Top 10 Thames lunch cruises

Enjoy a Thames lunch cruise of pure luxury aboard City Cruises. Head out on a relaxed mini-voyage through the heart of London and at the same time choose dishes from a delicious menu that includes a two-course lunch of chicken and potatoes followed by chocolate truffle cake.

Opt for a Bateaux London Classic Lunch Cruise and have the honour of sailing on the Harmony or Symphony river cruisers, both sleek and elegant liners. Dine on a three-course set menu, including smoked and poached salmon roulade and vanilla panna cotta for dessert.

A Bateaux London Premier Lunch Cruise is similar to the Bateaux Classic Lunch Cruise, but comes with a healthy assortment of add-ons. Treat yourselves to the three-course set menu, but this time partner it with half a bottle of house red or white wine and half a bottle of mineral water.

Relax and indulge on a lazy Sunday with some of the best jazz classics being played on board, while London landmarks whizz by. Dine from a scrumptious three-course set menu, including organic smoked salmon and pan fried chicken breast, and listen to non-stop tunes from a live band.

The Bateaux London Premier Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise includes everything you get with the classic cruise plus half a bottle of house red or white wine served with your three-course meal. A photographer is also on board to capture the beautiful moments.

Kids can enjoy lunch cruises too. Opt for a Children’s Lunch Cruise with Bateaux London and experience a cruise tailor-made for little ones. Listen to specially-designed commentary for three to 12-year-olds, and eat lunch from a three-course set menu created with kids in mind. 

The Barracuda luxury liner is available for private hire to large groups. Opt for one of their quality lunch packages and enjoy a top-notch two or three-course meal, including pan fried chicken breast, served with complimentary coffee and petit fours. This is partnered with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks, and also music provided.

London’s largest entertainment, conference and party boat puts on a fantastic lunch spread. Dixie’s caterers, foodbydish, are known for their creative presentation and the Dixie lunch menu doesn’t disappoint, with an abundance of different canape options, and a classic menu featuring a wide variety of dishes, including tuna tartare and blade of beef in Guiness.

A Havengore River Cruise is a cruise steeped in tradition and elegance. The liner is huge and has an observation deck that allows for 360-degree uninterrupted views. Settle down for lunch on the boat and choose from a selection of delicious canapes, or choose a main meal and dine on the likes of lamb jalfrezi, wild mushroom risotto or peppered sirloin steak with chips.

A Topsail Charters tour evokes the history of the Thames, and allows you to travel on one of the few boats remaining from the Thames Sailing Barge fleet. Private hire customers can choose their own barge, then tuck in to a delightfully traditional British lunch, incorporating a number of different sandwiches, salads, and desserts.