Exhilarating RIB tour of London. Experience new ways to see London from the River Thames as never before. 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.

As you can whizz around on the water, this Thames Sightseeing cruise visits points of interest from the Houses of Parliament to the Thames Barrier including, the London Eye, Somerset House, OXO Tower, Globe Theatre, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. This RIB experience is just one of a range of activity gift vouchers from IntotheBlue and we also offer a shorter 50min Canary Wharf Tour in the same RIB boat.

This cruise goes from the London Eye to the Thames Barrier and back, lasting approximately 80 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.


Thames Barrier Cruises are available on selected weekends throughout the year with a 0930 start time and there are usually two RIBs in operation at any time.


All cruises depart from underneath the London Eye.


There are no age or weight restrictions, however, 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 footwear is 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.