High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
- 50 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Combine London sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Board your modern speedboat and soak up the unparalleled views of top city attractions including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Learn about the city’s history from your entertaining guide, and then feel your adrenaline rush as your skipper pulls back the throttle and you rocket along the Thames River at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifejacket
- Expert guide
- Professional skipper
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Step on board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other!
Take to the river 21st century style - with just 12 passengers on board this is an up close and personal experience form start to finish.
Your on board guide will be your ally on this great adventure regaling you with tales of London's history.
See the sights from the comfort of a small group tour on a high spec vehicle!
Our vessels are small and manoeuvrable meaning you will get closer than on any other boat tour.
See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as you sail along the iconic river.
Spot famous landmarks around the city whilst on-board and don't forget to capture some great photos.
See the tallest building in London and hold on tight before you blast up to 30 knots.
Whoop and cheer as you bounce across the wake. This is sightseeing like no other!
Our comic guides will share some interesting facts with you whilst you sail past many famous landmarks.
Zoom up to 30 knots (35mph) around Canary Wharf and the Docklands.
Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, it is now a floating Royal Naval Museum.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The London Eye Pier is located directly underneath the London Eye, the ‘Boat ticket sales and entrance’ is on the right hand-side. Please do not queue at the ticket office as you have already pre-booked tickets, head straight down onto the floating pontoon towards Boarding Gate One.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Thames Rockets
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
- We 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, they must be able to sit unaided onboard.
- Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 6 months
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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