Highly recommended boat trip.
Highly recommended boat trip from Westminster to Hampton court. Bar on board and light snacks and sandwiches. Commentary was fab. A must do when visiting London.
Annie Adorian
A cruise from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier takes approximately 1-hour, 30-minutes & passes through the City of Westminster & a number of London Boroughs including Chelsea, Wandsworth & Putney before arriving in the upper reaches. The next stage of the journey cruises through Hammersmith, Barnes & Chiswick, following the winding path of the river round islands & stately homes before arriving at Kew Pier. During the cruise we will pass beneath a number of London’s iconic bridges & pass numerous landmarks including Westminster Bridge, the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), Lambeth Palace, Battersea Power Station, Chelsea Bridge & Albert Bridge.
The cruise takes place on a traditional river Thames passenger boat with indoor & outdoor seating, a fully licensed bar & toilet facilities. A river trip to Kew makes an excellent day out for tourists & locals alike & allows up to 4-hours & 30-minutes* ashore at Kew to explore the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew*, Kew Palace*, the London Museum of Water & Steam*, the National Archives or enjoy lunch at one of the many riverside pubs & restaurants. Alternatively passengers can enjoy a cruise from Kew to Westminster & remain onboard to return to Kew or disembark at Westminster Pier & make their own way back to Kew.
Ticket Prices
From Westminster Pier
| Adult | Child (5-15) | Senior (60+) | Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | |||||
| Destination | Single | Return | Single | Return | Single | Return | Single | Return |
| Kew Pier | £18.00 | £26.00 | £9.00 | £13.00 | £15.00 | £21.00 | £45.00 | £65.00 |
From Kew Pier
| Adult | Child (5-15) | Senior (60+) | Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | |||||
| Destination | Single | Return | Single | Return | Single | Return | Single | Return |
| Westminster Pier | £18.00 | £26.00 | £9.00 | £13.00 | £15.00 | £21.00 | £45.00 | £65.00 |
Approximate Journey Times
The times below are for guidance only, our sailing times can vary depending on tidal conditions, river traffic & the weather. On our cruises between Kew & Richmond the journey time can also be affected by whether we have to pass through Richmond Lock.
| From | To | |
| Between Westminster & Kew | 1-Hour & 15-Minutes | 1-Hour & 45-Minutes |
Departure Times
We are operating our service between Westminster & Kew regularly throughout September & October. During November & December we will be cruising between Westminster & Kew on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (Until Saturday 23rd December 2023).
Our departure times can vary due to the tide & the weather, view our Upcoming Sailing's page for the most recent sailing information.
Pier Locations
Westminster Pier Location
Address: Westminster Millennium Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH
Kew Pier Location
Kew Pier is situated on the South Shore of the River, East of Kew Bridge. Walk past Kew Bridge Arches towards the river & turn right. The entrance to the pier is next to our green ticket office adjacent to Kew Bridge Playground. Please check in at our ticket office at least 10 minutes prior to departure.
Address: Kew Pier, 1 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 3A