River Thames Cruises
Traveling to the home of the real Big Ben? Why not view the Big Ben from a river cruise. A river cruise on the famous River Thames. River Thames cruises will provide you the opportunity to site see some of London’s famous historic landmarks, while cruising on one of the countries historic rivers.
Aboard a beautiful relaxing modern cruise ship you will sail upon the River Thames that graciously weaves its way through the heart of London and you will experience the history around every bend. The River Thames is the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. The River Thames does not only flow through London, it also flows through several other towns and cities such as Oxford, Reading, and Windsor to name a few. The rivers name is the identity to several geographical and political entities such as the Thames Valley, which is a region of England that is centered the river which is between Oxford and West London. The Thames Gateway is an area centered on the tidal Thames, and the Thames Estuary which is to the east of London. All these places carry on the rivers name.
Take in and experience the beautiful splendors the United Kingdom has to offer aboard a River Thames cruise. Along the cruise you will have the pleasure of listening to a cheerful commenter indulge you with stories of each historical landmark you shall come across while enjoying your cruise. The stories are very informative but not at all boring, and they will include colourful local stories of some of the landmarks.
The River Thames Cruises often depart from the following piers; Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier. The cruises depart daily each year except for December 25th for Christmas day.
A few of the historic site you will get to witness aboard a River Thames cruise are; The Houses of Parliament (also known as the Palace of Westminster), St Paul`s Cathedral, and the Tate Modern. There are many more amazing sites you will have the chance to experience aboard one of these cruises. Thus; cruising the River Thames is a great way to experience the United Kingdom.