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Clippers will give you a capital day out

By Nub News Reporter   21st Nov 2025

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will operate special services from Gravesend and Tilbury tomorrow (Saturday, 22 November), as well as on 14, 20 and 27 December, giving passengers a comfortable and scenic way to travel into London for Christmas shopping, festive attractions, seasonal light displays, or post-Christmas sales.

Services will depart from Gravesend Pier at 9:45, calling soon after at Tilbury's cruise terminal pier, and return from London Bridge City Pier at 17:15. The journey takes approximately 60 minutes, and passengers are advised to arrive 15 minutes before departure.

On board, guests can enjoy festive hot drinks from the café bar, indoor heated seating and outdoor decks offering scenic and magnificent river views of the city of London.

Tickets must be pre-booked via the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers website. Single journey fares start from £19.50, with children aged 5 to 15 travelling at half price and under-4's travelling free. All-day tickets are also available, priced at £32.90 for adults, and half-price for children, they offer unlimited use of the River Bus services for the day and includes a return ticket to Gravesend.

Tilbury Gravesend RM

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will also run a New Year's Eve cruise from Gravesend and Tilbury giving residents of these estuary towns the chance to see London's famous fireworks up close.

The cruise includes live music, complimentary drinks and snacks, with a full range of additional drinks and light bites available at their onboard café bar.

More information can be found online here: https://www.thamesclippers.com/whats-on-and-offers/gravesend-and-tilbury-leisure-trips

     

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