High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
Overview
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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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
London Eye
Step on board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other!
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.
What‘s Included
Lifejacket
Expert guide
Professional skipper
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Options
Off Peak
Peak
Reviews
4,058 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A well recommended experience
BradA1983,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well what can I say what an experience from start to finish from arriving at the floating Harbour and having conversations with the young lady that gave us our life jackets coats etc to having a great laugh on the speed boat itself great conversation and fun by the whole team. Well recommend not many people can say they've gone under Tower Bridge in a speedboat
Special Birthday trip
83harrietg,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for a great experience, I booked direct after emails to choose which experience would be best to celebrate my 40th birthday with family and friends. We booked the full boat to make the experience extra special. Jack and AJ were our captains and did a great job the highlight was singing happy birthday going under Tower Bridge!
Such a fun experience! Highly recommend.
496tarynl,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Let’s give Ed 5 stars!! He was amazing - Freddie (6) We had the best ride on Thames Rockets. Charlene was a great skipper and Ed was a very entertaining guide. We learnt so much from him about the sights on the way and the whole trip was so much fun. Can’t wait to do it again!
Fantastic
768byronw,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic!!! This is the 2nd tour we've done with Thames Rockets, the 1st being the Sunset tour which was an amazing experience and highly recommended. The Break the Barrier tour was fantastic and we had a brilliant time. Both tours have been without the kids but now they're both old enough we've booked a 3rd tour. We can't recommended Thames Rockets enough, the staff are amazing ans the tours are fantastic.
Excellent
Love2travell88,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent from start to finish Our guide had great humour and very knowledgeable regarding the sites. (I can’t remember our guides name but he it on the photos I’ve attached) Definitely recommend
Random fun with a great friend
Fiona F,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant ride on a very windy day. Lots of laughter and singing along. Thank you Ed and Tom for a great experience
Best fun in London
F980HLroberts,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was unbelievable a lot better then excepted could not have been more fun would do again a lots of high speed turns and a lot of fun. Max and AJ were excellent driver and guide
Fun Fun Fun
Deborah M,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun experience. Great crew. Well organized. I always felt safe. Beautiful views from the river & a little excitement.
Rock ‘n’ roll
daves624,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good fun. It was a chill and a thrill rolled into one. AJ and Imogen I think sorry if I got the names wrong we’re both great. X wicked having the music blasting as well. Thank you rockets. X
Fun fun fun
Deb8731,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots of fun, very well run. Great staff
From £69.95
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