Sail Royal Greenwich 2013: Tall ships return to the Thames

28 August to 1 September, with free drink for readers

After a successful inaugural event in 2012, the world’s finest tall ships return to Royal Greenwich this summer for just five days. The fleet will offer both daytime and evening cruises, and all the evening cruises will include a special fireworks display on the river. A full cash bar will also be available on board.

There are three different cruise options available:

Thames tall ship cruise

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Adult: £59.90 | Under 15: £39.90 | Concession: £49.90
• Route: Royal Arsenal – Maritime Greenwich and back
• Departure times: 10:30, 13:30, 16:30
• Includes sweet table and savoury snacks

Thames tall ship cruise + fireworks

• Duration: 3 hours
• Adult: £79.90 | Under 15: £59.90 | Concession: £69.90
• Route: Royal Arsenal – Maritime Greenwich and back
• Departure times: 20:00
• Includes sweet table, savoury snacks and spectacular fireworks display on the river

VIP Thames tall ship cruise + Tower Bridge + fireworks

• Duration: 4 hours
• Adult: £139.90 | Under 15: £99.90 | Concession: £119.90
• Route: Royal Arsenal – Tower Bridge and back
• Departure times: 18:30
• Includes dinner buffet, sweet table and savoury snacks, view of Tower Bridge from the river and spectacular fireworks display on the river

There is a priority booking period for Independent readers, and if you use the special promotional code when you book, you’ll also be entitled to a free drink either on board or at the terminal. For more information and to watch the video visit sailroyalgreenwich.co.uk.

Click here to book (enter promo code TALLSHIP to get a free drink)

Terms and conditions

Limited availability, book early to avoid disappointment. For some cruises, passengers will travel in a single tall ship, but for many they will travel as a group of three. The exact route of the cruise may vary for safety and other reasons. Tickets do not include travel to and from Royal Arsenal (where the cruise departs and arrives). Standard cruise: A complimentary drink is included with tickets booked with promo code TALLSHIP. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You will receive your complimentary drink voucher when you arrive. Passengers aged 18+ can choose either an alcoholic or soft drink. Only soft drinks available for under 18s. For those booking after the priority booking ends (8 June onwards), the free drink offer still applies. Promoter: Sail Royal Greenwich.