City Cruises - Featured Article
City Cruises Ltd is an award winning riverboat operator on the River Thames in London which offers daily sightseeing cruises between Westminster and Greenwich, evening dinner cruises with entertainment, and private charters using the vessels in its large fleet.
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The company started operations in 1985 and it has continuously expanded, until it now employs 150 people and operates 18 vessels, including 5 RiverLiners (TM) and 3 CityLiners (TM) Altogether, the company carries up to 2 million passengers a year, which makes it the largest single carrier of people on the River Thames. The passengers who visit London and use City Cruises come from all over the world, and City Cruises is thus a significant contributor to London's economy. City Cruises has won numerous awards in the business sector, as well as Travel and Tourism Industry awards.
The day to day sightseeing cruises are what most people who visit London are familiar with. The cruises operate from several piers on the Thames from Westminster down to Greenwich. The employees of City Cruises enlighten the passengers on these cruises with informed and witty commentaries about the sights that they are seeing as they travel up and down the river, and this greatly enhances the enjoyment of the sightseers.
Map showing City Cruises piers on the River Thames in London
The restaurant ship R.S. Hispaniola, moored on Victoria Embankment, is also part of the City Cruises group, and offers a delightful dining experience on board ship but with the advantages of a static environment. It is available for private hire.
City Cruises can arrange private hire of their vessels and are experts at taking care of the catering side of things. They have years of experience hosting important private functions of all kinds. From "Special Birthday" celebrations to large corporate dinners and wedding receptions, the City Cruises vessels, menus and staff work to make every occasion special. They are justly proud of their international reputation for quality, value for money and reliability, allied to their ability to create a magical experience for you and your guests on the River Thames.
You can choose the vessel most suited to your requirements, or arrange a private viewing before you make up your mind. The City Cruises chef can provide both sit-down and buffet menus to suit all dietary requirements and he has a vast selection of sumptuous feasts for you to choose from. Discos can of course be arranged for dancing on board, and the bars are designed to meet most requirements with extensive wine lists.
All in all, the City Cruises people can be relied upon to give you and your group a good time in the magical setting of the River Thames in London. Why not sit back and let their experienced staff take care of all the arrangements, while all you and your guests have to do is enjoy yourselves!
Article researched and written by Jeannette Briggs - May 2009
Contact: City Cruises Ltd
Cherry Garden Pier
Cherry Garden Street
LONDON SE16 4TU.
Tel: +44 (0)20 77 400 400: E-mail: info@citycruises.com: www.citycruises.com | 
