High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 6 months

All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details

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.

Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Lifejacket

Expert guide

Professional skipper

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Food and drinks

What To Expect

London Eye

Step on board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other!

Admission Not Applicable

Thames River

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Peak

Off Peak

Reviews

4.96

3,936 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3844

Great Experience
sjmc502022,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bought this as a birthday experience for my son. We both had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this to anyone. Staff were super helpful from start to end and informative whilst cruising back to the base. Found it value for money and most importantly great fun.
Thoroughly loved it!
J1194WYvictoriah,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this for my daughter's 14th birthday as she is a thrill seeker and thought this would be something a bit different. The staff Sophie, Jack and Simon were very friendly, professional and helpful. Me and my daughter thoroughly loved the experience made even better with the great music and would 100% recommend. We will definately be returning with friends and family.
fantastic
teaganh91,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
super friendly, chatty and a good laugh. Would 100% recommend. Perfect for all ages really especially if you or your child is into thrill and fun!
Fun for all the family
cpotts2021,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of 4 (including a 12 and 6 yr old) loved this experience - this was despite the terrible weather, which should tell you how good it is. Our crew (Geoff and Bill) did a fantastic job to make it really memorable, with Geoff being great with my 2 boys. This is definitely a different way to see the sites with a great soundtrack once you get up to speed. Would highly recommend.
High-speed family sieve
Sunshine36494094301,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience on the Thames, very friendly, comical and professional staff. Very good Mood on board, nice sensations at high speed. We highly recommend for a 50min ride.
Awesome!
Markiehog,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went with my grandson Logan on his birthday, we were met by a young lady from Leeds who was very engaging and pleasant. We chatted away and were then given our comprehensive safety brief . We boarded our boat helped by James and AJ and received another safety brief then set off down the Thames, AJ can drive! After the police river station he opened it up and we experienced an exhilarating trip! When we returned to Tower Bridge James gave a fun and informative narrative on the sights as we passed down the Thames. Totally recommend this for anyone who what’s some thrills on the Thames.
Teenagers thoroughly enjoyed this family experience
O8959IVannac,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time - Stacey our guide was funny and made the experience extra enjoyable, along with the eclectic and feel-good sound track. The actual speeding part of the experience was longer than expected and exhilarating - our two teenage boys thoroughly enjoyed it and it made our family day out. Highly recommend!
Luck it didn’t rain!
Camper57102137228,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see the sites of London. We took family from Mexico first time in London and first time on a Rib. They loved it. Very comfortable seats unlike other Ribs we’ve been in. Small boat, think it had 4 rows. The 50 mins went so fast. Great fun.
Highly recommend this trip
Newoldmaid,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant, we loved it! We went at 5pm so got a good mix of daylight and everything lit up. We would highly recommend the trip, we took our ten year old who said it was fantastic. Stacey the guide was lovely and she tried really hard to make the tour fun which we appreciated xx
Fast Family Fun on The Thames.
Adrian K,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic! Great experience would highly recommend! Billy our pilot & Sofia our guide were brilliant! And whoa does it go fast…!! Superb! 👍