"Boats for every occasion." Embankment Pier Daytime Cruises from Embankment Pier Thames River Sightseeing A visit to London isn’t complete without a cruise on the River Thames. Thames River Sightseeing operate regular services from six piers on the River Thames including Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) & Greenwich Pier. Thames River Sightseeing cruise 361 days a year & operate a fleet of all-weather vessels with spacious open decks perfect for the summer months & heated saloons with panoramic windows for the colder months. The vessels range from more traditional River Thames passenger boats (London Rose) to more modern vessels purposefully built for the River Thames (Thomas Doggett). A cruise between Westminster & Tower Bridge Quay takes just 30-40 minutes & passes numerous London landmarks including the New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), the London Eye, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Shard, London Bridge & Tower Bridge. Passengers can cruise further to the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Thames Barrier passing the Cutty Sark, Old Royal Naval College, the Queens House, the O2 & the North Greenwich Cable Car. Passengers can embark at Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay or Greenwich & take advantage of a range of ticketing options. Single tickets are suited for day trippers or passengers travelling in or out of London & return tickets allow passengers to disembark & explore before joining a return sailing later the same day. A 2 Day River Pass is the perfect option for anyone visiting London over multiple days. A River Pass allows unlimited travel on our services for just £19.50 per adult, a family River Pass is just £39.00 (for 2 Adults + 3 Children). Between April & October Thames River Sightseeing operate cruises to the Thames Barrier, cruises to the Barrier are round trips & pass through the Thames Barrier twice before cruising back to Greenwich, Tower Bridge & Westminster. Pre-booked groups can embark or disembark at Barrier Gardens Pier to visit the Thames Barrier Information Centre & Café. A cruise to the Thames Barrier offers a unique perspective of the second largest movable flood defence in the world. Thames River Sightseeing also offer excellent group rates & discounts which are perfect for families, tour companies or travel trade. Toilet facilities & a Multilingual Audio Guide are available on all sailings. The Multilingual Audio Guide is an informative commentary available through our onboard Wi-Fi in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin (Smart device & headphones are not provided, Read More). Why Choose Thames River Sightseeing Modern & traditional sightseeing boats with open decks, heated saloons & toilet facilities. Regular departures: Currently every 40 minutes. Onboard Café Bars are open on Saturdays & Sundays serving hot drinks, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks & light snacks. Some sailings between Monday & Friday may also have refreshments available. (Read More) Scenic cruises between Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) & Greenwich Pier passing more than 44 London landmarks. Wi-Fi Audio Guide available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Mandarin. (Smart device & headphones are not provided, Read More) Cruises to the Thames Flood Barrier. (Returning in 2022) Thames River Sightseeing Routes We are currently operating 7-days a week calling at Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay & Greenwich Pier. Unfortunately we are unable to offer our cruises to the Thames Barrier this year. Piers on our Routes Westminster Pier (Houses of Parliament) Embankment Pier (Charing Cross, Villiers Street & Strand) Festival Pier (Royal Festival Hall & South Bank Centre) Bankside Pier (Globe Theatre & Tate Modern) Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) Greenwich Pier (Cutty Sark) Read More about Thames River Sightseeing View the Timetable from Embankment Pier Book Tickets Showing all 3 results Sale! 2 Day River Pass (Hop-On Hop-Off At 6 Piers) £0.00 – £39.00 View & Book Sale! Embankment Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) £0.00 – £36.90 View & Book Sale! Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pier £0.00 – £17.50 View & Book View All Daytime Cruises Evening Cruises from Embankment Pier We do not currently have any evening cruises planned from Embankment Pier. Click the link below to view our evening cruises from other piers. View All Evening Cruises Available Cruises About Embankment Pier Embankment Pier is located on the North shore of the River Thames next to Charing Cross Railway Bridge and Embankment Station. Embankment Pier is just a short walk from Westminster Pier, Villiers Street, the Strand and a number of famous landmarks. Landmarks near Embankment Pier include Cleopatra’s Needle, the Savoy Hotel, Somerset House & the New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament). Transportation Links* National Rail Charing Cross Station Southeastern Railway Underground Embankment Station Bakerloo Line Circle Line District Line Nothern Line Cycle Hire Whitehall Place 23 Cycle Bays Private Charters from Embankment Pier Our versatile party boats are a popular choice for corporate & private events on the River Thames. Large open decks, heated saloons & fully licensed bars are just a few of the facilities to be found on-board. We can provide a wide range of catering & dining options, perfectly paired with our extensive wine menu. Our entertainment options & decorations can also make your event truly unique. Read More About Private Charters Near Embankment Pier Cleopatra's Needle Benjamin Franklin House Whitehall Royal Festival Hall Savoy Hotel The Banqueting House Trafalgar Square The National Gallery London Eye The Household Cavalry Museum National Portrait Gallery Somerset House Royal National Theatre St. James Park County Hall HQS Wellington New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) Churchill War Rooms St. Margaret's Church Royal Courts of Justice Westminster Abbey The Jewel Tower The Supreme Court OXO Tower Wharf Florence Nightingale Museum Sea Containers House The Guards Museum Sir John Soane's Museum Dr Johnson's House Spencer House The British Museum Embankment Pier Location Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU **Transportation links are based on data from Transport for London, always check their website (tfl.gov.uk) when planning your journey. Walking times & distances are average times based on data from Google Maps. Book Tickets Thames River Sightseeing operate daily cruises from Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier) & Greenwich Pier Book Tickets Quick Select Click to Select a Cruise View All Piers We operate daytime cruises from 6 piers on the River Thames & private charters from over 20 piers. Click the link below to view all piers. 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