London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River
Description
Enjoy a evening of food, wine and entertainment as you cruise down the River Thames. Glide past some of London's most spectacular landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge, as you cruise from the center of London to the Thames River barrier and back. Upgrade to a VIP package London Dinner cruise including: VIP seating area at the front of the boat so you can enjoy the best views of London. A welcome glass of champagne and bottle of still or sparkling water followed by five delightful canapés before your starter and a decadent cheeseboard accompanied by dessert wine as a final course to satisfy your taste buds. Please note - Effective immediately our dinner cruise will offer a 3-course menu, and soup will no longer be included.
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Itinerary
Board at Westminster Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time
Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the Coca- Cola London Eye
Sail past Shakespeares Globe Theatre. The Elizabethan playhouse located on the south bank of the River Thames.
Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory
Canary Wharf will appear on your left as you head down to towards Greenwich
Pass by Tower Pier where you will be able to almost touch the Tower of London
As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest viewing platform
Board and depart the boat opposite Sea Life, an Oceanic exhibit for all ages
Catch the peak of the St Paul's Cathedral dome where it will stand out from the rest of London's Skyline
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Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- We do not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. For gluten-free tea give at least 24 hours’ notice
- No allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for on the day of travel. Please ensure you have advised City Cruises 72-hours prior to Travel date
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Boarding begins 20 minutes before departure time
- When you board you will be shown to your table. Please note tables are fixed and within close proximity. Our panoramic windows provide great views from all angles of the passing sky-line, regardless of your table location
- Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place
- If you have dietary requirements they must be added to the 'Special Requirements’ section during the booking process.
- Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure time
- Children under the age of 13 are not allowed on this cruise.
- Dinner is served from a set menu, a vegetarian option is available but must be requested at the time of booking
Reviews(1,957)
This cruise was booked as a special treat for my partner's 60th birthday. We wanted something memorable and special to celebrate the occasion. Unfortunately, it turned out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. We booked the VIP Dinner Cruise package for two at a cost of £328, which promised welcome champagne, additional canapés, upgraded seating and a premium window view. Sadly, the experience did not match what was advertised. The evening got off to a poor start when the boat arrived late. Boarding was scheduled for 19:30 with departure at 19:45, but the vessel did not arrive until around the departure time and eventually left at 20:00 when Big Ben struck the hour. Before departure, we were informed that due to low tide the cruise would finish at London Bridge rather than Westminster Pier. This resulted in an unexpected £26.20 taxi fare back to our hotel. While we received a glass of champagne on arrival, no additional canapés were provided. Our table was halfway down the boat with a side window and certainly did not feel like a premium location. The supposedly upgraded seating appeared identical to every other table on board. Service throughout the evening was disappointing. Empty champagne glasses remained on our table long after they should have been cleared; dirty plates and glasses remained on the table for the entirety of the meal. Staff appeared disengaged at times, and I even overheard one crew member reminding colleagues to remember the customer experience, which unfortunately said a lot about the service we received. The food was average at best. The broccoli and carrots were undercooked, hard and difficult to cut. One particularly disappointing moment came when the boat pulled alongside a barge for around 15 minutes to collect food. Instead of enjoying London's illuminated landmarks from our "premium" window seat, we spent that time looking at a dirty working barge with fuel warning signs. The views of London at night are beautiful, but that alone cannot justify the cost. The VIP upgrade offered very little additional value and failed to deliver what was promised. Having booked through Viator, a company I have always found to be excellent, this was particularly disappointing. Sadly, based on this experience, I would not book this cruise again and cannot recommend the VIP upgrade.
This cruise was booked as a special treat for my partner's 60th birthday. We wanted something memorable and special to celebrate the occasion. Unfortunately, it turned out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. I booked the VIP Dinner Cruise package for two at a cost of £328, which promised welcome champagne, additional canapés, upgraded seating and a premium window view. Sadly, the experience did not match what was advertised. The evening got off to a poor start when the boat arrived late. Boarding was scheduled for 19:30 with departure at 19:45, but the vessel did not arrive until around the departure time and eventually left at 20:00 when Big Ben struck the hour. Before departure, we were informed that due to low tide the cruise would finish at London Bridge rather than Westminster Pier. This resulted in an unexpected £26.20 taxi fare back to our hotel. While we received a glass of champagne on arrival, no additional canapés were provided. Our table was halfway down the boat with a side window and certainly did not feel like a premium location. The supposedly upgraded seating appeared identical to every other table on board. Service throughout the evening was disappointing. Empty champagne glasses remained on our table long after they should have been cleared; dirty plates and glasses remained on the table for the entirety of the meal. Staff appeared disengaged at times, and I even overheard one crew member reminding colleagues to remember the customer experience, which unfortunately said a lot about the service we received. The food was average at best. The broccoli and carrots were undercooked, hard and difficult to cut. One particularly disappointing moment came when the boat pulled alongside a barge for around 15 minutes to collect food. Instead of enjoying London's illuminated landmarks from our "premium" window seat, we spent that time looking at a dirty working barge with fuel warning signs. The views of London at night are beautiful, but that alone cannot justify the cost. The VIP upgrade offered very little additional value and failed to deliver what was promised. Having booked through Viator, a company I have always found to be excellent, this was particularly disappointing. Sadly, based on this experience, I would not book this cruise again and cannot recommend the VIP upgrade.
The dinner cruise was great. The food was good and the service was wonderful. Really enjoyed the views from the water. Would definitely recommend.
A lot of Fun great views and lovely food and service
Hi, Thank you so much for your kind review. We at City Cruises are really pleased to hear you had a great experience. It’s especially lovely to know the service and food was positively received, that’s exactly what we aim for. Hope to see you back again soon! Kind regards, City Cruises.
Everything was as expected. Beautiful atmosphere.
This was a fabulous experience and the singer/music was excellent. The food & drink was great and plentiful. I wish I had been hungrier. This was a a great time !
Lovely experience for a special occasion. So relaxing and a fun way to see the sights which look good before and after light. Meal was really nice and they will make an effort if it is a special occasion
It is an unforgettable moment to be able to have dinner along the Thames with a view of the main attractions of London
Really nice..food ok. Didn’t get to sit by window. Hard to find exact location to meet boat.
Very picturesque trip down the Thames. Food was excellent, entertainment great. Very enjoyable time!
