Dinner and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames
Description
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and food on this 3-hour Thames River jazz cruise with 3-course dinner. Cruise on the Thames River with friends or your special someone, and admire sweeping views over top London attractions such as the National Theatre, the Oxo Tower, Shakespeare's Globe, the Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. With live jazz music from the band on board, savor a delicious 3-course dinner of grilled escalope of chicken with dauphinoise potato and ratatouille of vegetables with a White chocolate and rum truffle mousse dessert with raspberry coulis. Tour includes round-trip travel from Westminster Pier.
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Itinerary
Board at Westminster Pier. Please arrive 20 minutes before your departure time
As you board at Westminster Pier, head to the upper deck to grab the perfect picture opportunity of Big Ben
As you board at Westminster Pier, head to the upper deck to grab the perfect picture opportunity of Houses of Parliament
Pass by Tower Pier where you will be able to almost touch the Tower of London
Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the Coca- Cola London Eye
Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory
As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest viewing platform
Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum.
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Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code is smart casual
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place. When you board you will be shown to your table. Please note tables are fixed and within close proximity. Our panoramic windows provide great views from all angles of the passing sky-line, regardless of your table location.
- We do not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. For gluten-free tea give at least 24 hours’ notice. For any special dietary requirements please call Reservations on 020 77 400 400 or e-mail to info@citycruises.com.
- Please note that as part of the relaxed atmosphere of this cruise experience, your table may be situated in close proximity to other guests.
- Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure time
Reviews(146)
Told the boat would leave without us if we showed up late so we got there 15 minutes early. The boat arrived 40 minutes late so we stood in a queue for 55 minutes. The staff left while we were stuck in the queue so we didn't know what was happening. When the boat finally arrived we were greeted with lukewarm drinks and no apology from the staff. The singer was good but the sound system was tinny and rattling. The staff weren't unpleasant but also were not particularly attentive. At one point the captain just parked up next to a load of other boats from the same operator, seemingly so he could have a chat with his mates for half an hour. The drinks we ordered seemed to have been in the fridge for about 3 minutes and then came out in cans or bottles. Despite starting 40 minutes late we arrived bang on time back at the pier due to some noticeable motoring from the captain on the way back so we didn't have much time at all to use the open top on the boat.
It’s just not worth £120.00 each, the food was terrible. It started off with a tiny something that looked like a pork pie, the main was awful, a very overcooked tiny duck leg that was simply gross with what looked like a tin of lentils. We both couldn’t eat it or though we did try, and the dessert was a stale sort of cheesecake. The drinks and wine are overpriced. The only saving grace was the band and of course the views, the Jazz was excellent. Such a shame we were expecting something better.
Special thanks to our host waiter Nigel for the excellent service. Overral is was a great experience
Hello, Thank you for leaving us a review about your jazz cruise! It's great to know you enjoyed your time on board! Kind regards City Cruises
Loved it. Service 🙌🏽 Food 🙌🏽 Band and singer 🙌🏽 Loved her voice 🫶🏽
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A truly memorable evening for our 25th wedding anniversary. The service, food and entertainment were spot on and I would definitely recommend 🫶🏽
Hello, Thank you for leaving us a review about your Jazz Cruise! We are happy to hear the experience made your 25th Anniversary even more special! Kind regards City Cruises
Very good! Sensational!!! Both adults and seniors have fun! I don't think it's cool for teenagers!
Very overpriced; food not worth the cost. The jazz singer was lovely and had a great voice, but I would rather spend £120 on a lovely meal and watch jazz separately. The meal definitely let the jazz group down. Save your money, in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the performance from our jazz singer, we truly appreciate your kind words about their talent. We're sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations, and we take your comments seriously. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience that combines great food and entertainment, so we're disappointed that we didn't fully deliver in this instance. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at customercomments@citycruises.com. We’d love the opportunity to make things right and welcome you back in the future. Kind regards. City Cruises.
A great evening listening to jazz with fantastic views of London and the Thames . Very good food and excellent service . Definitely recommend it, even if you’re not a big jazz fan .
The dinner and entertainment was good. You will have only one selection for the meal. On other cruises, I have had choices of meals. According to the jazz singer who interrupted her singing, we were having to stop/dock mid-cruise to take on food so we could be served dinner. When we boarded the boat, we were seated in a window seat and as the other guests were coming on board, the waiter came up to us and apologized as he said he had seated my wife and I in the wrong seat and asked us to move to an interior one over from that window seat. When asked if we would like a drink, I ordered a double bourbon with a 'splash of Coke'. I received what appeared to be a single over ice with a can of Coke. I don't think it is classy to put a can of Coke on a dinner table in that setting. When we paid the additional charge for the drinks before disembarking, the can of coke was on the bill for 2 pounds 7. When I inquired about that I was told that they cannot do a splash of coke and I was charged for the entire can. Forgive me but I could have been told that when I ordered. The sights from the boat were good and the music was also. We both agreed that the dinner cruise the night before in Paris was far superior to this experience.
The Music and cruise was good. The main course of the dinner was not to my liking. I did speak to the manager that the Duck served was very dry and she agreed it would be better with a sauce.
