Sightseeing cruises are nice, but they might not be the best option for business events or dating.
If you’re looking for a more sociable trip along the Thames, consider one of the following Dining Cruises.
In addition to the typical dinner cruise, many companies offer a variety of dining and party cruises, such as tea and showboat cruises, that allow you to enjoy more than just the sights and sounds of London.
To browse a full list of lunch and dinner cruise options by type rather than by company, click below.
City Cruises
Whether you want to go on a cruise with wonderful music and fabulous food, or you just want to have your afternoon tea out on the Thames, City Cruises offers a wide variety of options.
The Jazz Cruise is my favourite! I did this one just a few weeks ago, in fact. I arrived with a friend about 15 minutes before departure.
When I boarded I was given a glass of sparkling wine to kick things off! I was shown to our pre-allocated table and then we were free to wander the boat and enjoy the live music.
After being on the water for a bit, we returned to our table for a fantastic 3-course dinner, followed by dancing as the band continued to play.
The whole experience lasted about 3 hours and was worth every penny!
If you order online during the summer, you can save 20% on each dining cruise offered through this company.
Tickets are already quite affordable, so this is an excellent opportunity to save money while having fun out on the water.
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I am lucky because I live in London which means I can take advantage of these tours all year long.
The reason I'm saying this is because their prices fluctuate throughout the year and on different days of the week.
So it's worth taking a look at their fare calendars to see which is cheapest when you are in town.
Lunch Cruise on The Thames
- £51 for Adults
- £41 for Children (ages 3-12)
Afternoon Tea on The Thames
- £55 for Adults
- £45 for Children (ages 3-12)
Jazz Cruise on The Thames
- £107+ (depending on date/time) per Adult (18+ only)
London Dinner Cruise on The Thames
- £89+ (depending on date/time) per Adult (18+ only)
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When it comes to its dining cruises, this company has received fairly high ratings on TripAdvisor.
Although this isn’t their primary service, City Cruises regularly receives positive remarks for their dining boat trips.
Most reviewers have given them a 5-star rating, reporting that the food is quite excellent and the cruise itself is very relaxing.
Some have said that their Sundowner cruise is a great way to unwind after a long day, while others have reported that the Afternoon Tea cruise is a good value for the money.
And, as I stated above, the Jazz Cruise gets 5 stars from me, too.
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