Skip to main content

Tickets for London Eye River Cruise

Set sail on the River Thames with the London Eye River Cruise

Ticket includes:

  • 30-minute London Eye rotation with iconic 360 degree views of the capital
  • 40-minute circular sightseeing boat cruise along the famous River Thames
  • The time selected will be for the River Cruise - you must book a visit time for the London Eye separately

Ticket includes:

  • See famous London landmarks during sun down on the river cruise
  • Fascinating facts about the history of spooktacular London
  • Immersive experience with live actors
  • *This ticket does not include entry to the London Eye

Ticket includes:

  • 40 minute cruise through the heart of the city along River Thames
  • Bar on board with a wide range of refreshments

Ticket includes:

  • London Eye River Cruise in a new British Sign Language (BSL) friendly format
  • Takes place on the second Saturday of every month at 12:45
  • 40-minute cruise through the heart of the city along River Thames
  • Bar on board with a wide range of refreshments
FOTT 600X400
£24.50 per adult

Fright on the Thames 2024

This Halloween, guests are invited to embark on a brand new tour ‘Fright on the Thames’ on the London Eye River Cruise; a 40-minute boat journey along the river Thames featuring horrifying tales about London’s ghostly past.

LEARN MORE
22747 Riverboat Tour 1A Friends Group Pier 043 Rgb Ns

See London’s most popular landmarks led by expert guides

Embark on a captivating 40-minute round-trip boat tour along the River Thames with the London Eye River Cruise. Setting sail from The London Eye Pier, you'll witness iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben (Palace of Westminster), St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge before returning to your starting point.

The London Eye River Cruise map and the iconic landmarks you will see on the tour

What is the London Eye River Cruise?

Our River Thames cruise offers a seamless journey without any stops at other piers, ensuring a continuous, scenic experience.
Maximize your visit by getting your tickets for The London Eye and River Cruise combined, creating an unforgettable experience of London's beauty from both land and water.

BSL Tower Bridge 1

British Sign Language (BSL) London Eye River Cruise

Guests can now enjoy the London Eye River Cruise in a new British Sign Language (BSL) friendly format. Learn awesome facts about the iconic landmarks situated along River Thames as you sit back and enjoy a 45 minute river cruise.  
Setting sail from The London Eye Pier, you'll witness iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben (Palace of Westminster), St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge before returning to your starting point.
Upcoming tour dates and times:
  • Saturday 13th July 12:45pm
  • Saturday 10th August 12:45pm
  • Saturday 14th September 12:45pm
  • Saturday 12th October 12:45pm
  • Saturday 9th November 12:45pm
  • Saturday 14th December 12:45pm

 

Please note that there will be reserved seating on the top deck in close proximity to the interpreter for guests experiencing BSL Tour.
Learn more about accessibility

Learn more

More about the tour

  • 40 minute circular boat tour along River Thames
  • Live commentary by one of our expert guides to fill you in with everything you need to know about London and its top landmarks.
  • Audio commentary is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Czech, Hindi, Polish, and Portuguese
  • A British Sign Language guide on the indoor deck
  • Wheelchair access - for more London Eye River Cruise accessibility information for wheelchair users, please refer to our accessibility page here. To make a booking for a wheelchair slot, please follow this link.

The River Thames Cruise is a 40 minute circular tour that starts and stops at the London Eye Pier with no stop-over in between.

Your River Cruise booking time corresponds to the departure time of the cruise. Please arrive at boarding point 2 on the Pier at least 15 minutes before your scheduled River Cruise departure.

Please be aware that the cruise will depart punctually as scheduled, and late arrivals will not be accommodated.

The London Eye River Cruise departs 45 minutes past every hour. For the most up-to-date opening hours, please visit the opening hours page

  • Select which time slot you would like to board the River cruise when purchasing your combo package. Please note that the river cruise departs 45 minutes past every hour. You will need to arrive at the pier 15 minutes before departure you ensure comfortable boarding. This time slot will be visible on your ticket through the confirmation email or on your physical ticket.
  • Guests who have also brought The London Eye together with the River Cruise will need to book a timeslot for The London Eye. You can easily access our booking portal through your confirmation email or here to do this.  The timeslot is for queue entry not boarding.
  • Finally, keep in mind that your The London Eye ticket consists of a 30-minute rotation and the River Cruise of a 40-minute journey. Please give yourself plenty of time to enjoy both attractions.

Note: When booking The London Eye please keep in mind your selected time for the river cruise and please allow at least 15 minutes after the end of your first attraction.

You have 90 days to visit the London Eye after your River Cruise visit. However, if you would like to do both in one day, we recommend booking your time slots in advance as availability is subject to change.

The London Eye River Cruise has an indoor seating area operating on a first come first serve basis. Customers can still cruise along the river and enjoy the full experience in the comfort and warmth inside.

Please note that if you miss your cruise or decide to move your time on the day a £10 rebooking fee will apply.

Health