High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
Overview
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50 minutes
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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
Peak
Off Peak
Reviews
4,037 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience, I would highly recommend!
L1965KBangied,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, really fun speed boat trip. Our guide managed to pack in lots of fun and interesting facts about the sights we saw and he was very funny (Jack I think?) Surprisingly fast ride which was great, we loved it
I would do this again and again
onsayah,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was soooo much fun. I will never come to London and not do this again. When people ask what are highlight were this was one of them. All three of us had so much fun. I would do this over the Uber boat any day. Our guide was so nice and our captain was great. Please do it.
Family thrills whilst taking in the sights!!
U7118LAnatalieh,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visited London with our children (teenagers) for a long weekend over the easter hols. Had hummed and hawed about whether we should do this and I can honestly say it was the best thing we did during our stay and we did a lot!!! We were very lucky with the weather so it was a nice day. Our time slot was fully booked and we were greeted on the pier(right next to the London Eye) by some of the Thames Rockets team. All of whom were lovely. On board we had Stacey as our guide. What a hoot! She was absolutely brilliant. Then skipper wise we had Mike and Jonny. The trip was 50 mins and was fantastic from start to finish. For the first half we had Stacey showing us the sights with some brilliant commentary (she's hilarious!} and then once past the Thames River Police Station, the river speed limit increased, the tunes were pumped up and our skipper's slammed down the throttle and we were flying through the water at top speeds!! The kids LOVED it as did we, and believe me - teenagers can be hard to please. Can't recommend this enough! We saw so many sights, things you would never see unless in the river and then the thrills to go with it! Thames Rockets is a must! Please make sure you do this! We would certainly do this again! :-)
Excellent - do it !!
510shaunr,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent fun. Well organised. Staff were great. I felt like 007 !!!
Really fun
ym673,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so fun, the time flew by way too fast! I could happily have spent another hour on the boat. Before going I was worried it might be uncomfortable or wet but it was neither. Very comfortable padded seats and the ride was the perfect balance between excitement and comfort. Tour guide also was a nice guy whose patter was informative without being annoying. He was very funny too. If any part of you wants to ride around on the Thames in a speedboat, I recommend you do it with these guys. Tip - I was glad I took gloves and sunglasses, it gets windy at top speed!
Extremely Thrilling
yusufh960,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The people that were there were super nice. The ride was so fun! The boat went from side to side. Specifically, Jack was really funny on the boat with many comments about our views. Bill was the guy who was driving the boat and damn, he has no intention of going slower, he made sure we had the best time. 100% coming back here soon! You gotta try this place this place out!! Also, I wouldn't take too long making sure your hair is perfect...
Definitely a Must
samanthalZ1561IF,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia was our guide and she was awesome and super engaging. The speed boat was so fun and a definite highlight for the trip!
Amazing experience
Z980PRsophiea,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my 13 year old son for the experience from London Eye pier, it was absolutely brilliant, our tour guide Ed was such a lovely guy, he made the everyone on the boat laugh and told us interesting facts regarding our bridges and landmarks along the Thames. They played the right music at the right moments when the speed, twists and turns were happening. I paid an amazing price, definitely worth the money, I will definitely go again
16th birthday treat
995kimberleyr,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time doing this experience! Was a treat for my daughters 16th Weather didn’t play ball but had an amazing time nonetheless!
Brilliant way to sightsee by the Thames
Chris S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun and a unique way to see many of London’s iconic landmarks. Our guide Ed was excellent, kept us amused and well informed about the history alongside the Thames
From £69.95
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