22-23 June 2018:
London, UK:
Through the Tower Bridge by Night

By Corey Sandler, Destination Consultant Silversea Cruises

There are few entrances more grand, more dramatic than sailing up the River Thames and through the London Tower Bridge to dock across from the London Tower.

We came by night, and London slowly revealed herself as the river twisted back and forth below the city. And then all was there in front of us. Traffic came to a halt at either side of the bridge, the twin bascules rose to make an opening, and we sailed through.

We arrived at the mouth of the Thames Estuary about 5 in the afternoon, passing nearby Shivering Sands and Red Sands forts, eerie remnants of World War II defensive antiaircraft stations.

We came alongside Gravesend and Tilbury at 830pm, and passed through the London Flood Barrier an hour later.

And then, at 1045 at night we came to–and through–the London Tower Bridge.

I was on the bridge giving commentary throughout, pausing when I could to take photographs. Here is some of what we saw:

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All photos by Corey Sandler, all rights reserved.

This glorious cruise has come to an end, and to those guests leaving us here in London, I wish safe travels until we meet again.

For those continuing, and those joining us here, welcome aboard.

Saturday night we’re off to the far north of the United Kingdom and then across to Iceland. We will back out from our dock alongside HMS Belfast and through the London Tower Bridge once again, turning around and sailing downstream.

Here’s our plan:

I’ll be reporting in from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and then from Iceland. I hope you’ll join me here.

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