Travel in London by boat with your family
Kids love an exhilarating ride on the River Bus! Whether you’re exploring the city or trying to get across town, our boats make getting your family from A to B a breeze.
Family facilities on board
Our vessels offer a safe, friendly, relaxing and exciting way to travel across London.
The best views of London are from the river so children and grown-ups can play spot the landmark as they make their way across town! Many major railway stations, such as Waterloo, Blackfriars and London Bridge, are within easy walking distance of our piers.
You’re guaranteed a seat on board too so keeping track of the kids couldn’t be easier!
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Step-free access
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Our café bar sells drinks and snacks
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Toilet and baby changing facilities
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Comfortable spacious journeys
Family tickets
We offer a range of tickets that can be tailored to your family and help you to save on your travel.
Children aged 4 and under travel for free on all our services and children between the ages of 5 and 15 receive a 50% discount on all fares.
Family Hop-on Hop-off
With a Family Hop-on Hop-off ticket, kids up to 15 go free!
Go unlimited and explore all that London has to offer with our 1-day and 2-day hop-on, hop-off tickets. Valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children, you and your family can get the best view of London as you travel pier-to-pier across it.
An All Zones Hop-on Hop-off is 10% cheaper when you book online. Staying in east London? We also have East Zone Hop-on Hop-off tickets if you wish to explore the eastern end of our route, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
Park & Glide
Enjoy your travel time instead of waiting in traffic!
Perfect for families who live in or near to South East London, a Park & Glide for Leisure ticket allows you to park your car securely at The O2, then sail into central London from North Greenwich Pier, an easy 5 minute walk away.
Park & Glide for Leisure tickets include a Hop-on Hop-off or Family Hop-on Hop-off ticket to make unlimited use of our services and enjoy the River Bus all day! Park & Glide for Leisure tickets offer considerable savings compared to purchasing a Family Hop-on Hop-off and paying for central London parking and Congestion Zone fares.
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Where we go
London’s riverside is full of family-friendly things to do and our services sails through them all!
We call at 24 piers across the capital so whether you're a family of art-lovers on a Tate to Tate adventures, or thrill-seekers conquering Up At The O2, you can easily make travelling part of your family’s adventure with a trip on the River Bus! Take a look at our Get On Board Blog for inspiration.
Learn the ropes and become a captain!
Help the little ones learn more about the river with Learning the Ropes! This complimentary activity book includes river-based drawing and maths activities, puzzles and information about our vessels and those who work on them.
Ask a member of staff for a copy or download and print yours at home by clicking the link below.
Mind Map with London Transport Museum
Alternatively, download the one-page Travel Log from the London Transport Museum. This worksheet will encourage the little ones to observe, listen, and use their creativity to understand how the pieces all connect. A mind map will enhance their experience on the river.
