Thames Dining Cruises

It very much depends on the cruise you're on. Lunch time cruises tend to be a more informal affair (but avoid jeans and trainers), while the evening sailings are smart casual. In reality, most passengers are onboard to celebrate and therefore relish the occasion to get dressed up for a date night!

Many Thames dining packages do include wine with your meal. There is also a fully stocked bar on most vessels, so you can order drinks for service at your table throughout the cruise. Why not make it extra special and go for a glass of bubbly to start your voyage? In our premium packages it's included!

Food is freshly prepared onboard in the galley kitchens by experienced chefs. Most dietary requirements can be catered for, as long as they are requested in advance (usually at least five days before departure). The best thing to do is mention any requests you have when booking your cruise date with the operator.

Yes. On our sit-down, table service meal cruises every passenger gets a table. Window seats are usually reserved for premium package holders, but with huge panoramic windows, everyone should be able to see the sights on the banks of the Thames as you float past.

All boarding information will be on your cruise confirmation. Make sure you allow plenty of time to get to the departure point ready to board. Piers will close a few minutes before the boat sets sail.

Thames boat operators are constrained by specific pier slot times for embarking and disembarking, so the crews will have to set sail within their allocated time slot. Unfortunately, they won't be able to turn back and pick up late arrivals.

This depends on each vessel, so please check carefully on each product page. Most of the larger boats have full wheelchair access, including toilet facilities onboard. The main piers in London that our operators use, such as Embankment Pier, are also fully accessible. If you're in any doubt, please contact us by 'phone, email or the online chat and we'll be glad to help.

Evening dinner cruises on the Thames in central London are the longest, lasting around 2 and 3/4 hours. Lunch time voyages are around 1 1/2 hours, with afternoon trips slightly shorter. Full details on the trip durations and timings can be found on each cruise page.

Routes may vary on the day, depending on tides, water conditions and regulations in force on the river ways of the capital. In all cases, you will certainly get to see many of the most famous landmarks from the water, from Houses of Parliament to the London Eye and many more. The furthest point for most cruises is the Thames Barrier in the easterly direction and Battersea in the westerly direction.

Yes! Shorter lunch cruises include a pre-recorded professional sightseeing commentary. A pianist plays during the very popular afternoon tea cruises and on Sundays it's live jazz. In the evening there's entertainment in the form of live musicians or even a disco, depending on the cruise you are on.