--- title: "London-Tilbury Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/london-tilbury description: "The Thames gateway to the world's greatest city" --- # London-Tilbury πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· United Kingdom Β· British Isles & Western France > "The Thames gateway to the world's greatest city" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 15.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 7 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (6 sailings), Oct (1 sailing) ## About London-Tilbury Tilbury is London's cruise port, sitting on the Thames about 25 miles east of the city centre. The port area itself is industrial, with little to see nearby. A train from Tilbury Riverside to Fenchurch Street takes about 45 minutes and drops you in the City of London. From there, the Tube connects you to everything else. Tilbury Fort, next to the port, is a well-preserved 17th-century fortification and worth a look if you have spare time. London's attractions are extensive and well-known: the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, the National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and the South Bank. Borough Market is good for food. The Tube is the fastest way around. A day in London from Tilbury is tight, so pick a neighbourhood or a couple of key sites rather than trying to cover everything. The pound is the currency. Contactless payment works on the Tube and buses. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** GBP (British Pound) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Europe/London (UTC) - **Tipping:** 10-15% optional at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 51.4608, 0.3472 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+London-Tilbury/@51.46083,0.34716,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20London-Tilbury&ll=51.46083,0.34716&z=13) ## Things to Do in London-Tilbury Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~16h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/df863e33-d29f-46fb-a4bb-1cc6023b606f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (11,872) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €42 | Viator | | [High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/11243493-2fed-45b3-94bb-00f8fd287aa2.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (4,346) | 0h 50m | βœ“ | €78 | Viator | | [The Premier Classic London: Private Black Cab Tour Inc Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a1e393f-bbdb-4581-bee6-658093a22c9d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3,079) | 4h | βœ“ | €373 | Viator | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f81392cf-36c9-4e8d-9b12-9af6aa2ea547.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,378) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f3c1de4-e4f0-42ce-84ea-2da3e8956a06.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,121) | 2h | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | | [Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1940b184-a310-471a-8773-f98323c14191.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,962) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €107 | Viator | | [The Dare Skywalk Climb](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3dd9236e-4c80-4009-b8e4-1f8b38e22d7c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,734) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d87cba9e-9ba9-42f9-9b71-8caf1b1aefef.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,624) | 4h | βœ“ | €382 | Viator | | [London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/67d7e689-c03b-4b0d-b9e3-a579821fb35d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,476) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a54b171e-c1e4-49b9-8476-81da05d05809.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,158) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €105 | Viator | | [London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/40706d7d-8c6a-475d-a0e6-b180d8f01b81.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,082) | 2h | βœ“ | €46 | Viator | | [Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cd78462f-c60c-4c46-b5a7-d81a7d59454c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,002) | 3h | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md): 42 nm - [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md): 67 nm - [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md): 74 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tideweaver-s-thread-dover-to-gibraltar~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20270709-28.md)** - **Price:** €4,199 per person (€8,398 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-statendam.md) - **Duration:** 28 nights - **Departure:** 2027-07-09 - **Itinerary:** Tideweaver’s Thread – Dover to Gibraltar ## Featured Cruises from London-Tilbury Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Nordic Tide – Baltic to Iberia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/nordic-tide-baltic-to-iberia~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20270625-42.md) | Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 2027-06-25 | 42 | €6,499 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting London-Tilbury](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=london_tilbury) (7 sailings) ## Browse - [British Isles & Western France cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)