Suggested Itineraries

With so much to enjoy on the River Thames it's hard to know what to pack into a day's sightseeing. We want to help you make the most of your visit and enjoy your travels with our River Roamer ticket.

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Itineraries

A River Roamer ticket allows passengers unlimited hop-on hop-off for a day's travel between QEII Pier and Millbank pier from 10.00 to 22.00 on weekdays. The River Roamer is valid on weekends between Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier and Millbank Pier from the first morning departure through 22.00. Family River Roamer ticket is available for £18. (One pass is valid for up to 2 adults and 2 children). Below are suggested itineraries to help you plan your outings on the river. Click on the category most suited to your needs to find suggested itineraries during the day or night.

All timings are intended as an approximate guide only. In all cases it is advisable to ring ahead to the specific attraction or venue to check opening and closing times, show start times and to book tickets (where applicable). Thames Clippers is not responsible for any closures, temporary changes in information or variances in timings. The information posted on this website is the most current information to the best of knowledge of Thames Clippers.

Late night

Timing: Evening

  • 18.00h - Start at Tower Pier. Have drinks at one of the many dockside bars at St Katherine's Dock.
  • 19.00h - Travel with Thames Clippers to QEII Pier for The O2 to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants on Entertainment Avenue in The O2.
  • 21.00h - Enjoy a pre-booked gig at indigO2, the stylish music club next to The O2 arena.
  • 23.00h - Show ends. Go to the INC club on Entertainment Avenue. DJs on the decks until late.

Romantic

Timing: Day/Evening

  • 11.00h - Start at London Bridge City Pier. Walk to Borough Market for picnic essentials.
  • 12.30h - Walk back to London Bridge City Pier and travel with Thames Clippers to Greenwich Pier. Walk to Greenwich Park. Go for a walk in the 183 acres of exquisite scenery and enjoy your picnic.
  • 15.30h - Return to Greenwich Pier and travel to QEII Pier for The O2 with Thames Clippers. Walk to The O2.
  • 16.00h - Watch a romantic movie at the luxurious Vue eleven screen multiplex cinema on Entertainment Avenue in The O2. (For screening times and bookings + 44 (0) 871 224040 or visit www.theo2.co.uk).
  • 18.00h - Champagne and canapés at a sophisticated brasserie on Entertainment Avenue.
  • 19.00h - Enjoy a romantic meal on Entertainment Avenue.
  • 21.00h - Return to QEII Pier and travel to Waterloo Pier. Take a late evening stroll along the river at Southbank.

 

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Family outings

Timing: Day/Evening

  • 09.00h - Start at QEII Pier*. Drop off children at The David Beckham Academy for registration.
  • 09.30h - Parents leave The David Beckham Academy for QEII Pier and travel on Thames Clippers to Greenwich Pier. Walk to Greenwich Market to explore the popular market (weekends only).
  • 16.00h - Return to QE2 Pier and pick children up from The David Beckham Academy. Walk to The O2.
  • 16.30h - Tea at any one of the many family friendly restaurants on Entertainment Avenue in The O2.
  • 17.00h - Watch a family movie at the luxurious Vue eleven screen multiplex cinema on Entertainment Avenue. (For screening times and bookings + 44 (0) 871 224040 or visit www.theo2.co.uk).
  • 19.30h - Travel home from The O2 with Thames Clippers from QEII Pier.

* River Roamer tickets are valid from 10.00 until 22.00 weekdays and 8.00 to 22.00 at weekends

Fun with friends

Timing: Evening

  • 17.00h - Start at Waterloo pier and enjoy an outing on the London Eye as the sun goes down over the city followed by a stroll along the river.
  • 18.00h - From Waterloo London Eye Pier travel on The O2 Express to QEII Pier for a pre-booked show at The O2 arena. Enjoy a variety of beverages and snacks onboard.
  • 19.00h - Prior to the concert have drinks on Entertainment Avenue in The O2.
  • 23.00h - Show ends. Go to the INC club on Entertainment Avenue. DJs on the decks until late.
  • 12.30h - Travel home with Thames Clippers.