Uber Boat By Thames Clippers Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is Uber Boat By Thames Clippers worth it? Our verdict

If you want to come away knowing how to use the river as part of London’s public transport - the 24 piers it connects and the integration with Oyster or contactless payments - Uber Boat By Thames Clippers is a strong choice.

Battersea Power Station, a decommissioned landmark known for its Art Deco architecture, rises along the route as passengers unwind in climate-controlled cabins or on the open deck. Passengers can travel between Battersea Power Station and Barking Riverside, choosing when to board or leave along the way.

Booking Wolf's price is £8.82 per person, £0.98 (10%) below the £9.80 Viator lists. For two people this is £5.13 a head cheaper than The London Eye's London Eye River Cruise (£8.82 each against £13.95), while theirs runs 20 minutes shorter for the money.

Skip it if you want food and beverages included or you need entrance tickets to attractions along the route.

Its tours pick up about 51 new reviews a month on the sites we track (roughly 500 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 9/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is Uber Boat By Thames Clippers?

Uber Boat By Thames Clippers is a River cruise operator working out of London, with 15 tours built around Naval College, Painted Hall and River Thames. The closest comparable tour from another operator, Thames River Sightseeing's Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London, costs £15.48 - £6.66 more than the London Uber Boat Single Journey River Thames Cruise at £8.82. Its tours pick up about 51 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 500 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 9/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

Its range also takes in a River Sightseeing Pass, a two-day Hop-On Hop-Off tour, an afternoon tea experience, Thames Clipper prices, the uber boat London timetable and a night boat tour.

How much do Uber Boat By Thames Clippers' tours cost?

The eight Uber Boat By Thames Clippers tours priced here cost £8.82 to £41.76 per person on Booking Wolf. The 2 Day London Hop-On Hop-Off River Thames Sightseeing Pass is the highest-priced, at £41.76.

The London Uber Boat Single Journey River Thames Cruise, its most-reviewed tour, is also the cheapest, at £8.82 per person, against £9.80 on Viator. The £8.82 is the adult price; this tour is sold in two age bands: children (5-15) and adults (16+).

What to expect on its most popular tour

Guests on the London Uber Boat Single Journey River Thames Cruise spend 1 hour travelling along the River Thames and seeing landmarks like the London Eye and Tower of London.

Here is the route, stop by stop:

• Battersea Power Station (about 1 minutes).
• Vauxhall Bridge - a red-and-yellow structure with sculptures representing arts and science.
• Lambeth Palace - a visit to the 800-year-old residence steeped in history (about 1 minutes).
• Houses of Parliament - the chime of Big Ben (about 1 minutes).
• London Eye - panoramic city views.
• Southbank Centre (about 1 minutes).
• Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - a live show riverside (about 1 minutes).
• Millennium Bridge - a view of wren's St Paul's cathedral dome (about 1 minutes).
• Tate Modern - a tour of a gallery of contemporary art (about 1 minutes).
• The Shard (about 1 minutes).

Is Uber Boat By Thames Clippers good value?

At £8.82 per person, Uber Boat By Thames Clippers' London Uber Boat Single Journey River Thames Cruise costs £6.66 less than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, Thames River Sightseeing's Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London (the same length), which is £15.48. The price pays for a one-way journey on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and comfortable indoor seating, whilst food and beverages, travel from/to West zone (Putney - Battersea Power Station), and entrance tickets to attractions along the route are not included.

Cheaper and rated no lower, it is the better value of the two on these figures. No comparable tour from another operator on Booking Wolf costs less - all three are dearer.

How Uber Boat By Thames Clippers compares

The sightseeing Thames cruise from Thames River Sightseeing offers a journey from Westminster to Greenwich, while Uber Boat By Thames Clippers provides a more flexible single journey along the River Thames. The Thames River Sightseeing tour suits those looking for a focused sightseeing experience, while Uber Boat is ideal for travellers seeking flexibility in their journey.

Before you book: practical information

Wheelchair users can reach every area of the tour, and there is room for prams and pushchairs. Access is not available at Cadogan, London Bridge City and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter piers due to steep brow conditions. No particular fitness is needed, and service animals can come along.

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