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
Peak
Off Peak
Reviews
4,061 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous experience
janemZ2651PL,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stacey our tour guide was absolutely brilliant. She was fun and knowledgeable and made the boat trip even more enjoyable than we anticipated. Our skipper AJ handled the boat with apparent ease and made such high speeds a thrilling ride!
The Ultimate Thames Speed boat
ronsM804MZ,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely well worth the money! Fast and knowledgeable crew 👍
Do this now its really brilliant
Barry M,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00FAAANTTAASSTIICCC. Made even more enjoyable by Jacks banter and Johns high speed exhilirating swering up the Thames. ITS A MUST DO
Exhilarating Thames Speed Boat experience.
avril z,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely exhilarating speed boat trip on The Thames. This was my second time on this trip,the last time was January 2022 and again didnt fail to thrill!!! Ben and Rocky were our skipper and guide. The commentary from Ben was very informative and humerous. Ricky's twists and turns only made the experience fantastic. The boat can come down hard on the water so if you have back or neck problems or queazy this may not be for you. I have slight problems and felt sore later on and the next day as if someone had given me birthday bumps on my back. However, I would definitely do this again despite this.
Fantastic
Go34921608248,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience! The weather was very changeable, but Sofia provided us with thick coats, ponchos and goggles to protect us from the rain. We had such a good time - Sofia was lovely and very informative, and Tommy did a great job of driving the boat. Highly recommend it!
Awesome!
226deborahc,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was an awesome river trip - we loved every minute of it. The crew were delightful, and the boat ride was magnificent!
10/10 would boat again
A3638ANlukew,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. My daughter was smiling ear to ear the entire time. Our guide Jack was really helpful and answered loads of questions! Highly recommend for anyone travelling to London
Will definitely make your day!
ghamdibn,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did it again today, after the first time two years ago. A top experience and it is again one of the London trip highlights. London from the river is stunning. An experience full of adrenaline from speeding and drifting. Staff are amazing with funny comments and stories. Thanks Max, Charlie and the whole staff who welcomed us at the pier.
Informative and amazing fun !
U1403ASchrise,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent , thrilling and informative and fun!
Amazing… seriously!
T1622QGanneb,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We contacted the company and spoke to a lovely gentleman who was quick and efficient at getting us booked onto a tour. We arrived at the tour and Sophie was welcoming and gave us all the information we needed and kitted us out in lifejackets. Stacey (guide) and AJ (skipper) were fabulous. Stacey was such good fun and made the whole trip hilarious and so informative at the same time… and I can actually remember what she told us about the various sights along the Thames and their history. When AJ put his foot down, so to speak, the tunes started… everything from James Bond to Queen, the Baywatch theme tune, ABBA, The Jam and even a blast from Celine Dion… her heart will go on you know!!! We giggled from start to finish on a very special birthday trip. Memories made forever! Thank you so much!
From £69.95
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