One of the most spectacular ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in London is watching the famous New Year’s Eve fireworks from the river Thames aboard one of London’s New Year’s Eve River Cruises.
These river cruises offer the unique experience of watching the fireworks at the London Eye with privileged views. There are many options to choose from as there are many cruises available. You can choose to have a sit-down dinner with fantastic views of lit-up London at night before the fireworks start, a cruise with a disco on board or a family cruise to enjoy the best night of the year together.
London New Year’s Eve Cruises: Dinner and Fireworks Cruises
If you want to welcome in 2023 the best way ever, why not go on a Thames River New Year´s Eve Dinner Cruise, with the added bonus of watching the famous NYE´s fireworks with privileged views.
These Thames River cruises offer breathtaking views of London, and there are different options, from a sit-down evening meal to a buffet style dinner.
NYE Gala Dinner Cruise
- Details: 5 hour cruise. Suitable for families with children over five years old. This is one of the most spectacular New Year’s Eve cruises in London.
- Includes: Glass of champagne on arrival and 4-course dinner plus tea / coffee. Half a bottle of wine per person plus a small bottle of water. Live music on board, dance floor and bar. Glass of champagne at midnight.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs Tower Pier at 8 pm and returns to the same pier at 1 am.
- Find out more: See NYE Gala Dinner Cruise
Stargazer Cruise *Family friendly*
- Details: 2.5 hour river cruise. Kids over 5 welcome.
- Includes: Picnic Box q with sandwich, crisps, small chocolate bar and mini bottle of champagne or soft drink. Glass ceiling with panoramic views and bar on board. Indoor and outdoor seating.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs Tower Pier (next to Tower Bridge) at 10 pm, arriving at the London Eye to see the new year’s eve fireworks at midnight. Returns to Tower pier at 1 am. See Map.
- Find out more: Stargazer Cruise
Celestial Cruise
- Details: 3.5 hour river cruise. Over 18-year-olds only.
- Includes: Deluxe individual hamper which includes a small bottle of champagne (or soft drink), a small bottle of Prosecco, and two Bagels as well as other snacks. There will be live music and a bar on board. At midnight you’ll be able to go up to the terrace located on the upper deck to watch the fireworks.
- Departure / Arrivals: Departs Tower pier at 9.30 pm and returns to Tower Pier at 1 am. See Map.
- Find out more: Celestial Cruise.
NYE Dinner Cruise *Family friendly*
- Details: 5 hour cruise. Children over five years old welcome.
- Includes: Glass of Champagne on arrival. Three-course meal which includes half a bottle of wine per person and tea or coffee. Live music and dance floor. Glass of champagne at midnight. Bar on board.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs Tower Pier at 9 pm. Cruise along the river Thames with breathtaking views of London, reaching the London Eye to watch the fireworks at midnight. Returns to Tower Pier at 2 am. See Map.
- Find out more: NYE Dinner Cruise
Bateaux London
- Details: 5-hour cruise.
- Includes: Welcome cocktail with canapés and a glass of Champagne at midnight, A Gastronomic five-course menu, Free-flowing fine wines, beers and soft drinks, Live music & entertainment.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs at 6.45 pm. Cruise along the river Thames with breathtaking views of London, and watch the fireworks at midnight from the roof terrace.
- Find out more: Bateaux London NYE Cruise
London New Year’s Eve Cruises: Fireworks Cruises
Welcome 2023 the best way ever – on a cruise on the River Thames, with breathtaking views of London and first-line views of the fireworks. These fireworks cruises allow you to hop on a cruise just to watch the famous New Year´s Eve Fireworks at the London Eye. This is a fantastic option if you want to make the most of privileged views but don´t necessarily want a meal. Some of these cruises offer canapés or snacks and have a bar on board.
Galaxy Cruise
- Details: 3-hour river cruise. Over 18-year-olds only.
- Includes: Glass of champagne on arrival. Indoor seating and outdoor terrace. Canapés during the cruise, live music, glass of champagne at midnight and bar on board.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs Tower Pier at 9.15 am. Watch the fireworks at the London Eye at midnight. Returns to tower pier at 12.45 am. See Map.
- Find out more: Galaxy Cruise
Galaxy Plus Cruise
- Details: 3.5 hours river cruise. Over 18-year-olds only.
- Includes: Canapes will be served during the cruise, and there will be two bars on board where you will be able to buy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be a live DJ, and you will be able to dance the year away on the dance floor.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs Tower Pier at 9.15 pm, and returns at 00.45 am.
- Find out more: See NYE Galaxy Plus Cruise
Thamesjet
- Details: If you are looking for an unforgettable way of welcoming the New Year, why not consider going on a jet boat to watch the fireworks from a prime location on the river Thames? With only 24 spaces it’s not surprising it gets booked up quickly, so don’t hesitate if this is how you’d like to celebrate New year’s Eve this year!
- Includes: 2.5 hour VIP experience on the river Thames with views to London’s New year’s Eve fireworks at midnight. Celebration hamper including 75cl bottle of champagne each, 2 bottles of water, sandwiches, 2 bags of crisps, cake, nuts and a chocolate box.
- Departure / Arrival: Departs Blackfriars Pier no later than 10.10 pm and returns to the same pier at 00.40. See Map.
- Find out more: Thamesjet.
Dinner at a Restaurant + Thames River Cruise to see the fireworks
If you like the idea of going for a nice meal at one of London’s restaurants and then going on a river cruise to see the new year’s eve Fireworks at the London Eye at midnight, then you’re in luck, as there are a few different combinations to choose from.
Cafe Rouge and Galaxy Clipper *Family friendly*
- Details: Combine a delicious evening meal at Cafe Rouge in St Katharine’s Dock and a NYE River Cruise to see the NYE fireworks at the London Eye. This has to be one of our favourite options, as we absolutely love Cafe Rouge and St Katharine´s Dock. As it´s not Westminster either, it is away from most of the crowds so if you´re going with kids this is probably one of the best options in my opinion.
- Restaurant information: Cafe Rouge, Tower Bridge House, 4 St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1BA. Arrive at the restaurant at 19.30 and enjoy a welcome drink, a three-course meal, half a bottle of wine per adult, or two soft drinks per child. See Map.
- River Cruise Information: Board the boat at Tower Pier at 22.00, and return to Tower Pier at approximately 00.30 hrs. It cruises the River Thames and positions itself opposite the London Eye for the NYE Fireworks. Background music and a glass of sparkling wine at midnight per adult. It returns to Tower Pier at approximately 00.30 hrs. See Map.
- Children welcome.
- See walking route: See walking route from Cafe Rouge to Tower Pier
- Find out more: Cafe Rouge and Galaxy Clipper
Dinner at The Happenstance and NYE Cruise on the Tornado Clipper
- Details: Enjoy NYE dinner at The Happenstance, located next to St Paul´s Cathedral and then enjoy a NYE river cruise on the River Thames to see London’s Eye New Year’s Eve Fireworks. Over 18s only.
- The Happenstance Restaurant: The restaurant is located at 10 Paternoster Sq., EC4M 7DX. You’ll need to be here at 7.00 pm. Included in this deal is a welcome drink, a three-course meal and half a bottle of wine per adult. See map.
- Information about the River Cruise: The boat departs at 10:15 pm from Blackfriars Pier and it cruises the River Thames until it gets to the London Eye to see the New Year’s Eve Fireworks at midnight. During the river cruise there will be live music and it also includes a glass of bubbly at midnight. It returns to the same pier at 00:30. See map.
- See walking route: Route to go from the restaurant to Blackfriars Pier.
- Find out more: See The Happenstance + Tornado Clipper
Meal at The Provisioners and NYE Cruise on the Sun Clipper
- Details: Enjoy NYE dinner at The Provisioners and a NYE river cruise on the River Thames afterwards to see London’s Eye New Year’s Eve Fireworks. Over 18s only.
- The Provisioners Restaurant: The restaurant is located at 4 Queen Elizabeth Street, London SE1 2LL. You’ll need to be here at 7.00 pm. Included in this deal is a welcome drink, a three-course meal and a glass of wine per adult. See map.
- Information about the River Cruise: The boat departs at 9:00 pm from London Bridge Pier and it cruises the River Thames until it gets to the London Eye to see the New Year’s Eve Fireworks at midnight. During the river cruise there will be live music and it also includes a glass of bubbly at midnight. It returns to the same pier at 00:30. See map.
- See walking route: Route to go from the restaurant to London Bridge Pier.
- Find out more: See The Provisioners + Sun Clipper
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