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Thames River High-Speed Cruise: London Sights
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570 Ratings
Greater London
Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie on a 45-minute high-speed cruise on the Thames River in London. Zoom past top attractions and learn about the city’s history. Limited to 12 people.
Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie on a 45-minute high-speed cruise on the Thames River in London. Zoom past top attractions and learn about the city’s history. Limited to 12 people.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - The only structure in London today since the Great Fire of 1666 permitted by law to have a thatched roof.
- Thames River - The onboard comedian guide will ensure you are fully prepared for this top-rated experience. Feel the engines roar as you depart from St Katharine Pier and enter the high-speed zone.
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- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - The only structure in London today since the Great Fire of 1666 permitted by law to have a thatched roof.
- Thames River - The onboard comedian guide will ensure you are fully prepared for this top-rated experience. Feel the engines roar as you depart from St Katharine Pier and enter the high-speed zone.
- Tower Bridge - Capture plenty of photos as you view Tower Bridge from a fresh perspective. Whether it’s a birthday, celebration, or just a fun day out, unforgettable memories are guaranteed.
- Canary Wharf - Suddenly, the 630hp engines accelerate to full speed. Hold on tight as you are propelled at 30 knots (equivalent to 35mph) down the world’s most famous waterway!
- Cutty Sark - Prepare to twist and turn, cheering with excitement as we head east. Enjoy the sights along the way from Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf, Greenwich, and beyond.
- Greenwich - A brief stop at Greenwich to catch your breath. Delight in learning about this historic site with the stunning backdrop of the Old Royal Naval College. A quick chance to fix your hair… before it’s time to take off again.
- The Georgian Squares of London - Bounce across the wake in this adrenaline-pumping adventure. A custom soundtrack will have you singing along with tunes from the modern day back to the 1950s - there’s truly something for everyone.
- The Thames Barrier Information Centre - Marvel at the impressive Thames Flood Barrier. Take a moment to breathe as your guide explains the intricacies of this modern engineering marvel. Don’t get too comfortable though - it’s time to turn around and fly back non-stop!
What's Included
- Professional skipper
- Guide
- Lifejacket
- Professional skipper
- Guide
- Lifejacket
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embrace your adventurous spirit with a 45-minute rapid ride on the Thames River in London. Hop on your state-of-the-art RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) with a knowledgeable captain and guide, and get ready for the rush as you dart through the heart of England at speeds reaching up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Whizz by top landmarks in London like the Tower…
Embrace your adventurous spirit with a 45-minute rapid ride on the Thames River in London. Hop on your state-of-the-art RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) with a knowledgeable captain and guide, and get ready for the rush as you dart through the heart of England at speeds reaching up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Whizz by top landmarks in London like the Tower Bridge, The O2 arena and Canary Wharf, while your guide regales you with engaging tales of the city’s past. An intimate experience with a maximum group size of 12 people.
- Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 10 years
- All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
Location
Bankside Pier
Bankside
Departure Point: Bankside Pier, Central London, SE1 9DT
Directions: The pier is situated close to Southwark Bridge on the south side of the river.
Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(570 Ratings)
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G5941iimadeleines
Jan 18, 2026
Smiling from ear to ear from start to finish - AMAZING. My sister and I went with our dad for his birthday and we were smiling from ear to ear from start to finish. Stacey and Charlene were INCREDIBLE and SO much fun. A huge huge thank you and will definitely be back!
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124vincianed
Sep 20, 2025
Great experience - We booked this activity because it was described as fun for teenagers. We had a really good time, and it was also very enjoyable for the adults.
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Craigsf8688lx
Sep 9, 2025
A must do trip when in London - My wife and I are on holiday from Inverness. We had a fantastic trip tonight with great commentary from James. Informative and witty made all the difference
I can thoroughly recommend anyone to do this as a must trip when visiting London
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Maxdog0
Aug 26, 2025
Thrilling, fun and informative - We had a fun time this evening. Friendly and professional staff. Geoff and AJ gave us a great experience. I could have stayed on board all day! Fun facts about the sights of London and views you don't often get to see and then speeding twisting and turning to fun sound track. Our sons 12 and 17 had a great time. Would recommend.
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Mark
Aug 24, 2025
A Must Do!!!!! - What can I say … wow!
For what you get it is worth every penny (and that’s from a tight Cumbrian). The kids 10, 13 and 14 loved it so much they asked to cancel our remaining activities so they could do it again. The speed section was so exciting for adults and children. The team, Rocky and John were friendly, professional and we learned a lot of facts about London and also how tight we can grip a handrail! - if you are thinking about this trip please do it….it is absolutely brilliant from start to finish. 100% recommended
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Soloadventurer101
Aug 21, 2025
Speedboat tour - Lotta and Simon nailed it! Would highly recommend for any businesses or tourist. Great tunes, great info, book it in now!
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Adamoethomas
Aug 9, 2025
Great way to see London by river with some high speed action - We went on the 80 mins boat trip to the Thames Barrage and back.
We had an informative and fun commentary from Ross along the Thames in central London, followed by some high speed, action packed boat driving by Alex to the barrage and back.
Having already done most touristy things in London over the years it was definitely a fun alternative activity.
It’s not the cheapest boat trip, however it was worth the money.
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Helen
Jul 25, 2025
Exhilarating high speed ride - A brilliant experience. Well done to Jack & John for a fast exhilarating ride and commentary. Definitely worth doing!!
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Sharonwd35xo
Jun 29, 2025
Thrilling and fun - Best thing we have done this month! Absolutely loved it and have been recommending to everyone.
All the staff were informative and friendly but special shout out to the two Simon’s who really made this memorable 🙂🙂
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Koen
Jul 30, 2025
Not as good as Thames tigers - 3 years ago I did a speedboat tour boat tour with Thames tigers departing from tower bridge and it was excellent. Unfortunately this time Thames rockets was not as good. The boat was much bigger, often slowed down and did not go to 02 arena. So I would definitely recommend to go with Thames tigers instead
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