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Thames River High-Speed Cruise: London Sights
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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
(577 Ratings)
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Travelwise333
May 24, 2026
Great ride on the Thames - Exhilarating ride on Thames. Fantastic experience. Prompt start. Capture some great pics of the city from the river too. Our crew were great hosts.
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Barbara
May 16, 2026
Anniversary trip - Highly recommended jack our tour was so funny and helpful the weather was lovely didn’t get wet which was a bonus
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Debbie
May 9, 2026
Brilliant! - Lovely team and brilliant fun. Well worth doing. Would recommend 5******
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B9949nostephenl
May 6, 2026
Awesome river rollercoaster - The Thames Rockets speedboat tour is an absolute thrill from start to finish. The sheer power and acceleration of the boat make it feel like a rollercoaster on water, slicing through the Thames with exhilarating speed. What really elevates the experience is the perfectly chosen music—high-energy tracks that sync brilliantly with every twist, turn, and burst of acceleration. It creates an almost cinematic atmosphere, making you feel like you’re in an action movie racing through London. The combination of speed, scenery, and soundtrack makes this one of the most exciting and memorable ways to see the city. Shout out to. Rocky who I have travelled with several times now, and Matt, who is a wizzard behind the wheel.
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147pollyt
Apr 24, 2026
The best way to see London! - This was the best way to see London! I’ve visited a number of times but rarely felt I’ve got a sense of the excitement, grandeur and history of the city - but seeing it from the water you really do!
The high speed section of the tour was super fast and exciting - and I loved that it’s all done in time to music! Including James Bond… Truly epic.
The skipper and tour guide were clearly experienced, relaxed and helpful, making everyone feel included. And I learnt some fun facts about London that I’d never heard before.
By the end of the tour my face hurt from laughing and smiling - this was just such a great thing to do!
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747finnh
Apr 9, 2026
Would recommend - So good rocky and bill where the most inviting hosts in my opinion when the boat stoped played the jaws music and absolutely bombed it down the river thames and all the history rocky was explaining it was the best for me and my granddad would recommend and would be doing it again
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Rachaella962sc
Mar 31, 2026
Super Speedy Fun - This was SUPER fun. I had a great time, Jack was a great tour guide and Aleks, our driver made the speed part so so fun. Would definitely recommend for couples or friends
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N8415momichaelc
Mar 29, 2026
High speed music tourist guide of river - Absolutely brilliant.
Driver Tom have us lots of thrills & spills, and Rocky’s ‘tourist chat’ was both informative & engaging!
💯 do this. You won’t regret it.
Ps. They even played Stevie Wonder’s ‘Happy Birthday’ for my daughter’s 10th.
Thanks again.
Michael Craig
Sevenoaks
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Theogf7110pm
Mar 29, 2026
Doing speed on the Thames. A must do! - A must do if you’re visiting London. High speeds down the river passing some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Alek was an incredible driver and Jack was a super funny and chatty host making everyone on the trip feel included.
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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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