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• Depart from Westminster Pier at 12noon;
• Arrive Greenwich at 1.15pm;
• Depart Greenwich at 5.20pm;
• Arrive Westminster Pier at 6.30pm;
• Dinner Reservations at 7.30pm.

Description

As the River Thames weaves its way through London from Westminster Pier to Greenwich, there is history around every bend and the best way to see the sights and splendour is from the deck of one of City Cruises luxury Riverliners . Cruise in style on our fleet with open upper decks and spacious, comfortable lower saloons.

The trip to Greenwich, a World Heritage Site takes just over an hour. Visiting Greenwich is the ideal day out, you can learn about Britain's seafaring history at the National Maritime Museum (free entry) Discover the home of Greenwich Mean Time, visit the famous Cutty Sark tea clipper and explore the numerous antique and collectables shops and market (Thursday to Sundays only) There are numerous river side pubs where you can enjoy an inexpensive lunch.

On departure at 5.20pm you can enjoy watching London's infamous rush hour, from the free-flowing Thames. It's a good idea to sit on the same side of the boat as you did on your outward journey ensuring that you don't miss any of the sights or endless photo opportunities.

Your Skipper will dock at Westminster Pier at about 6.30pm. You can then either walk up Whitehall, passing the Cenotaph, No.10 Downing Street, Horseguards Parade and Banqueting House towards Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden or for the slightly less energetic jump on a London Bus heading for The Strand . Buses are every 2-5 minutes and the fare is £1. Walking will take about 20 minutes at a sensible pace.

Reservations for dinner at Porters English Restaurant are at 7.30pm which leaves sufficient time to either watch some expert buskers in Covent Garden Piazza , take advantage of a little more retail therapy time or enjoy a pre dinner cocktail at Porters.

Porters celebrate their 28th Anniversary this year and continue to serve some of the best homemade English food in London. Dinner is included in the total price above and consists of two courses and coffee.

Sample Menu

Two Courses (starter and maincourse or, maincourse and pudding)

• Starters - with white or brown roll;
• * Roast Tomato and Basil Soup;
• * Smoked Mackerel Pate; and
• * White Onion and Cider Soup.

Main Courses

• * Steak, Guinness and Mushroom Pie;
• * Curried Lentil, Bean and Vegetable Pie
• * Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pie
• * Salmon and Prawn Fish Cakes with Spicy Lentils
• * Pork, Leek and Marjoram Sausage with Mashed Potato
• * Braised Beef and Herb Faggots
• * 8oz Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak ~ £2.95 supplement
• Served with one of the following side orders: Chips, Mashed Potato, Baked Potato, Green Salad or Spicy Lentils.

Puddings

• * Steamed Syrup Sponge;
• * Spotted Dick;
• * Trinity Coffee Cream

Coffee Or Tea

Please note that this is a sample menu and is subject to change.

***Children aged 5 - 16. Children under 5 are free.