London Boat Trip Guides: Prices, Uber Boat, Kids, Times
Planning guides for a London boat trip: what each kind of boat costs, whether the Uber Boat is worth it, speedboat or cruise, boat trips with children, journey times and which boat tour is best.
Which Is the Best Boat Tour in London?
The best London boat tour for you: speedboats for a thrill, canal boats for a slow afternoon, the river bus on a budget, the hot tub boat for a story, a private yacht for an occasion (October 2026).
Read guide →How Long Is a Boat Ride on the Thames?
Thames boat journey times: speedboats 20 to 70 minutes, Westminster to Greenwich about an hour, Westminster to Kew 75 to 105 minutes and to Hampton Court 3 hours 15 to 3 hours 30.
Read guide →Is the Uber Boat Worth It for Sightseeing?
The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers as a sightseeing boat: where it goes, what it costs (from £6.20, October 2026), how to pay, and when a guided cruise or speedboat is the better buy.
Read guide →London Boat Tour Prices: How Much Does a Boat Ride Cost?
London boat prices in October 2026: the Uber Boat from £6.20, canal boats from US$27, Thames speedboats US$43 to US$87, the hot tub boat US$60, and a private yacht for eight.
Read guide →London Boat Trips for Kids
Which London boat trips take children, and from what age: speedboats from six months, canal boats for any age, the river bus free for under-5s, the hot tub boat from 12 (October 2026).
Read guide →Thames Speedboat or Sightseeing Cruise?
Speedboat or cruise on the Thames: length, speed, commentary, comfort, who can ride and price (US$23 cruise vs US$70 speedboat, October 2026), and which suits whom.
Read guide →Ready to book? See the speedboat tour dates →