Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie on a 45-minute high-speed cruise on the Thames River in London. Board your modern RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) with an expert skipper and guide, and feel the thrill as you speed through the British capital at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Zoom past top London attractions including Tower Bridge, The O2 arena and Canary Wharf, and learn about the city's history from your guide’s entertaining commentary. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.
In demand: 10 of the next 26 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
The only building in London today since the Great Fire of 1666 that is allowed by law a thatch roof in its construction.
Your on board comedian guide will make sure you are fully prepped and ready for this #1 experience. Feel the engines roar as you glide away from St Katharine Pier and straight into the high-speed zone.
There's plenty of photo opportunities as you see Tower Bridge from a whole new perspective. Whether it's a birthday, celebration or just a great day out you are guaranteed to make memories.
Suddenly the 630hp engines kick in to full throttle. Hold on tight as we propel you at 30 knots (that's 35mph!) down the most famous waterway in the world!
Get ready to twist and turn, whooping and cheering as we head east. Catch the sights along the way from Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf, Greenwich and beyond.
A quick stop at Greenwich to catch your breath. Enjoy hearing about this historic site with the beautiful backdrop of the Old Royal Naval College. A quick opportunity to adjust the hair... before it's time to take off again.
Bounce across the wake in this adrenaline fuelled adventure. A bespoke soundtrack will have you singing all the way with tunes from the modern day back to the 1950's - there really is something for everyone.
Take in the sight of the incredible Thames Flood Barrier. Pause for breath as your guide explains the details behind this feat of modern engineering. Don't get too comfy though - because it's time to turn around and fly all the way back non-stop!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London lasts about 45 min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $87 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 10–14 pay from $74, adults from $87.
It can: 10 of the next 26 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 10 years
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Ginger Jack and Skipper Ben were fantastic. Loved the speed and turns on the way out, while Ginger Jack entertained us with amusing London history on the way back. Strongly recommend!
Thanks so much for the lovely review! We’re delighted Ginger Jack and Ben helped make your trip such a great experience. We’d love to welcome you back onboard again soon!
Had an amazing experience for my grandsons birthday. The guides were brilliant big shout out to Geff and Aj you didn’t kill Kenny lol
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re delighted you had such a great time celebrating your grandson’s birthday with Geoff and AJ. We’re glad Kenny made it through! We hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Brilliant RIB tour on the Thames with my teenage son. Fun, informative and thrilling!
Thank you for the brilliant review! We’re so pleased to hear you and your son had such a fun and thrilling experience. We hope to welcome you back onboard again soon!
What a fantastic experience! Booked for my 10yr olds birthday. It was smooth sailing (no pun intended) all the way, from check-in to finish. A massive thanks to our tour guide Rocky, and skipper Tom. It was interesting to hear facts about London on the river - Rocky was fun and engaging and then it was Tom's turn to ramp it up a notch at which point the boat took off for 20 mins of speed with music blasting. It was such good fun and I'm looking forward to trying the Rebel ride next time.
Thank you for the brilliant review! We’re so pleased to hear Rocky and Tom made your 10-year-old’s birthday such a fun experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to try Rocket Rebel next time!
Amelia/ charlotte and charlene were phenomenal
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad Amelia, Charlotte and Charlene made your experience so enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Very friendly staff on board, Ben and Rocky
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad Ben and Rocky made you feel so welcome onboard. We hope to see you back for another ride soon!
My grandson said we travelled at a million miles an hour and rated it 1000 out of 100. It is a lot of fun. Thanks to Joey and Alex
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so glad your grandson had such a fun time onboard with Joey and Alex. A 1000/100 rating is certainly a score we'll take! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them. We hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Absolutely thrilling! Even more fun than we expected. Did the tour with my 11y old, he was squealing in delight the whole time. I would highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear the trip exceeded your expectations, and it's brilliant that your son had so much fun. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
An amazing high speed trip to the barrier , a 13th birthday treat . Jack and Ajay were amazing hosts and made everyone feel special
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted you chose to celebrate a 13th birthday with us. It's wonderful to hear Jack and Ajay made the experience so memorable. We hope to see you again for another ride soon!
Great experience for our friends birthday, awesome and well worth the experience. Fully rate it and price wise is decent
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted you chose Thames Rockets for your friend's birthday celebration and that you had such a great time onboard. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London | 45 min | 4.9 (602) | $87 | |
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