High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
Overview
Available languages
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
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.
Options
Off Peak
Peak
What‘s Included
Lifejacket
Expert guide
Professional skipper
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun
210jo12,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best sight seeing experience! Perfect for all ages
Fun on the river
Tania K,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was incredible! Ed in particular had such a great vibe and was funny, knowledgeable, and put our trepidatious daughter right at ease about the speed. Both kids —and us too—had an absolute blast and my six-year-old declared it the most fun thing she has ever done. Everyone in my family immediately requested to try to do this activity at least one more time before we leave London. Highly highly recommended!
Brilliant great fun blast down the river!
Wanderer590182,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a birthday present for my husband. Our driver was Max and our guide was Rocky. Max blasted us down the river so fast it was so much fun, more like a rollercoaster ride. we were laughing all the way! Rocky’s tour was knowledgeable pointing out historical sights and hidden secrets along the river it was highly entertaining throughout. Best way to see London on a hot and steamy summers day - thoroughly recommend this trip!
Great fun!
Angie M,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a blast with Max and Rocky! We got to see the city from the water and got to go fast! The kids loved it! We loved it! Smiles all around.
5/5
E5545GTalie,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such great fun. Bill and mark made it an excellent experience. Would do again next time I visit!
Great experience
Cruiser62967907112,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Friendly staff, and Max and Bill were great. Funny dialogue and excellent conversation. Would definitely recommend and will be back to do it again as soon as we can.
Exciting and fun
Drc80,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geoff and Ben were our guides and did an excellent job to entertain and amuse. The ride was exciting but smooth.
Just superb fun
jonathanmQ5818MO,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant fun trip suitable for adults and children! All the team were really friendly both onshore and on the boat. Especially the 2 Bens who were the crew on our trip. Ben the driver delivered a thrilling high speed section once we passed Tower Bridge and Ben the first mate has a great personality and was really informative and humorous during the speed limited sections, as well as knowledgeably answering any questions.We all thoroughly enjoyed the nearly hour long trip and would recommend highly to anyone fancying a trip on the Thames with a difference!
Fantastic experience, great guides
588leighk,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely Fantastic, Brilliant guides in Jack, Stacey and Charlene ...made it fun for the whole family and the music was great. Honestly such a good experience ... 💯 be returning 10/10 ...
A real thrill and hugely enjoyable
JeremyMichael1234567,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really fun experience. Both Ben and Ben helped create a high-beat atmosphere and the combination of sightseeing and speed-boat thrills made for a hugely enjoyable afternoon. We all came off the boat buzzing and smiling! Highly recommended.
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