Treat someone you love to a lunch cruise on London's foremost waterway combining a luxury riverboat tour with a delicious meal! Sit back and relax as you sail gently along past iconic landmarks buildings and monuments enjoying your meal. Whether you're after a romantic date for two or want to treat the whole family this is one of our most popular days out in the capital. It's also a great excuse to get dressed up with a smart casual dress code requested for all passengers. You will be embarking on the Glass Room for your luncheon cruise which has nautical-themed interiors created by the Tom Dixon Design Studio. Lunch on this cruise around London is a seasonal set menu. Food is freshly prepared onboard by the boat's chef team and served at your table whilst you cruise. You can choose between a two or three-course menu for your delicious meal afloat. You'll also be treated to a professionally recorded commentary as you sail including some quirky stories you just won't find in the guidebooks. You'll pass key waterside landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament the Globe theatre and the instantly-recognisable structures of Waterloo train station and the MI6 SIS building. There is plenty of time to both eat and take in the views as the voyage lasts around an hour and a half. We highly recommend bringing along a camera so you can capture the best of the capital's sights from on board these special floating vessels that have been designed with sightseeing in mind. All lunch cruises depart from and return to London's Embankment Pier with the riverside location within easy distance of mainline stations and public transport. You'll be asked to arrive 30-minutes before the departure time so you have plenty of time to board and get settled in your seat before setting off. These lunch cruises through London are a perennial best-seller so our advice is to book your vouchers now to avoid disappointment. That way you too can enjoy this spectacular gourmet experience on one of the world's most notable rivers taking in everything this splendid city has to offer.
Fancy a nice meal and some sightseeing on the move? These Thames dining and London Eye experiences are just the ticket for anyone wanting a more unusual viewpoint on the capital. We are offering packages for two to enjoy a lunchtime or evening meal together on the Thames with a trip on the London Eye included for each of you too. The cruise element gives you a relaxed meal out on the water. The lunch departures set sail at 12:30pm from central London's Embankment Pier and serve up a delicious meal freshly prepared onboard the boat. The evening dinner departures set off at 19:30 with a five course meal served. As well as being filled with fine food your voyage along the Thames will be accompanied by fine sightseeing too. You'll glide past all the classic riverside landmarks including the London Eye which you will also be visiting as part of these all-encompassing deals. And the London Eye certainly needs no introduction. Since being built for the millennium celebrations on the much-visited South Bank area of the Thames this 135m high giant ferris wheel has become a much loved and recognisable symbol of modern London. Your gently-paced ride in one of the 32 capsules lasts one complete rotation and takes about 30 minutes. Once you're inside the pod you'll see there are tablets that give you more info on what you can see as you rotate getting ever higher over the Thames and the London skyline. There are even 3D graphics for the famous landmarks and all the fascinating stats on each building you could ever need. So for laid-back daytime cruising with time to do the Eye before or after choose the luncheon voucher. For a daytime Eye with a sumptuous evening meal afloat to follow choose the dinner voucher. It has to be said dining on the Thames with a ride on this most famous London Eye wheel is a great way to enjoy the capital!
These very special lunch cruise and View from the Shard packages will get you going up high and going with the flow on the Thames! We can't think of a better way to see London than with an informal three course meal on the river and a trip to visit inside the capital's tallest building. The timings for your day are very flexible. All you have to do is plan your outing around the luncheon cruise and you can enjoy your panoramic high-rise vistas either before or after your trip down the Thames. We think the best plan is a leisurely voyage into the capital in the morning to do the boat followed by the Shard. Wander along from Embankment tube to the jetty where the impressive 'bateau mouche' style boat will be waiting for you. These modern cruisers have large panoramic windows so no matter where you are seated you'll be able to see all the main landmarks and sights as you glide gracefully past. You'll see how the Thames 'works' with the large number of leisure craft water taxis and even the occasional tall ship all sharing the waters all watched over by the Marine Police Force. Then there are the bridges. Famous landmarks in their own right (remember the Olympic rings on Tower Bridge?) it's really quite special to slide right underneath these iconic structures that link the north and south shores of the Thames. And of course you get a prime view of all the famous buildings along the shoreline and beyond too including Canary Wharf St Paul's the Globe Theatre Tate Modern and so much more. Don't worry if you don't know one bridge from another or couldn't pinpoint the Oxo tower on a map. After you've enjoyed your meal the return leg of your cruise is commentated so you won't miss anything. But your lunch cruise experience doesn't end there - there's the view from the Shard bit too as you head back over the river to London Bridge. It's truly superb to get yet another different perspective on the capital as fancy high-speed lifts take you up to 244m above ground level for a vertiginous view of London. On a clear day you can see way beyond the capital and into the Home Counties but the best is looking down on life as it happens right below you - it's seriously mesmerising!
Dining & cruising on a classic Thames dinner cruise on a Parisian style panoramic boat. Glide along see the sights & enjoy live music for your evening cruise outing.
For scholarly lunch or tea try our Oxford picnic cruise on a luxury river boat! Sample delicious fresh picnic food whilst taking in some of the key sights of the city of spires as well as learning about the inspirational links that this section of waterway has with some of Britain's finest writers.Your river boat cruise begins in Oxford city centre where you'll board a traditional Edwardian-style boat with a full teak interior and little tables and chairs installed on deck ready for your floating picnic. During your cruise along the river you'll tuck into a platter of sandwiches potato salad and quiche followed by scones fresh strawberries jam and cream.Daytime picnic cruises take you past Oxford's key sights including Christchurch College and Folly Bridge before heading away from the bustling streets of the city towards the open meadows banks and woodland of the local area. It is this stretch of river past Osney Island Port Meadow Godstow and Trout Island which has played...
Embark on a Windsor lunch cruise for the most pleasant way to see this Royal Borough! Of all the places to eat in Windsor a luncheon afloat has got to trump them all for setting and views. As you float gently along the Thames lunch will be served at your table. Good company good food and a superb little river cruise around Windsor - what more could you ask for?
Setting off from the heart of Windsor these daytime cruises are superb for combining sightseeing with a nice meal. You have the choice of a two or three course lunch menu or the Sunday/Bank Holiday lunch option. /> There is so much to see on a river cruise through Windsor. Life here revolves around the Thames with waterside walks boating clubs and gorgeous private homes lining the banks. It’s all steeped in history too with nearly every period of architecture represented much of which you’ll see on your river cruise. Windsor Castle is Norman the Guildhall dates back to the Stuart period and there are numerous fine houses built during the Victorian period. /> And indeed if you arrive by train from London’s Waterloo Windsor & Eton Riverside Station is a fine example of Victorian architecture and literally just around the corner from your river cruise departure point at Thames Side. Incidentally these lunch cruises are operated by Bateaux Windsor sister company to the famous Thames dining cruise company in the capital.
The vessel you’ll be cruising along the Thames in Windsor is called Willow Room She’s a lovely classic-looking river cruiser with curved glass panoramic windows offering a nice intimate setting with no more than 40 passengers on these luncheon cruise departures. Bateaux is well-known for its modern European meets classic English-style cuisine with seasonal dishes and a lovely presentation. /> The staff will look after you from the moment you step aboard for your Windsor lunch cruise to when you leave the boat. With plenty of time onboard to enjoy the views of historic Windsor from the water we think this has got to be the best place to have lunch in Windsor - and it’s one that’s on the move!
The Windsor dinner cruise - sit back and relax as you glide along the river! So much more than just a boat trip these evening dinner departures are truly an occasion to get your glad rags on for. Reserve your table and invite your loved ones to join you for luxury dining in Windsor with a difference. /> Boating on the Thames in the Royal Borough of Windsor is a delightful pastime. It’s all very tranquil and civilised and lets you discover this lovely part of the world from the water. Indeed it’s a fascinating route with a plethora of interesting buildings and landmarks to look for. One of the most prominent is of course the Queen’s residence Windsor Castle which sits in the town centre atop a little hill overlooking the river. /> These Windsor dinner cruises are operated by Bateaux Windsor on their good ship Willow Room. She’s a fine specimen of a boat for trips in Windsor being small enough to offer an intimate dining experience for the 40 or so passengers but large enough to have a really lovely atmosphere onboard.
As this is an evening dinner cruise it’s the ideal excuse to get dressed up and really make the most of a night out on the water. The code is smart formal as this is luxury dining in Windsor. As you board from Thames Side on the south bank of the river you’ll be welcomed by the service team and the sailing crew. Welcome drink in hand you’ll be guided to your table. All nicely laid out with starched white linens it’s an inviting sight.
/>The Willow Room boasts large curved panoramic windows offering the very best views of Windsor as you cruise and dine. The boat is quite low to the water too so you really feel like you’re out on the water - but there’s nothing choppy about this boat trip it’s all very smooth and serene. /> As the murmur of chatter combines with the gentle rumble of the boat the onboard staff provide attentive yet discreet service as you enjoy dining on your meal. The menu features classic and modern dishes with seasonal touches and even Fair-trade teas and coffees. It’s the perfect setting to really relax into this dinner cruising experience around Windsor.
Now here’s a Windsor afternoon tea like no other - you’ll be partaking in High Tea on the river! We reckon the best afternoon tea in Windsor is this one where you sit back tuck in to those tasty treats and let the boat bring the sights to your window. /> Windsor afternoon tea cruises board at the very civilised time of 15:00 setting sail at 15:15 - the perfect hour for a nice sit down over a cuppa. But of course this is a rather sophisticated cruise so there won’t just be tea there’ll be a whole platter of delicious things for you to eat as you cruise.
/>You’ll see all the best sights of Windsor from your unique viewpoint of the River Thames. The pier is right beside Home Park with its rugby tennis archery and athletes clubs. But they're not just sporty here in Windsor there’s also the world-renowned Eton school on the opposite side of the river to Windsor which has been a seat of education for hundreds of years.
Moving along upstream you can’t miss the Queen’s favourite residence - Windsor Castle perched on a hill near the town centre. Then there’s the lovely Alexandra Park with its wonderful footpaths around the flower beds vintage cafe and bandstand. It’s all very quintessentially English in the Royal Borough of Windsor and the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon of tea and cakes on the river. You might even see the thoroughbreds out for a canter at the Windsor Race Course.
/>You will be sailing on the Willow Room. Her job is to transport you at a serene pace along the Thames. Seating a maximum of 40 afternoon tea takers means the ambiance is small and friendly with excellent customer service from the smart onboard crew. And of course she has been purpose designed and built for this sort of river cruising ensuring comfort and great views through the large windows.
/>Whether you want to invite your nearest and dearest treat your Mum or just fancy a catch-up with the girls a Windsor afternoon tea onboard Willow Room is a superb choice. With departures on Fridays and Saturdays it’s a wonderful way to while away an afternoon in Windsor.