River boats & ferries

Ferry services on the river

The River Thames is London’s liquid artery, and strenuous efforts have been made to introduce some commuter traffic with regular ferry services and river boat cruises.

There is only one real commuter service that runs on the river – the Thames Clipper network. They operate from the Savoy Pier, Embankment to the Masthouse in Docklands, passing Tate Modern, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf along the way.

They run every 20 to 40 minutes between 6.20AM and 8PM.

Find out more by telephoning 0870 781 5049, 0207 977 6892, or visiting thamesclippers.com.

Books about the Thames

Pleasure cruises

Here is a list of companies offering pleasure cruises on the Thames:

London Pleasure Boats: Telephone 0173 222 0051, or visit londonpleasureboats.com

Thames Pleasure Cruises: Telephone 0800 007 5196, or visit thamespleasurecruises.co.uk

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