5.0(4,342)5 out of 5, from 4342 reviews
High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
From $94/person5 travellers ≈ $470 — children may pay less
100% of the listed stops are seen from the vehicle without getting out.
Day Cruises · Water Tours
Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames
4.2(1,083)4.2 out of 5, from 1083 reviews·1h 30m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 9Per booking.
Minimum age2 yearschild 2–12, adult 13–99
Will this work for your group?
Checked against the limits the operator publishes. Nothing here is a booking guarantee — availability and prices live on Viator.
- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Your youngest is 8; the minimum age is 2.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
Enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea on the Thames during a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. With 20 years of experience as the original afternoon tea cruise provider on the River Thames, we’ve welcomed thousands of happy customers. Relax with an indulgent selection of savoury sandwiches, sweet treats, cakes and tea, with child-friendly menus available too. Perfect for all the family, kids won’t get restless with a boat to explore and constantly changing scenery. Cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster and enjoy views of London’s iconic landmarks, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. A perfect way to unwind after shopping, museums, or theatre, with a view no restaurant can match-without the premium price. Enjoy informative, humorous onboard commentary, live or via our multilingual app.
Description supplied by the operator via Viator Partner API.
What you actually do
Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 1 and see 6 from the vehicle.
- 1
Tower of London
Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before you departure time
You get out here20 min
- 2
London Eye
board at Tower Pier which is within touching distance of the Tower of London
Seen from the vehicle
- 3
Tower Bridge
Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the Coca- Cola London Eye
Seen from the vehicle
- 4
Canary Wharf
Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory
Seen from the vehicle
- 5
The Shard
Canary Wharf will appear on your left as you head down to towards Greenwich
Seen from the vehicle
- 6
HMS Belfast
As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest viewing platform
Seen from the vehicle
- 7
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum
Seen from the vehicle
Where the day happens
≈ 3.6 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover other, gratuities — budget for those separately.
- Other
- Other
- Gratuities
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (8)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place. When you board you will be shown to your table. Please note tables are fixed and within close proximity.
- We do not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. For gluten-free tea give at least 24 hours’ notice. For any special dietary requirements please call us after booking.
- Please note that as part of the relaxed atmosphere of this cruise experience, your table may be situated in close proximity to other guests.
- Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure time
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Details retrieved from the Viator Partner API on 2026-10-09. We publish no availability, and every price is the operator’s advertised from-price with its check date — the exact total is on the operator’s page. How we research this.