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London by river this December
The festive season has arrived! Explore the jolliest events happening along London’s iconic riverside.
Adventure awaits
To celebrate the release of Disney’s Moana 2 in cinemas, we’ve teamed up for an exciting giveaway. You could be one of 25 lucky winners to receive a Moana 2 inspired prize bundle and a Family Hop-on Hop-off for river adventures!
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Afternoon tea with a view
Elevate your traditional afternoon tea experience at Clipper Lounge EMB - the perfect riverside treat.
Special launch offer: afternoon tea for two for just £59.50
Visit our online merch shop!
Purchase some of your favourite merchandise from our range and have it delivered anywhere in the UK!
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Guaranteed seat
Comfortable seats in climate controlled cabins or enjoy the fresh air on the outside back deck.
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Café bar
A whole range of refreshments are available from the onboard café bar.
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Bikes permitted
Bring your bike on board at no extra charge. We can currently carry up to 14 bikes on our largest vessels. Pets are also welcome.
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Toilets
There are toilets with accessible facilities on board most of the fleet. Our larger boats also have baby changing tables.
Commute by river
Save time and money, download the Thames Clippers Tickets app. Buy season tickets and flexible ticket carnets.
London by river
Clipper Lounge EMB
Discover Clipper Lounge EMB at Embankment Pier, a riverside bar & café offering stunning Thames views, a relaxed lounge vibe, and a menu of drinks and light bites—open to everyone!
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Kids go free!
Go on an adventure with the kids. Travelling by river is a great way for families to explore London differently. They will love being on the back deck! With a Family Hop-on Hop-off ticket, kids go free.
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Make special occasions extra special
Add a touch of luxury to your events with our high speed vessel Orion Clipper from VIP transfers, to birthdays and excurions with family or friends.
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Boat Accessibility Information
All our boats are wheelchair, mobility scooter and pram accessible by ramp. All boats, except Star, Storm and Sky Clipper, have accessible toilets and larger boats have baby changing tables.
- Piers
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All our piers are step-free and wheelchair accessible except for Cadogan, London Bridge City and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter piers.
- Mobility scooters
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Mobility scooter owners are welcome on board but need first to apply for our Mobility Scooter Recognition Scheme.
- Guide and Assistance dogs
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You can bring your guide or assistance dog on board for free.
- Carers travel for free
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Any person with a valid Disabled I.D. badge/card, will get 50% off ticket fares and a complimentary ticket for their carer.
Latest service updates
For the most up to date information on our services please follow @thamesclippers on X (formerly known as Twitter). You can also find live departure information at the piers or on the Thames Clippers Tickets app.
Thames River Cruises
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is the fastest, most frequent and reliable fleet on the River Thames - carrying over 4 million passengers last year.
Unlike most other forms of public transport, we are always reliable - the only days our river boats don’t run are Christmas and Boxing Day.
Thames River Boats
Our Thames river boats are fully equipped with comfortable seating and plenty of space. Our larger river boats all have licenced on-board bars, with a range of coffees, snacks and alcoholic drinks. They all have toilet facilities, and some even have baby changing facilities. Our Thames river buses have Metro and City AM newspapers available on board and Free Wi-Fi is available at our main piers.
The experience of travelling through London on a Thames river bus is unlike any other form of travel, providing an epic experience for its users. Far more enjoyable than struggling for space on a packed London Underground tube, quicker than driving or getting the bus, and less exhausting than walking or riding your bike!
Our History
Starting in 1999 with just one boat in operation, our fleet has grown exponentially to 20 high-speed Thames river boats, offering services from all major London piers every 10-20 minutes. Our services cater for everyone from early morning commuters to night-time passengers.
There are countless reasons to choose a London River Bus over any other form of transport – choose a Thames river cruise next time you need to travel through London.