Crown River Cruises
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Crown River Cruises is a river boat company which provides leisure cruises on the River Thames
in London
, United Kingdom
. Bateaux London cruises operate on the Thames under licence from London River Services
, part of Transport for London
.
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Bateaux London cruises operate on the Thames under licence from London River Services
London River Services
London River Services is a division of Transport for London , which manages passenger transport on the River Thames in London, UK. They do not own or operate any boats but license the services of other operators...
, part of Transport for London
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
.
Vessels
Crown has a fleet of five boats:- "Salient" - the largest vessel is a double-decker with restractable roof and on-board bar. Mainly used for private hire and party work.
- "Sapele" - a 250-seater which is used for Circular Trips from WestminsterWestminster Millennium PierWestminster Millennium Pier is a pier on the River Thames, in the City of Westminster in London, UK. It is operated by London River Services and served by various river transport and cruise operators....
, EmbankmentEmbankment PierEmbankment Pier is a pier on the River Thames in London, UK. It is located on the North Bank of the river, immediately next to the Hungerford Bridge and directly outside the river entrance to Embankment tube station...
and Festival PierFestival PierFestival Pier is a stop for river boat services on the River Thames, London, UK. It is immediately in front of the Royal Festival Hall and National Film Theatre, and serves the South Bank complex... - "Sarah Kathleen" - a small open-deck cruise boat used in the summer seasons for round trips from Westminster, Embankment, BanksideBanksideBankside is a district of London, England, and part of the London Borough of Southwark. Bankside is located on the southern bank of the River Thames, east of Charing Cross, running from a little west of Blackfriars Bridge to just a short distance before London Bridge at St Mary Overie Dock to...
and St Katharine DocksSt Katharine DocksSt Katharine Docks, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, were one of the commercial docks serving London, on the north side of the river Thames just east of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge... - "Sarpedon" - a 400-seater with an open top deck and on-board catering
- "Suerita" - a large double-decked catamaran hulled vessel used for dining tours.