The Thames lunch cruise serves a hot 2-course meal with tea and coffee during a 105-minute sightseeing cruise from Tower Pier, passing the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and The Shard. It is a practical way to combine a proper midday meal with river sightseeing instead of treating the two as separate stops.

Is the Thames lunch cruise worth it?

Yes, if you want a sit-down hot meal rather than a snack while you sightsee. At around 63 euros, it costs more than a standalone cruise ticket, but it replaces a restaurant lunch and includes nearly two hours on the water in the same price, with panoramic windows giving every table a view.

What's served on the Thames lunch cruise?

The menu runs to a 2-course meal, typically a roasted main such as herb-crusted chicken with seasonal vegetables, followed by a dessert like lemon meringue tart, served with tea or coffee. An onboard bar offers soft and alcoholic drinks for those who want something extra, and audio commentary covers the landmarks as the boat passes them.

Who should book the lunch cruise?

This suits anyone who wants to combine a midday meal with sightseeing rather than squeezing lunch in around a separate boat trip, including business lunches, family outings, and visitors who prefer a hot meal over tea and cakes. If you would rather have a lighter afternoon tea experience, see the afternoon tea cruise. For an evening meal with live music instead, book the dinner cruise.

What's included and how much does it cost?

Tickets start at around 63 euros per adult and include the 105-minute cruise, a 2-course lunch, and tea or coffee. Alcoholic drinks and hotel pickup are not included. Cancellation is free up to 3 days before departure.

Where do you board, and how do you get to Tower Pier?

Boarding is at Tower Pier, next to the Tower of London and in view of Tower Bridge. Tower Hill is the nearest Underground station, a short walk from the pier. Arrive in good time before departure since seating is allocated by table.

How does this compare to other Thames dining cruises?

This sits between the lighter afternoon tea cruise and the longer, pricier dinner cruise: a full hot meal, a reasonable length, and a midday time slot that works around the rest of your sightseeing day. If budget matters more than a meal, the standard Westminster to Greenwich cruise covers more scenery for less money. For more on the landmarks you will pass, the River Thames's role in London's history is worth a quick read before you board.