Explore London by Boat

To explore London by boat is to see a whole new side of the city.

River Thames Boat Tours

There a number of tour operators that can you take on guided sightseeing up and down the River Thames.

Canal Boat trips

London doesn’t just have a the River Thames it also has a canal network that stretches across the whole of London. Running from Limehouse and the Docklands in East London to the River Thames by Richmond.
To travel the length of the London canal network will take 1-2 days, so many London visitors instead take a short canal trip.
Most of these run between St John’s Wood and Camden, or Kings Cross to Islington.

Stay on a Narrowboat

Staying on a narrowboat on the Regents canal is a unique London experience. There aren’t many narrowboats for short term rents but here is one London narrowboat you can stay on.

Hire a boat

There are some boats operators, like GoBoats, who allow you to hire a small boat for 1-3 hours.
St John’s Wood, Canary Wharf, Paddington, the Olympic Park, and Richmond all have boats for hire.

Explore London by Kayak

Why not take a guided tour of London by kayak? There are plenty of boat operators who can take you on a guided tour on the River Thames. And don’t worry you don’t have to be an experienced kayaker, most of their customers are novices. To kayak past London’s historic houses and palaces is a unique way to see the city. And doing it at night is even better! There are a number of night-time canoe and kayak trips that you can sign up for.

Hire a hot tub boat

If you want a truly unique experience hire a steam-powered hot tub boat. Great for a romantic date or a stag or hen party. It’s also a way to stay hit even if the London weather is cold!