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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Britain

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Thames, Mersey, Dee, Loch Ness and the Firth of Forth. The 15 below range from a thirty minute river hop to a full day on a Scottish loch, each priced and clear about how much of it is spent moving.

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Why the Westminster to Greenwich route works so well
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

1.Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22,836 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22Our pick

Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich past London icons, with open deck views, live commentary, and time to explore Greenwich.

“Our wee cruise on the Thames was wonderful! The commentary was fun and informative. It was a nice introduction to the river and to London. I highly recommend it for everyone. We sat on the top deck until it began raining. There was also a snack shop and toilets on board.”

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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - The first stretch shows London at its most familiar
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Start at the London Eye or another Big Bus stop
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise - Three routes for a wide city circuit
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

4.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,327 reviews · from $41

See London’s major sights by open-top Tootbus, with live tracking, 10-language audio, walking tours, and an optional Thames cruise.

“Buses were clean and the staff was friendly. The only frustrating thing was the waiting times could be a bit long, but that's out of the drivers' control since they have to navigate big city traffic.”

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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket - Boarding beneath the London Eye
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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise - Use the Blue Route for museums, palaces, and Notting Hill
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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

6.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,875 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Review the London Big Bus tour, with three routes, Thames cruise, walking tours, evening sights, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We were only in London for 10 hours so this was a great way took a little long sometimes, but I would definitely do it again! We booked the hop on hop off with the river cruise which was our favorite part.”

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - Yellow Route: the strongest first ride
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

8.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

See London by open-top bus and Thames cruise, with flexible 24 to 72-hour access, audio guides, live tracking, and walking tours.

“Great hop on hop off bus tour around London with live commentary on some buses. The yellow line is very regular service and blue line which takes you a wider route less frequent. The Thames cruise was excellent, highlight of tour with very informative, funny commentary. Highly recommend and cheaper than other tours offering same service.”

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Liverpool: Sightseeing River Cruise on the Mersey River - Pier Head and the first look across the water
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Liverpool: Sightseeing River Cruise on the Mersey River

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames - From Tower Pier to the heart of old London
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London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

10.Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,274 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and unlimited tea while cruising past Tower Bridge, The Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Parliament.

“Excellent cruise. Service was impeccable. We were able to see all the major tourist attractions. We had a lovely time as a family of four with 2 kids. Thank you!”

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - Starting at Westminster Pier
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - Watching Tower Bridge from the upper deck
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

14.River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,493 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Cruise the Thames at sunset with London landmarks, live music, sparkling wine, and canapés on this relaxed two-hour evening outing.

“The entertainment was really enjoyable, the singer was very talented. The canapés were terrible. Almost un edible. Thank goodness there was only 5 tiny ones. That being said I would totally go again. Also maybe 2 glasses of bubbly instead of 1 would have been nice”

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Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise - South Queensferry departure: allow time before boarding
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Edinburgh: ‘Firth of Forth’ Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

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