Private Tour
Your Own Boat!
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
You will have exclusive use of one of our high-speed boast for up to 12 passengers.
We love what we do.
In 2021 we were voted "#1 Best of the Best - Top Thing to do in London" by Trip Advisor.
Travel at High-Speed on the biggest speedboats on the Thames for over 10 miles, with an unrestricted forward view of our great city.
We offset all our carbon emissions at our own cost.
We offer a full refund, if trips are cancelled with 24 hours notice.
We'll head off down river at 35mph (56kph), blasting through historic Wapping, past Canary Wharf and the Cutty Sark at Greenwich. We'll do a high speed turn at the O2 Arena and head back to Tower, all accompanied by great music. Then we'll slow down for a complimentary drink and a cruise up to Blackfriars and back with a tour guide. You'll spend 45 minutes on the river, that you'll never forget! Our skipper and guide are highly experienced and very friendly and welcoming.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Automatic lifejackets and waterproof clothing
Drinks (beer and soft drinks)
What To Expect
Thames River
We will see many of London's iconic sights from the river: Tate Modern; St Paul's Catherdral; Millennium Bridge; Golden Hinde; London Bridge; HMS Belfast; Tower of London; Tower Bridge; Historic Wapping; Canary Wharf; Greenwich and the Citty Sark; O2 Arena.
Options
Your Own Boat!
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun 😊
djladyh21,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I took our 3 children who are 9,10 & 12 years old. We absolutely loved it! You get told some history about london and the views are amazing! Great fun the kids loved it. Thank you for a great memory 😊
Make a lifetime memory!
KB S,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Exhilarating and unique, highly memorable way to see London’s river based sights. Crew were super friendly and fun. Starts at Tower Bridge, first East at high speed to O2, and then slow west up to about the Tate. It does NOT go past Westminster etc which was our only minor disappointment but probably not allowed for security reasons?! We had fun. The seats are very comfortable and have suspension so you don’t hurt your back!
Amazing Day Out
Nadine A,
Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Experience! Tour guides were fantastic. With had both adults and children in our group and everyone had a Fantastic time.
Amazing Birthday Party!
Icecharm,
Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chartered a boat for our son’s 13th Birthday party with a mix of family and friends! Everyone had the most amazing time. Thames tigers is run by a fantastic husband and wife team who are so friendly. We had drinks on the boat and lots of photos taken too. Simply brilliant and would not hesitate to do this again. Thank you for helping to make it the “Best Birthday Ever!” ❤️
3 words….. would highly recommend !
loulou2020xxxx,
Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic service with a VIP feel, I booked a private speedboat for sunset and it did not disappoint! David and Debbie were fantastic! Our safety was their number 1 focus but to have fun was the main priority, seeing Tower of London at sunset was worth every penny! We learnt some fantastic facts about London that as a Londoner I didn’t even know! Great experience racing past canary walk.. Would highly recommend
Fantastic fun! Great way to see London from the water
MattHuston96,
Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time yesterday hiring out the boat for my birthday with friends. Debbie and Dave couldn’t have been more accommodating, welcoming and made every allowance to give us a great experience. It was a unique, high energy, scenic ride we all enjoyed and I would recommend Tiger Thames to anyone looking for such a thrill seeking experience!
Fast boat from Tower Bridge to Greenwich and back - superb!
MarkoVan020,
Jun 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Debbie and David did a fantastic job of making sure we left on time and that we were completely comfortable throughout. We did a great trip from Tower Bridge to Greenwich and back, going nice and fast! Debbie had great local knowledge and David was always paying attention to other traffic on the river. They took some great photos for us and treated us to beers on the way back. I would recommend this company to anyone considering a boat trip on the Thames.
A fantastic experience with excellent hospitality and warmth
benbA8471GP,
Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On Saturday 10th June 2023, I had my stag do. The day's agenda was all kept a secret from me until I arrived at the pontoon by Tower Bridge. My friends were all waiting there for me. Surprise! Thames Tigers! A private speed boat, hired for around an hour, with all my friends in it, charging down the Thames with James Bond theme tunes playing! It was a fantastic experience that I would thoroughly recommend. I would also like to thank Debbie and Dave, of Thames Tigers, for being so welcoming and helpful. Excellent photos were taken both on the jetty and in the boat. We also received a very interesting talk about the history of the city during some calmer parts of the trip. At the end of the trip we were given a nice, cold beer. It was a fantastic start to a very happy day. Thank you and well done 👍🏻
Amazing experience!
Daveh1291,
Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with a group of friends for a 50th birthday treat. Hosts were great and the drink at the end was a nice touch. Highly recommend this experience, don’t hesitate to book.
Standout highlight of things to do in London (and that’s coming from a born and bred Londoner!!!)
Voyager39879337067,
Apr 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00THE most fun, exciting thing we have done in London in years.....and we are Londoners with lots of family abroad who regularly come to visit so we know our way around the London tourist trail.....but the experience with Thames Tigers and Debbie and Dave is something else. We booked a private ride for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) as a special treat on the Easter weekend, and absolutely loved it (already looking for excuses to go back again for what we call our "James Bond speedboat" adventure). Dave (a former head firefighter) and his wife Debbie run the business so from the very beginning, when you call to ask questions before booking, to the warm welcome you get when you arrive on the day, how they look after you really makes a mark. They are also very hot on safety, and use the top equipment (their seats are the best in the industry) so as a parent they tick all the important boxes. The adventure begins with a high speed ride up the Thames to Greenwich and the O2 and back (the high speed turn is exhilarating) and then you have a more leisurely trip up the other side of the Thames to take in all the sights (it doesn't get better than going under Tower Bridge on a bright sunny day). We can't recommend this highly enough, it's now our number 1 thing to do in London and with the loveliest of couples at the helm.
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