High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

Overview

Available languages

English

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!

Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lifejacket

Expert guide

Professional skipper

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Options

Off Peak

Peak

Reviews

4.96

3,952 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3859

Good fun - rocketing up the Thames
metropolemetropole,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It takes a while to get started. First the slow journey to Tower Bridge. And then another wait to get past a police station. But when the engines come on it’s great fun. Racing past Canary Wharf. The trip would be even better if there was a destination rather than an impromptu u-turn. But the brilliant guide made up for this with an irreverent commentary on the sights of London. A fun way to see the Thames differently
A great fun way to see some of London's landmarks.
Traveler09784916872,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience. Can't recommend this enough. Only a shame you can't go high speed for the complete trip. Curse those rules and regulations! Very friendly and knowledgeable crew.
Zoom zoom
Samlouise123,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a brilliant trip up and down the river Thames with Jay and Charlene the music was great. The boat was fast we had the best time
Great activity. Our group loved it.
Jeff T,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The operators are extremely friendly and affable. My college age twins and I enjoyed this activity greatly.
Thames rockets is a must!
vikka-nikka,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow what a treat this was. So much fun, the girls loved it. Shout out to Stacey the guide and Thomas the skipper. Stacey thanks for the amusing facts! Thomas thanks for the white knuckle ride. It was brilliant. We will be back!!!
Fabulous experience
Judy B,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were a party of 4 and we all had a fantastic experience, fabulous staff and we enjoyed it all, especially the commentary along the way.
Fast and friendly service
J9414FHelainef,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John, Joey , and Jack brilliant service. we had the best time every me and my team. Once of the best experience every, and thank you Gemma for arrange it. Amazing service.
Best experience in London
C7121VIfionat,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish! Ed and Tom were really friendly, Ed gave a great commentary and our safety talk and Tom was an amazing skipper! One of the best activities in London. Loved every minute!
Top fun to have in London
88bridgetc,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alex was the pilot of our vessel top job took us all on a absolute blast it was brilliant fun all ages were on board everything was perfect the host was a lovely funny young lady called lottie she looked after us on the boat & gives u some very interesting facts about the Thames & london a little history lesson as your going along guys this trip was worth every single penny the staff are great the boat trip at top speeds was exciting the views are stunning go on book it you will not regret it imm booking again !!!
Great
Philcornis4,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant trip, an exciting boat journey enhanced by a fabulous crew who were entertaining informative and really went the extra mile to make it a good experience.