- View London's skyline from a trip along the Thames River.London image by san4es from Fotolia.com
The Thames River dates back to over 30 million years ago during the ice age. This historical river flows 215 miles, the second largest river in the United Kingdom and the largest in England. Flowing through central London and other towns such as Oxford, Kingston, Reading and Thames of Westminster, the Thames has been the center of many events in British history. Various cruises and boat tours let visitors experience the beauty of the river and its famous landmarks, such as London's Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Lambeth Palace and the House of Parliament. - Established in 1986 as a family run business, today Crown River Cruises has expanded its fleet to six large vessels, accommodating everything from sight-seeing tours to hosting large private parties. The Sarah Kathleen is a large single-decked vessel used for circular cruise tours of the Thames. Beginning at the The Old Pump House on Blackfriars Pier, its cruises sail past all of London's famed landmarks. The Circular Cruise Westminster operates year-round between Westminster and St. Katharine's Pier (for the Tower Bridge and Tower of London). This cruise is a hop-on, hop-off service, offering convenience to passengers sightseeing through London.
Crown River Cruises
Blackfriars Millennium Pier Victoria
The City London, London EC4V 3QR
England
011-44-020-7936-2033
crownriver.com - Winner of the "Best Inland Canal and River Boat Operator" at the 2010 Group Travel Awards Ceremony, City Cruises has been offering Thames River cruises for over 20 years. With a fleet of six vessels, it offers a variety of tours and cruises ranging from sight-seeing to private parties. The largest vessel holds up to 495 people and can host private dining events such as corporate functions, wedding receptions and holiday parties. A London showboat dinner and dance cruise is another option. Daily cruises depart frequently throughout the day from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (except Christmas Day).
City Cruises Plc.
Cherry Garden Pier
Cherry Garden St.
London SE16 4TU
England
011-44-0-20-7740-0400
citycruises.com - Beginning at Chelsea Harbour and traveling through central London to the Thames Barrier, this tour operator offers private sight-seeing cruises for 10 to 200 people with full catering and bar service. Tours journey past many London attractions such as Shakespeare's Globe Theater, Battersea Station, London Eye and St. Paul's Cathedral. Their London Showboat evening dinner cruise departs from Westminster Pier.
Thames Pleasure Cruises
16 Emanuel House
18 Rochester Row
London SW1P 1BS
England
011-44-0-20-7821-1186
thamespleasurecruises.co.uk
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