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Enjoy a traditional British afternoon tea on a Thames cruise departing from Butler's Wharf Pier in London. For about 90 minutes, you can see landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Big Ben from the water. You can also choose a top-deck coffee cruise with tea or coffee, or a 2.5-hour dinner cruise with live music and a two-course meal. In December there are festive options, and on Valentine's Day weekend an adults-only dinner cruise is offered.
Board at Butler's Wharf Pier and cruise the Thames for about 90 minutes while enjoying a traditional British afternoon tea. You'll be served sandwiches made with classic ingredients such as ham and Dijon mustard, warm scones and desserts such as lemon tart and banoffee pie, with unlimited tea or coffee.
The boat passes Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast and The Shard, then continues past Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Somerset House and the London Eye to Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. At the end of the cruise, you return to Butler's Wharf Pier.
The coffee cruise option lets you enjoy complimentary tea or coffee on the open top deck while taking in the Thames views with live commentary for about 90 minutes. Afternoon tea is not included in this option. In December, it runs as a festive top-deck cruise with tea, coffee or mulled wine (Glühwein) and snacks.
The dinner cruise lasts 2.5 hours, and you enjoy a two-course meal of a main and dessert inspired by British favourites with gentle live music. You can see the city's illuminated landmarks at night, and drinks can be purchased separately at the on-board bar.
In December, festive afternoon tea and dinner cruises with seasonal menus run on beautifully decorated boats, and on Valentine's Day weekend an adults-only dinner cruise with floral decorations and a special menu is offered.
※ Operating dates differ by option. Festive options run only in December, and the Valentine's Day dinner cruise runs only on Valentine's Day weekend.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Butler's Wharf Pier
Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE, UK
How to find the meeting point:
Please wait at the top entrance of Butler's Wharf Pier. Staff will come to collect you when it is time to board. The cruise returns to the same pier.
Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE, UK