What's Included
- An exhilarating high-speed boat ride from the London Eye to Canary Wharf and back
- Approximately 50 minutes out on the river
- Life jackets are provided and are compulsory for all participants
- Participants should bring suitable outdoor clothing (coat and layers) to wear whilst onboard
What Can I Expect
Book your seat on London's most popular RIB speedboat experiences! Set off from the London Eye Pier with an experienced skipper at the helm and award-winning guides who'll regale you with their banter as you ride.
Voted number one in their category on TripAdvisor for things to do in London for over 10 years, you'll be whizzing up and down the river in a purpose-built Thames Rocket RIB, with room for up to 12 passengers.
These rugged and agile boats can reach speeds of up to 30 knots (that's 35mph) for a high thrills experience cruise that'll change the way you see the capital forever. It's definitely a case of more speed, more style and more sights!
This Ultimate London Adventure is the best-selling Thames speedboat tour. You'll take in all the incredible sights from Big Ben to Tower Bridge during your 50-minute experience, setting off from the London Eye pier at the heart of the South Bank.
Your highly skilled skipper and your guide (handpicked from the world of stand-up and TV) will be onboard to entertain you for the duration. They've got all the stories, anecdotes, jokes and golden nuggets of info you never got to learn in history lessons at school.
And when you're not hearing tales about London, you can listen to the medley of tunes blasting out of the RIB's cutting-edge sound system. There'll be some classics you're bound to want to throw your hands up in the air and sing along to, as you twist and turn around Docklands at speed.
Combining the most experienced skippers and the funniest guides, book your London speedboat experience online now for the most fun trip out on the River Thames.
When Is It Available
- All bookings are subject to availability and guests should book at least two weeks in advance, especially in peak season
- Operating 7 days a week (November - February Thursday's - Sunday's only)
- Experiences do not run the 24th, 25th December
Location
- Depart from London Eye Millennium Pier
Suitable For
- There are no age or weight restrictions
- Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult
- Participants will need to be able to climb onboard and sit on an individual seat for the duration of the trip
- All boats can experience unpredictable movements that can aggravate existing medical conditions
- Not suitable for passengers with heart problems, current or historical neck or back problems
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
- Whilst Thames Rockets are unable to take wheelchairs actually on-board, guests can travel with their carers assistance to board the vessel and down steps into the seating area. Guests must be able to sit unaided once onboard
- Child tickets are valid for aged 14 and under
- Adult tickets are valid for ages 15 +
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to watch the speedboat depart/arrive
Anything Else
- The Speedboat Experiences can accommodate people with some disabilities the boat has been approved by SCOPE UK and there are specially designed stability rails on board
- You are advised to wear sensible clothing bearing in mind it is usually cooler out on the river. Flat soled shoes are recommended
- Trip Advisor #1 Attraction in London
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
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