Greenwich (London), England, United Kingdom

Mooring near the Greenwich Naval Observatory provides a perfect location on a broad meander of the River Thames south-east of central London. There is easy access to both Greenwich and the city of London, one of the world's premier cities. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is part of Greater London, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its maritime history as well as its connection to the Royal Family. The Palace of Placentia has stood on a hill here since the 15th Century. It was the birthplace of both Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I. The buildings were later incorporated into the Old Royal Naval College. Visitors can explore the College, the Royal Observatory (site of the Prime Meridian) and the National Maritime Museum. On the riverfront, the 19th century clipper Cutty Sark, Sir Francis Chichester’s yacht Gypsy Moth IV and a Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender are museum ships. The modern structures of the O2 entertainment complex stand on the peninsula nearby.