Thames Clippers Boat – Hop on Hop off River Roamer

Thames Clippers are the fastest and most frequent fleet on the river, easily linking you to the top attractions in London so you can be sure to experience all that London has to offer!

Travelling by river gives you a unique perspective of London with spectacular views of:

• Westminster: Shopping, theatre and a little bit of culture, Westminster has it all. Home to many of London’s most famous attractions such as Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, National Portrait Gallery and of course, Westminster Abbey, to name a few.

• London Eye: You cannot go to London and not see the famous London Eye. Europe’s tallest observation wheel lets you take in breathtaking views of London in a capsule which moves so slowly, you have plenty of time to take that perfect shot for the memory books. It also happens to be close to the London Aquarium and The London Dungeon.

• Embankment: Open to the public since 1868, the Embankment, or Victorian Embankment, runs on the north side of the River Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge. A hub for street entertainers and pop up cafes, there is always something going on on the Embankment.

• Blackfriars: Established in 1317, the area is now the location for the famous Blackfriars station.

• Bankside: Home to some of the most popular attractions in London, including Shakespeare’s Globe, Southwark Cathedral, The London Bridge Experience and the stunningly immense Tate Modern. Delve into the rich history of the area and enjoy a spot of lunch at the foodie haven of Borough Market nearby.  

• Tower Pier: A must stop for those who wish to explore the Tower of London. Immerse yourself in the world of the Tudors and the tragedies that occurred before them. Learn about the fate of the Princes in the Tower and see Henry VIII’s armour, you can even see the magnificence and majestic crown jewels!

• Canary Wharf: Canary Wharf is part of London’s Docklands, on the eastern edge of the city and regarded as the modern financial capital of London. In addition to its iconic high rise offices, Canary Wharf is home to a shopping centre, ready for you to explore at your leisure. 

• Greenwich: Historic Greenwich began as a Saxon village called green wic (wic meaning port). It now plays host to the spectacular Greenwich Palace, Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum. 

• North Greenwich and Icon Outlet: Why not take a tour of The O2 Arena, formerly the “Millennium Dome”, where hundreds of concerts are held per year. Then stroll along to the Royal Observatory and take in the beautiful sights of the surrounding areas. Or climb all the way to the top of The O2 via the walkway, suspended 52m above ground level and marvel at the 360° views. Discover also outlet shopping as Icon Outlet brings together over 60 premium fashion and lifestyle brands at up to 70% off retail prices.

• Woolwich (Royal Arsenal): Explore historic Woolwich and visit the Greenwich Museum nearby to explore the local history.

• Battersea Power Station: The iconic Grade II listed building and surrounding area has become London’s newest food and cultural quarter, offering an eclectic mix of independent and design-led bars and restaurants. It’s also house to the beautiful Battersea Park.

• St. George’s Wharf / Vauxhall Pier

• Millbank – Tate Britain holds the largest collection of British art in the world from 1,500 to the present day.

How to use your eVoucher

When you book through the VisitBritain Shop, you will receive an eVoucher. Please print this  eVoucher and redeem it at the Thames Clippers’ ticket offices at one of the following points between 10am – 6pm:

• Westminster Pier - Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH
• Embankment - Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6NU
• London Bridge City Pier - London Bridge Walk, London SE1 2QP
• Tower Pier - Lower Thames Street, London EC3N 4DT
• Greenwich - Greenwich Promenade, London SE10 9HT
• North Greenwich Pier - Peninsula Square, London SE10 0PE

Please note that eVouchers cannot be exchanged at any other pier. Once exchanged you can hop on and off of all routes excluding the River Bus Express.

These tickets are valid for the whole of your journey and for the entire day.

Please note: You can use the tickets from 9am onwards but you are not guaranteed a space on the boat at a particular time. Boats are filled on a first come first served basis.

Children under the age of 5  travel free but must be with a valid ticket holder.

Children up to the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• Westminster
• London Eye
• Embankment
• Blackfriars
• Bankside
• London Bridge
• Tower Pier
• Canary Wharf
• Surrey Quays Pier
• Masthouse Terrace
• Greenwich
• North Greenwich

Getting to all of the departure points:

First  boat is at 9am. click here for the full timetable

Closure dates

• 25-26 December

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible

New safety and social distancing measures have been introduced at all piers and on board at the vessels, and an enhanced cleaning regime has been implemented:

• All the passengers are legally required to wear face coverings and respect social distancing rules whilst using public transport
• Hand sanitiser stations have been installed on all our vessels and reduced their capacity to aid social distancing
• Safe procedures are in place to allow fresh air to pass through the cabin whilst the boat is underway and passengers still have the option to sit on the outside back deck (please note, you are still required to wear a face covering on the back deck)
• Vessel capacities has been reduced to accommodate social distancing and increase bike capacity