Compare the prices of Thames dinner cruises

The Thames is the main artery of London. Most of the historic sites are on the river, or able to be seen from the river. What better way to see the sites of London than from a river boat. There are different types of Thames River Cruises to choose from - from a simple meal while floating down the river to a night of feasting, merriment and dancing. Read on for a comparison of Thames dinner cruise offers.

City Cruises

City Cruises offers an all seasons service of sightseeing, lunch and
dinner-dance cruises. The London Showboat is the dinner and cabaret cruise offered by City Cruises. This three and a half hour cruise floats from Westminster Pier, through historic London, through Canary Warf and the Thames Barrier. At a cost of £75 per person, the night includes a welcome drink, a four-course dinner, a bottle of wine per couple, dancing and entertainment from a live singer. The dinner caters to meat-lovers and vegetarians alike, although vegetarians will need to make their dinner selection before the boat departs. There is a cash bar available throughout the evening. This services runs from Wednesday to Sunday during the summer, Thursday and Saturday in spring and Autumn, and on Friday and Saturday only in Winter. Check their website for full details at Citycruises.com (Showboat).

Thames Dinner Cruises

Thames Dinner Cruises operates every night of the week, all year round. The dinner cruise takes place on the Symphony. This elegant cruiser has a dining room with an all glass structure. This allows for uninterrupted views of London’s sites. The three and a half hour cruise docks at Embankment Pier, leaving at 19:30 and arriving back at 23:00. A four-piece live jazz band plays background music during dinner service, and livens up for dancing after the meal is complete. There are three options to choose from for the dinner cruise. The Classic Package at £75 per person includes a welcome drink, a four-course à la carte menu, and coffee and chocolates. The Premier Package at £99 per person includes a welcome drink, a four-course à la carte menu, coffee and chocolates, house wine and mineral water during the meal. The Elite Package offers a welcome drink, a four-course à la carte menu, coffee and chocolates, wine and mineral water, an after dinner liqueur and a guaranteed window table. The dress code for the cruise is smart to formal and no jeans, trainers or sportswear will be permitted. No children under 16 years old are allowed onboard for the dinner cruise. The website Thamesdinnercruise.co.uk has full information, schedules and menus. Bateaux London (Bateauxlondon.com) runs a similar service onboard the Symphony and the Naticia.