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The 15 Best London Dinner Cruises

22 tours  ·  from $37 a head

Every trip has one evening that has to count. These 15 london dinner cruises earn it, priced and timed so you can pick in minutes and get back to the packing.

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - Canary Wharf changes the view
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

1.River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,493 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Our pick

Cruise from Tower Millennium Pier for two hours, passing Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament. You get one glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink, canapés, live chill-out music, and a choice of an indoor saloon or open-air deck.

“Fabulous experience. The river was calm, the boat was not too crowded, Music was pleasant, canapés were delicious, and the view spectacular.”

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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise - From Big Ben to the first course
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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

2.River Thames Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,159 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Cruise from Westminster to the Thames Barrier and back while enjoying sparkling wine, a three-course British dinner, and live singing. You’ll pass Big Ben, Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, City Hall, and other illuminated sights. Dancing is optional, and the boat returns to Westminster Pier.

“The singer: she was amazing The crew: absolutely friendly”

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London River Thames Lunch Cruise - The first river views: Tower Bridge and the City
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London River Thames Lunch Cruise

3.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 1h 45m · from $48

Cruise from Tower Pier for 105 minutes with a two-course chicken lunch, lemon meringue tart, tea, and coffee. You will pass Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Shard, London Eye, and Parliament. Panoramic windows, an open upper deck, and humorous commentary make this a relaxed first look at London.

“Friendly greeting from the team Good communication Pleasant cruise on the River Thames through London Great two course lunch meal and friendly service”

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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River - The London Eye and Westminster at the start
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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

4.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Board at Westminster Pier for a three-hour evening cruise toward the Thames Flood Barrier and back. You’ll receive a welcome glass of sparkling wine, a set three-course dinner, live music, and time to dance, with views of the London Eye, St. Paul’s, the Shard, Tower Bridge, Greenwich, and HMS Belfast.

“Staff friendly and super helpful, food was delicious, additional alcoholic drinks purchased were reasonably priced. We had our 82 year old mother with semi limited mobility/partial wheelchair use—and the staff was very accommodating. We really enjoyed our experience.”

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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés - Boarding at Tower Pier near the Tower of London
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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

5.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier for a two-hour evening ride toward Westminster, passing Big Ben, the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Shard, and Canary Wharf. Enjoy one sparkling wine or soft drink, light canapés, and live music.

“Nice evening, friendly staff, beautiful views. Canapés were fair. Was on the top deck when first round of canapés were passed. No announcement. Not really disappointed once the second round came about. Wish it was more of a narrated tour.”

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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise with Live Jazz - The first course sets the pace
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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise with Live Jazz

6.River Thames Dinner Cruise with Live Jazz

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $134

Board at Westminster Pier for a three-hour evening cruise with sparkling wine, a set three-course dinner, live jazz, and London landmarks including Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. Tables are fixed and shared by four, while the bar sells wine, cocktails, and other drinks.

“It was a wonderful way to end our Last night in London. The band was excellent. The staff were excellent. It was a great experience. Would definitely do it again”

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Festive London Christmas Day River Thames Lunch Cruise - The Christmas lunch, course by course
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Festive London Christmas Day River Thames Lunch Cruise

7.Festive London Christmas Day River Thames Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3h 15m · from $235

Board at Westminster Pier for a 195-minute Christmas Day cruise with sparkling wine, a three-course roast lunch, tea or coffee, festive music, and open-air views of Westminster, the London Eye, South Bank, and St. Paul's Cathedral.

“A fabulous way to spend Christmas. Great vegetarian option. Loved the space between parties on the table to allow for a more intimate setting. Staff were friendly, hospitable and nothing was an issue. Entertainment was great to set the mood.”

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London: Dinner Cruise with Elvis Tribute on the Thames River - A three-course dinner with a practical caveat
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London: Dinner Cruise with Elvis Tribute on the Thames River

8.Dinner Cruise with Elvis Tribute on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Spend three hours on the Thames with a glass of sparkling wine, a three-course dinner, and two Elvis sets by award-winning performer Matt King. The boat heads toward Tower Bridge, then keeps the music going with Elvis songs for dancing. English-language entertainment, drinks extra, and no children under 13.

“Elvis made the evening, had us singing along and kept us entertained. The views along the Thames was beautiful and the dinner was better than you would have expected. Would have liked to be offered a tea or coffee to complete the dinner and to not be rushed off the boat as we had planned lifts on it being a 3hr trip, not 2hr 40m.”

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Luxury Paris Day Trip from London with Seine River Lunch Cruise - 6:00 a.m. at St Pancras, then Paris by Eurostar
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Luxury Paris Day Trip from London with Seine River Lunch Cruise

9.Luxury Paris Day Trip from London with Seine River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $474

Travel from London to Paris with a professional guide such as Anna, Ana, David, or Carol. Ride the Eurostar, tour Paris by coach, enjoy a three-course Seine lunch with wine and music, then spend time near the Eiffel Tower before returning to London.

“My granddaughters face when she first saw the Eiffel Tower. We also took a lunch cruise along the river Siene”

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London: Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner - How the murder mystery works during dinner
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London: Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

10.Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Join an English-language murder mystery cruise from Tower Pier. Enjoy a welcome drink, a 3-course dinner, live actors, and Thames views from HMS Belfast to Canary Wharf. You can play detective or simply watch the show, though quiet role-play and fixed tables may affect how easily you follow the story.

“The activity was excellent! I would have preferred the bill could be paid separately! There were five people in my group and each of my party wanted to buy a round of drinks...which we could not do! In the end just one person paid for all the drinks which was not fair!”

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London: Christmas Party Lunch Cruise - Boarding at Westminster Pier
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London: Christmas Party Lunch Cruise

11.Christmas Party Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Board at Westminster Pier for a three-hour Christmas lunch cruise toward Canary Wharf and back. You receive sparkling wine, a hot three-course meal, tea or coffee, live festive music, and views of the London Eye, The Shard, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Smart-casual dress and shared tables apply.

“Nice food. Friendly staff. Singer had a great voice. Downsides. There were only a few people on the boat so atmosphere rather flat. No one’s fault but the bench style seating made it impossible to get up without asking 3 other people to slide out so made it difficult to chat with other members of our group throughout the trip. Wine quite expensive.”

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Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Seine Lunch Cruise - A bus ride through Paris rather than a walking tour
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Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Seine Lunch Cruise

12.Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Seine Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $493

Leave London early on Eurostar, reach Paris by train, and see the city by sightseeing bus before a two-hour Seine lunch cruise with champagne, cheese, coffee, and live music. This independent day trip suits first-time visitors short on time, but its packed schedule leaves little room for wandering.

“Lunch Cruise was nice. That was the highlight. Everything else was very hurried, only one stop. Eifel Tower. Not a good tour. Disappointing. Saw everything in a hurried bus ride. Would not recommend.”

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London: Festive New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner Cruise - Tower Pier and the first toast
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London: Festive New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner Cruise

13.Festive New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $673

Spend New Year’s Eve aboard a heated City Cruises boat, sailing from Tower Pier to Greenwich and back toward Westminster. You’ll get a four-course dinner, half a bottle of wine, live music, dancing, and a midnight Champagne toast, with fireworks viewed from the river.

“La vue pour le feu d’artifice se fait derrière un pont et pas de face La soirée n’était pas festive c’est dommage pour le prix”

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London: Christmas Party Dinner Cruise - Arriving at Tower Pier
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London: Christmas Party Dinner Cruise

14.Christmas Party Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Spend four hours on the Thames with a welcome drink, Christmas dinner, half a bottle of wine, skyline views, and a DJ. You’ll board at Tower Pier, pass Tower Bridge, the Shard, the London Eye, and Canary Wharf, then share a table of 10 for dinner and dancing.

“Dansen en DJ was geweldig. Kwaliteit eten was goed.”

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Christmas Day Traditional Lunch Cruise - Boarding at Westminster Pier
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Christmas Day Traditional Lunch Cruise

15.Christmas Day Traditional Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $239

Board City Cruises at Westminster Pier for a 3-hour-15-minute Christmas lunch on the Thames. Enjoy a three-course turkey dinner, sparkling wine, tea, coffee, carols, festive music, and views of Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, Canary Wharf, HMS Belfast, and the London Eye.

“It was OK. The food was ordinary. Sightseeing was good.”

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