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UK Dinner Cruises: the 15 Best Tables Afloat

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Good uk dinner cruises fill their window tables weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are on board.

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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York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink - Boarding with strawberries, cream, and a drink
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York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink

5.York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 582 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Spend 60 peaceful minutes on York’s River Ouse at dusk. You’ll receive strawberries and cream plus Prosecco, Peroni, or a soft drink when boarding, then sail past York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and York Guildhall with acoustic music, a bar, and no live commentary.

“A lovely afternoon watching the sun go down along the river! All the staff were lovely and drinks were very well priced on board! Only thing that could have added to the experience would be to tell some facts along the way.”

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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

6.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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Fort William: Evening Cruise with Views of Ben Nevis - Setting out from Fort William Town Pier
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Fort William: Evening Cruise with Views of Ben Nevis

7.Fort William: Evening Cruise with Views of Ben Nevis

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 233 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Cruise from Fort William along Loch Linnhe to Corpach and Loch Eil, with views of Ben Nevis, a shipwreck, the Caledonian Canal entrance, and Highland sunset colours. English-speaking skippers, indoor and outdoor seating, and local beer or whisky for purchase make this a relaxed evening outing.

“The scenery is picturesque and amazing! Daina and Dara were fantastic guides—informative, funny, and full of energy. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Fort William!”

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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

8.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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Oxford: River Cruise with 3-Course Meal - Boarding an Edwardian boat with Prosecco
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Oxford: River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

9.Oxford: River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $129Top rated

Meet at The Folly for a gentle cruise on an Edwardian river boat, with Prosecco and live English commentary. See Folly Bridge, Christ Church Meadows, university boathouses, houseboats, and a small hand-operated lock before returning for a three-course meal at The Folly.

“On arrival at the Folly's the staff gave us a warm friendly welcome. We were early so ordered cocktails while we waited on our tour guide. We had the cruise boat to ourselves as no-one else had booked that time. Our skipper Nick was well informed about local history and knowledge. A very pleasant experience overall . The 3- course dinner was absolutely amazing.The restaurant was a very pleasant and relaxing space. All very clean. The staff were lovely. All were friendly and extremely helpful. Very well priced and good value for money. Would definitely go this activity again if visiting Oxford. Would definitely recommend to others.”

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Roast Dinner Cruise - Canal history near the first stretch
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Roast Dinner Cruise

10.Roast Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $48

Set off from Coach Street in Skipton at 11:00 am for a three-hour canal cruise with a roast dinner served aboard a traditional barge. You will pass historic canal buildings, Snaygill, and open Yorkshire countryside. Drinks are available to buy, and the boat returns to its starting point.

“Pleasant enough trip . Food was just ok . Drinks not cold . Staff were nice and friendly . Three hours is a long time as not always a view”

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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

11.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

12.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

13.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

14.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

15.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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