A RIB tour of London offers an exhilarating, new way to see London from the River Thames. Voted one of the top five things to do in London, this tour on a Rigid Inflatable Boat allows you to explore the landmarks of London at speed and with great manoeuvrability.
This purpose built, twin engined, 12 seater Rigid Inflatable Boat has been specially designed to be safe, comfortable, quiet and very fast so you can cover large distances whilst getting a real 'feel' of the Thames. Your experienced skipper and guide will provide you with a wealth of information that will intrigue and entertain.
Shorter than the Thames barrier cruise, this Canary Wharf Sightseeing cruise visits points of interest from the Houses of Parliament to Canary Wharf including the London Eye, Somerset House, OXO Tower, Globe Theatre, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge.
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The sightseeing cruise goes from the London Eye to Canary Wharf and back lasting approximately 50 minutes. Life jackets are provided. In windy or rainy conditions waterproof sailing jackets, trousers and goggles are also available. The RIB can accommodate up to 12 people. There is a minimum order of two people for this Special Offer rate.
The cruises operate 7 days a week from April to October then Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from November to March. Cruises usually run between 11.00am and 4.00pm Exclusive charters are available on selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year the tour will follow the same format as the Thames Cruise lasting approximately 50 minutes. There are usually two RIBs in operation at any time.
All cruises depart from Waterloo Millennium Pier located underneath the London Eye.
There are no age or weight restrictions, however under 16's must be accompanied by an adult whilst on board, 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. The experiences are unsuitable for expectant mothers at any stage of pregnancy. You are advised to wear sensible clothing bearing in mind it is usually cooler out on the river. Flat soled shoes are recommended.
Spectators are welcome to watch the RIB depart/arrive. The cruises can accommodate people with disabilities. The boat has been approved by the SCOPE charity and there is an induction loop and specially designed stability rails on board. Smaller life jackets are available for children.