UNITED KINGDOM
Britain's best.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with live English commentary, panoramic deck views, and a smartphone audioguide. Skip the ticket line.
“Shane was amazing! He explained everything so good, made the ride very very fun. It’s definitely worth it! Got to take amazing pictures and see everything in only 2 hrs.”
Tootbus hop-on hop-off London with optional Thames cruise: unlimited bus days, real-time app tracking, and 10-language audio for families.
“Easy to find stop! Beautiful way to see the city and learn about it!”
Take a short Westminster to Tower Bridge Thames cruise with live audio commentary, frequent departures, and great open-deck views.
“I loved this cruise and wish we'd booked the longer one. It's a great way to see London, the guide was entertaining and had obviously been doing this routine for years. I will likely do this every time we visit, it's a much prettier way to get around the the tube.”
Hop on Big Bus for London’s best sights, pair it with a timed London Eye ride, and finish with a Thames cruise. Solid value in 1–2 days.
“Excellent experience. The line moves fast. The ride was great and the view was amazing.”
One hour on the Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell from Salford Quays, with commentary on locks, football, and Stephenson’s bridge.
“Just the right amount of time, information and facilities.”
Mersey Ferry cruise from Liverpool Pier Head with free QR audio, Beatles stories, and skyline views of Albert Dock and the 3 Graces.
“I enjoyed the commentary and information about places we passed”
Thames cruise from London Eye Pier to Tower Bridge with live guide commentary, great photo stops, and optional London Eye ticket.
“Awesome way to see the sites from the water. Dress warm it’s a bit chilly 😉”
Hop on 3 Big Bus routes, add a Thames cruise, and (if you choose) guided walks and an evening lights tour. Great value for first timers.
“The schedule was not ideal. The wait time between pick ups made us schedule uber rides due to the long wait.”
Tootbus hop-on hop-off bus plus Thames cruise. See Tower Bridge, Westminster, and more with audio guides, app tracking, and walks.
“It was the best idea that we had to tour with Hip On Hip Off! It's safe time and you can enjoy all the great tour attraction of the city. We really enjoyed our tour and we strongly recommend it!!”
Thames hop-on hop-off cruise with live commentary, open-deck views, and 24-hour unlimited travel. See Big Ben to Greenwich for $33.
“Brilliant day out, staff were very helpful in assisting us in getting us on and off the vessel with our wheel chair, very interesting and somewhat funny documentary but full of facts that we enjoyed. Would definitely go again and can recommend anyone who hasn't done so to take a thames trip with these guys.”
A 45-minute York River Ouse cruise with live English commentary, heated saloon comfort, and a bar for drinks and snacks.
“We really loved the personal commentary from Andrew who was very well spoken and knowledgeable, not a recorded commentary.”
2-hour Thames evening cruise from Tower Millennium Pier with bubbly and canapés, plus live chill-out pop as London lights up.
“The entertainment was very enjoyable. The canapés were plentiful and tasty. Would have liked to cruise past the Houses of Parliament. It was a relaxing and pleasant way to see Londons landmarks.”
Ride the Firth of Forth by boat for close-up views of the UNESCO Forth Bridge, Inchcolm Abbey, and wildlife like seals and puffins.
“Good value for money, enjoyable and very informative.”
Coach to Urquhart Castle and a Loch Ness cruise from Inverness, with the seasonal Loch Ness Centre for Nessie myths and science.
“We were apprehensive about doing an Organizer trip but this exceeded all expectations and was fabulous. Kieran was absolutely fantastic. He was informative and fun. Everything was clear and the time at the castle was just right, not too long. The route back differed which was great as we also had an amazing unexpected experience…”
3-hour River Thames dinner cruise from Westminster to the Thames Barrier with a sparkling wine welcome, live singer, and 3-course British dinner.
“We had a great time. The ride was very smooth and the views were excellent. We had a window seat which was great. We all enjoyed the food and staff were very good about my dairy allergy. My dessert was even better than the regular one. I would highly recommend!”
