River Thames Cruise
Duration
40 min
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
- 1
London Eye Waterloo Pier
BoardingBoard at Waterloo Pier, directly beside the London Eye, and settle in as the crew prepares to depart.
- 2
Westminster & Big Ben
The cruise heads east past the Houses of Parliament and the Elizabeth Tower, with commentary covering their political and architectural history.
- 3
St. Paul's Cathedral & Tate Modern
The north and south banks trade off iconic views — Wren's cathedral dome on one side, the converted Bankside power station on the other.
- 4
Shakespeare's Globe
Pass the reconstructed Elizabethan playhouse on the South Bank, a short walk from where the original stood in the 1600s.
- 5
Tower of London & Tower Bridge
Turnaround pointThe cruise reaches its eastern highlight: the medieval fortress and the Victorian bascule bridge that has become London's most photographed structure.
Meeting point
London Eye Waterloo Pier, London, UK
Head to London Eye Waterloo Pier on the South Bank. Present your mobile or printed ticket to the crew before boarding. The pier is a short walk from Waterloo station (Northern, Jubilee, Bakerloo, Southeastern lines) and Embankment station (District and Circle lines).
What to bring
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- A valid photo ID if requested
- A light layer — it can be breezy on the water