About the Port
Tilbury has served as London's working river port for centuries, its Thames-side setting once guarding the approach to the capital and now welcoming travelers into one of the world's great cities. From here, the city's landmarks unfold in quick succession: the Tower of London with its centuries of royal history, the ceremonial grandeur of Buckingham Palace, and the dome of St Paul's Cathedral rising above the skyline. World-class museums, including the British Museum, sit alongside bustling markets and a dining scene that ranges from time-honored institutions to inventive newcomers.
The port itself lies roughly an hour from central London, making a guided transfer or organized excursion the most practical way to reach the city's main sights within a single call. Travelers who prefer a slower pace can instead explore Tilbury's own riverside history before the ship continues its journey down the Thames toward the open sea.
Planning time ashore or a longer stay? Read our full London travel guide.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in London .
Tour the Tower of London
Explore nearly a thousand years of royal history, the Crown Jewels, and the White Tower; allow at least two hours and book timed entry ahead given the roughly hour-long transfer from port.
See Buckingham Palace
Walk past the monarch's official residence and, if timing allows, catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony that draws crowds each morning.
Wander St Paul's Cathedral
Climb to the Whispering Gallery and dome for panoramic city views, or simply admire Wren's masterpiece from the churchyard given limited time ashore.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit London
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Navigator | 15 | $18,999 | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 13 | $4,799 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 11 | $4,349 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Voyager | 8 | $11,049 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 25 | $9,149 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Voyager | 17 | $21,399 | |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Grandeur | 12 | $14,799 | |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 7 | $2,299 | |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 12 | $7,799 | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 12 | $7,499 | |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 12 | $7,799 | |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 12 | $7,799 | |
| Mar 7, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 12 | $7,799 | |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 12 | $7,499 | |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vela | 7 | $2,599 | |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Libra | 14 | $8,599 | |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vela | 21 | $13,298 | |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 87 | $32,509 | |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vela | 14 | $8,699 | |
| Apr 29, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 92 | $79,549 |
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