What's included in the London Eye River Cruise?

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.

I have booked a London Eye River Cruise + London Eye ticket, how do I book my timeslots?

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.

Book tickets for the London River Thames Cruise

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

The Ultimate Duo

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
The London Eye will be closed for annual maintenance from 6th to 19th January 2025. We kindly advise you to pre-book your London Eye tickets for a date outside this period. Please note that the London Eye River Cruise will continue to operate as usual during this time.

Ticket includes:

40 minute cruise through the heart of the city along River Thames
Expert commentary provided by our professional and knowledgeable guides on board. Foreign language audio guide available in 10 languages.
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Czech
- Dutch
- Hindi
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
There is also a TV screen that displays the commentary in British Sign Language.
Bar on board with a wide range of refreshments

British Sign Language (BSL) Tours

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

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See London in style – embark on an iconic 40-minute round-trip tour along the River Thames with the London Eye River Cruise. Setting sail from the London Eye Pier, get ready to see the city from a completely different perspective. Cruise past famous landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge.

With on-board commentary from our expert Tour Guides, it’s an epic way to see and learn about the capital. From gruesome tales of the Tower of London to London’s tallest skyscrapers, learn all the top facts on this unforgettable experience.

Plus – 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 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.

Big Ben, Elizabeth Tower

The Shard

St. Pauls Cathedral

Tower Bridge

Tower of London

Shakespeare's Globe

HMS Belfast

Here are just a few of the landmarks that can be seen during the lastminute.com London Eye River Cruise. Other landmarks include London Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe and the Tate Modern to name a few.

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 9th November 2024
Saturday 14^th of December 2024
Saturday 8^th of March 2025
Saturday 12^th of April 2025
Saturday 10^th of May 2025
Saturday 21^st of June 2025
Sunday 13^th of July 2025

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

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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.