Take a Cruise on the Thames in London

While you might not expect to push off and enjoy two weeks on a boat on the Thames, there are plenty of short cruises you can head off on. These trips, which can last between half an hour and two hours, are perfect ways to spend the day and enjoy seeing London from a different angle. Many people love going on boats just for the sheer joy of it, and the Thames is such a good river to go on a boat ride on thanks to the convenient positioning of impressive and important London buildings on either bank.



For example, all of you shutterbugs can look forward to snapping pictures of the following London icons: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the Tate Modern, the Gherkin, the London Aquarium, all angles of the stunning London bridges and much, much more. Not bad for a few quid spent on a turn around the river, is it? And best of all, if you're visiting London during the summer months, there's nothing more pleasant than heading out onto calm waters on an impressive boat. As well as enjoying the gorgeous scenery all around you, you can sunbathe and make the most of the fine weather. Some of the longer cruises even offer bars downstairs in the belly of the ship where guests can grab themselves a beer or wine and enjoy the cruise in style. Snacks will also be available on these cruises too, so you're all set for having fun on the waves.



Cruises are the perfect way to spend the day as a family on your first day in the city to familiarise yourself with London's layout; as a couple hoping for a little romance on their getaway for two; and as a photographer hoping to achieve some fantastic shots of a dynamic cityscape from an angle most people will be baffled by. And most of all, they're simply a fun and unique way to see the sights and relax at the same time. Some cruises will even offer guides who will point out some of the best attractions and give you a little information as you go past, so you'll even get to learn something too.



Once you return to hotels in London you can be sure you're going to have a great day to reflect on - and maybe even plan your next cruise so you can enjoy boating on London's Thames all over again!