# LondonShowboatDinner.com - The London Showboat and Thames dinner cruises, compared

> Independent guide to the London Showboat, City Cruises' evening dinner cruise from Westminster Pier, and the
> other dining cruises on the River Thames: what each ticket includes, what costs extra, live ratings and
> from-prices, times, dress code and how to book. Tickets and experiences hand-picked by our editors.

Site: https://londonshowboatdinner.com
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: United Kingdom (London).

## Verified facts

- The London Showboat is City Cruises' evening dinner cruise (Viator product 3542SB), on the flagship Millennium Diamond.
- Boarding 7:30pm at Westminster Pier (Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH); cruising 7:45pm to about 10:45pm; about 3 hours.
- Route: Westminster, under Tower Bridge, past Canary Wharf and the O2 to the Thames Barrier and back, tide permitting.
- Included: a welcome glass of sparkling wine or soft drink, a 3-course dinner, tea or coffee, a live singer and dancing.
  City Cruises calls it a four-course meal; Viator and other resellers say 3 courses.
- Not included: other drinks (including water), gratuities, hotel pickup. Optional VIP upgrade: champagne, extra canapes,
  front seating, priority boarding.
- Ages 13 and over only; under-16s with an adult. Smart casual dress; no flip-flops, leisurewear or ripped jeans.
- Special diets need at least 72 hours' notice. Listed as not wheelchair accessible.
- No sightseeing commentary on the dinner cruise.
- Free cancellation on Viator: 3 days before for City Cruises products; 24 hours for Tea on the Thames and the London Eye cruise.
- Direct prices quoted by City Cruises' UK partners: about GBP 99 to GBP 119 depending on the night.

## Bookable cruises listed on this site

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- London Showboat: Thames Dinner Cruise (Westminster Pier to the Thames Barrier) - from $109 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.1 from 2,022 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/The-London-Showboat-Dinner-Cruise-on-the-Thames-River/d737-3542SB
- Thames Jazz Dinner Cruise (Westminster Pier) - from $147 per person, 3 hours, rated 3.8 from 151 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Thames-Jazz-Dinner-Cruise/d737-3542P19
- Tea on the Thames: Dinner or Afternoon Tea (Butler's Wharf Pier, by Tower Bridge) - from $74 per person, 2.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 30 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/London-River-Thames-Cruise-with-Afternoon-Tea-or-Dinner/d737-5659313P3
- Thames Lunch Cruise with 2-Course Meal (Tower Millennium Pier) - from $72 per person, 1.5 hours, rated 4.5 from 1,107 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Thames-Lunch-Cruise-with-2-Course-Meal/d737-3542LUNCHCRU
- Thames Afternoon Tea Cruise (Tower Millennium Pier) - from $54 per person, 1.5 hours, rated 4.1 from 1,076 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Thames-River-Sightseeing-Cruise-with-Afternoon-Tea/d737-3542AFTEA
- Evening Cruise with Wine & Canapés (Tower Millennium Pier) - from $43 per person, 2 hours, rated 3.9 from 620 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/River-Thames-Sunset-Sightseeing-Cruise/d737-3542EVENING
- Afternoon Tea at the Clipper Lounge (Embankment Pier) - from $61 per person, 1 hour, rated 4.7 from 16 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/London-Afternoon-Tea-Experience-at-Clipper-Lounge/d737-5021P13
- London Eye Ticket with River Cruise (London Eye, South Bank) - from $66 per person, 40-minute cruise + flight, rated 4.5 from 1,489 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/London-Eye-River-Cruise-Experience/d737-2988LONDONEYE

## Guide pages on this site

- https://londonshowboatdinner.com/guides/london-showboat-tickets/ - London Showboat prices for 2026: Viator from $109 vs about GBP 99 to GBP 119 direct, the GBP 45 VIP upgrade, window tables and the 3-day cancellation rule.
- https://londonshowboatdinner.com/guides/showboat-menu-and-entertainment/ - What happens on the London Showboat: the 3-course dinner, drinks prices, the live singer and dance floor, the route to the Thames Barrier, and no commentary.
- https://londonshowboatdinner.com/guides/thames-dinner-cruise-dress-code/ - What to wear on the London Showboat and other Thames dinner cruises: smart casual, what is banned, trainers, layers for the open deck and shoes by season.
- https://londonshowboatdinner.com/guides/westminster-pier-boarding/ - How to board the London Showboat at Westminster Pier SW1A 2JH: arrival times, check-in, getting there, tide changes to Tower Pier and accessibility.
- https://londonshowboatdinner.com/guides/thames-dinner-cruises-compared/ - The London Showboat vs the jazz dinner cruise, Tea on the Thames and the evening wine and canapés cruise: prices, food, music, piers and reviews.
- https://londonshowboatdinner.com/guides/thames-lunch-vs-afternoon-tea-cruise/ - Thames lunch cruise or afternoon tea cruise? Compare City Cruises, Tea on the Thames and the Clipper Lounge: times, food, commentary, kids and refunds.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- The London Showboat is not a staged musical or theatre show: the entertainment is a live singer and a dance floor.
- Free cancellation for City Cruises' dining cruises on Viator is 3 days before, not 24 hours.
- Drinks are not included beyond the welcome glass and tea or coffee.

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