are allowed to do. Our guide Brendan was very knowledgeable and the staff serving the afternoon tea were lovely. The afternoon was really good too