Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has opened ticket sales for its largest New Year’s Eve cruise programme yet, with 14 sailings from across London and beyond, offering a spectacular front-row view of the city’s fireworks from the river.
The celebration starts well before the countdown. Cruises depart from piers stretching from Tilbury in the east to Putney in the west, sailing through the heart of the capital past some of its most famous landmarks, and all timed so guests are in prime position on the water to see in 2027.
Very few people get to see London’s fireworks directly on the river. Out on the water, guests have the opportunity to watch the capital’s skyline all lit up with the bursts of colour reflected directly on the Thames below.
With 12 departure points, many guests can board close to home, avoiding the New Year’s Eve scramble into central London, and the even bigger one to get home once the fireworks are over. Watching from the river is an accessible and stress-free alternative to London’s crowded riverside viewing areas. Guests can relax on board and enjoy front-row views of the capital’s fireworks display.
The New Year’s Eve cruises cost £195 per person and include a journey aboard one of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ spacious, modern vessels, with live music, drinks, and a gourmet snack box to enjoy while watching the fireworks.
Departures are available from Tilbury, Gravesend, Barking Riverside, North Greenwich, Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower, London Bridge City, Bankside, Battersea Power Station, Cadogan and Putney. Each pier has different timings and return journeys to suit guests’ evening plans.
For those who prefer to stay anchored while enjoying the celebrations, the Clipper Lounge EMB will host a New Year’s Eve event. Situated on the water at Embankment Pier, the lounge is a refined floating bar with panoramic views of the Thames and London’s skyline.
Packages for the lounge include a £350 per person sit-down dinner, with a five-course festive menu (vegan option available), or a standing option for £275 per person with access to a festive grazing station.
Both packages include a welcome French 75, a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne at midnight, a live DJ and the option to travel to the event by boat from Greenwich, Greenland, Canary Wharf or London Bridge piers. With only 70 spots available, this exclusive event promises an intimate and unforgettable experience.
A waiting list has been introduced for all upcoming events, enabling customers who register by email to receive notifications about ticket availability for sold-out events.
Alison Murphy, Director of Sales, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, said: “New Year’s Eve is London’s most spectacular night, and there’s no better place to see it than from the Thames. There’s something truly magical about being out on the river as midnight approaches. It’s a perspective of London you simply can’t get anywhere else.”
“This year we’re sailing from 12 piers, from Putney to Tilbury, so more people than ever can join us from close to home with no battling the crowds, no stressful journey into town and no scramble to get home afterwards. Whether it’s a cruise beneath the fireworks or a five-course dinner at Clipper Lounge EMB, we’re proud to offer some of the most unforgettable ways to see in 2027.”
