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
4,021 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unexpected Highlight
samhU8470ZI,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the speedboat far more than we expected to, it ended up being one of our favourite parts of our trip! Stacey was a fantastic guide, really funny and chatty, very knowledgeable about the sights. Unfortunately can't remember the name of the driver, but he was brilliant too, felt very high speed and super bumpy right at the front - be prepared to hold on tight! My only slight criticism is that the price is a little high for the amount of time (50~ Mins) but that's expected of London prices. We would still highly recommend it and pay the price again.
Great experience from start to finish
ellamC7965JM,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and a great way to see London. Bill and AJ were amazing, very professional, great conversation and engaged everyone in funny facts about London! Would highly recommend and will definitely do it again.
Great fun !
emma030813,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max and Bill were great host , lots of interesting fact . Really enjoyed the trip , my son loved it too ! Highly recommended !
Fabulous, fun and inclusive!
Welshjetset,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most brilliant fun with Thames Rockets today. I went with my 6 year old Autistic son. All of the staff we encountered from start to finish couldn’t do enough to accommodate my son and as a result we both had a brilliant time. Special thanks to Stacey for looking after us on board and Alex the driver for throwing us round, scaring me s&*tless but keeping us safe! Pier staff were brilliant too. Cant wait to come back.
Shamazing !!!
C942SZrichw,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time onboard with Sofia and skipper AJ. Sofia knew so much but made it so enjoyable and both of us laughed away. AJ definitely knows how to handle that boat 1st class. 50 mins flew by and was such a good atmosphere
Fun way to see the sights!
Sara S,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really fun way to end our afternoon in London. The kids loved it and it was a nice and different way to sight see!
So much fun!
sarahisfab,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this experience a couple of weeks ago with family and it was such good fun. I was a little nervous but you soon get use to the speed. I love the music that plays along while flying down the Thames!
Faster than we expected!!
IslaMcG,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shout out to Jack our guide and AJ our skipper - we had a fantastic time. The facts around London were funny, but we had no idea what was about to happen on the other side of Tower Bridge - this thing goes FAST, REALLY FAST!! The music was thumping and the whole thing was Adrenalin fuelled. My 9 year old struggled a bit though - possibly too fast for him…..the 14 year old hasn’t stopped raving about it though!
Great trip for all ages.
sn-jm,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Stacey and Matt were so helpful and professional. Stacey is an excellent tour guide, very funny and genuine. Also the chap who did the safety briefing and fitted our life jackets was also very professional and kind (sorry I didn't catch you name) We will recommend the Thames rocket to all our family and friends. Thanks for a great trip 😀👍
Great fun
749mrmj,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fantastic experience. Bill the skipper made it a really fun ride. Definitely going again.
From £69.95
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