City Cruises in London May Ferry Tourists Across the Thames

A tour guide company in London has disclosed to the public its plans that it would build a huge sightseeing boat by spring of 2012. City Cruises with its international reputation would offer the magic experience of the Thames by launching the largest vessel of 600 passengers’ capacity, describing as tourism vessel of next generation. The sightseeing vessel would ferry very popular tourist spots such as Maritime Greenwich, and Parliament. The vessel’s estimated cost will be £4 million with amenities such as two bars, an open top deck, and main deck, which provides panoramic views. Public would enjoy this great city tour with 360-degree windows, and is an extraordinarily great way to see the city either in air-conditioned deck or open-air deck areas.

With the rising oil prices, there is awareness of adopting environment friendly energy sources. The solar panels continuously supply the energy needed for recharging the batteries. It is provided with energy-efficient diesel engines and onboard recycling facilities. The frequency of river boat services enable the travellers to reach the east of London where most of the events of Olympic will be held. The commuter-oriented Thames Clippers and City Cruises provide high quality services for the sightseeing guests.

Boris Johnson, mayor of London describes the river services as the transport strategy as a vital part of 2012. The organizers have estimated some 150,000 people, which is eight percent of the total spectators, could arrive by water boats to witness the much awaited events of Olympics. Though the plan of building cable car system approved by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London across the Thames river which were supposed to operate before next summer’s Olympic Games 2012, unfortunately now according to reports the project may not be ready for the Olympics which could have transported the visitors every thirty seconds over the Thames, carrying up to 2,500 passengers an hour in each direction.