Taking An Uber Boat On The River Thames

Last Updated on: 20th June 2021, 08:17 pm

The Uber Boat Experience

The Uber Boats were originally called the Thames Clippers, and they are still owned by Thames Clippers. They just renamed to Uber Boats and they give boat rides up and down the Thames every day. They don’t give a sightseeing commentary like most of the boats that go on the Thames. But they do go further than most boats that offer the same trip and they stop at more piers along the way.

Seeing London by river is an exciting way to travel, you get to see the local attractions from a different angle.

Tickets Available To You

You can buy many tickets to go along the Thames by an Uber Boat. If you buy tickets online, they will be slightly cheaper than buying them at a pier.

Single Tickets – for just a one-way trip. buy your tickets online or at a pay point on the piers. Not all piers have a place to buy tickets from. If you have a TFL travel card, you will get it a little cheaper. And kids are half of the adult price.

Return Tickets – these are double the price of a single ticket. Normally you get a discount for buying a return, but with Uber Boats, you don’t. So check the other boat trip companies, they might have a better return ticket price.

River Roamer – this ticket is perfect if you want to get on and off all day long. It is the same price as a return ticket and if two adults buy a River Roamer, the kids go free.

Park And Ride – You can park your car securely at the O2 and get the Uber Boat into the city centre. This is perfect for commuters and families on days out.

Where You Can Go On The Uber Boat

You can travel on the Uber Boat further than many of the other boats on the Thames. The Uber Boat goes from Woolwich Arsenal to Battersea Power Station. But there is also a yellow line for commuters that goes from Putney to North Greenwich.

If you are visiting London for a day or a short break, you can make a whole day on the river. See Battersea Power Station, The London Eye from the water, Even the Thames Barrier. The main sightseeing stops are these ones.

Westminster/ London Eye are the stops for Westminster, Houses Of Parliament, Westminster Bridge, Shreks Adventure, London Eye, London Dungeons and London Aquarium.
Bankside is the stop for Shakespeare’s Globe.
Tower is for Tower Bridge and The Tower Of London
London Bridge City is the stop for London Bridge and The Shard
Canary Wharf is for all of the city skyscrapers. You could get to Billingsgate Market from this stop.
Greenwich is for The Cutty Sark and The Royal Observatory
North Greenwich is for The O2 and The Emirate Air Line (cable car) across The Thames

Safety On The Uber Boat

There are loads of Covid safe things in place on board. You can only get on in groups of 6 or 2 families. You need to wear a mask on board and make sure you social distance as much as you can.

There are life jackets under the seats in case of an accident happening whilst you are on the Uber Boat. There are also many emergency exits on the boat.

You will find there is plenty of hand sanitiser on the boat to keep your hands clean. The sides and surfaces that people touch are wiped down very often to ensure it protects the passengers.

There is also lots of fresh air blowing through the boat

Enjoy Your Trip

Enjoy your journey, you will see lots of new things on the river and find new places to visit. There is a food station onboard where you can order drinks and food to be brought to you. Perfect for hot days. Kids of all ages will love it on the boat, it makes for an awesome adventure.