London Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat Ride with Guide
by Thames Rockets
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£129.90Overview
This 45-minute high-speed boat ride on the Thames River in London travels at speeds up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Guests board a modern rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) with a professional skipper and a guide who provides commentary during the trip. The small group is limited to 12 people for a more personal experience. The tour departs from St Katharine Pier. The guide prepares passengers before the boat accelerates into the high-speed zone. The route passes several key landmarks including Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Georgian Squares of London, and the Thames Barrier Information Centre. There is a brief stop at Greenwich near the Old Royal Naval College to rest and hear about the area. The return trip is a direct non-stop run back. Lifejackets are included for safety. No food, drinks, hotel pickup, or gratuities are provided or included. The guide also acts as an onboard comedian and keeps a varied soundtrack playing throughout the ride. The company requires all seats to be pre-booked and restricts travel to those aged 10 and above, with those under 15 needing adult supervision. Pregnant passengers are not allowed to join this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
This is the only building in London allowed by law to have a thatch roof since the Great Fire of 1666.
Thames River
The guide prepares passengers with information and entertainment before the boat leaves St Katharine Pier and enters the high-speed zone.
Tower Bridge
The boat passes Tower Bridge, offering photo opportunities and views from the water.
Canary Wharf
The boat’s 630hp engines accelerate to 30 knots (35 mph) as it speeds down the Thames near Canary Wharf.
Cutty Sark
The route twists and turns eastward past the Cutty Sark, with passengers cheering as the boat continues toward Canary Wharf and beyond.
Greenwich
There is a short stop at Greenwich to rest and hear about this historic area, featuring views of the Old Royal Naval College.
The Georgian Squares of London
Passengers bounce over the water’s wake while listening to a soundtrack featuring music from the 1950s to the present.
The Thames Barrier Information Centre
The boat passes the Thames Flood Barrier while the guide explains its engineering before turning for a non-stop return trip.
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat Ride with Guide
by Thames Rockets
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£129.90Overview
This 45-minute high-speed boat ride on the Thames River in London travels at speeds up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Guests board a modern rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) with a professional skipper and a guide who provides commentary during the trip. The small group is limited to 12 people for a more personal experience. The tour departs from St Katharine Pier. The guide prepares passengers before the boat accelerates into the high-speed zone. The route passes several key landmarks including Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Georgian Squares of London, and the Thames Barrier Information Centre. There is a brief stop at Greenwich near the Old Royal Naval College to rest and hear about the area. The return trip is a direct non-stop run back. Lifejackets are included for safety. No food, drinks, hotel pickup, or gratuities are provided or included. The guide also acts as an onboard comedian and keeps a varied soundtrack playing throughout the ride. The company requires all seats to be pre-booked and restricts travel to those aged 10 and above, with those under 15 needing adult supervision. Pregnant passengers are not allowed to join this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
This is the only building in London allowed by law to have a thatch roof since the Great Fire of 1666.
Thames River
The guide prepares passengers with information and entertainment before the boat leaves St Katharine Pier and enters the high-speed zone.
Tower Bridge
The boat passes Tower Bridge, offering photo opportunities and views from the water.
Canary Wharf
The boat’s 630hp engines accelerate to 30 knots (35 mph) as it speeds down the Thames near Canary Wharf.
Cutty Sark
The route twists and turns eastward past the Cutty Sark, with passengers cheering as the boat continues toward Canary Wharf and beyond.
Greenwich
There is a short stop at Greenwich to rest and hear about this historic area, featuring views of the Old Royal Naval College.
The Georgian Squares of London
Passengers bounce over the water’s wake while listening to a soundtrack featuring music from the 1950s to the present.
The Thames Barrier Information Centre
The boat passes the Thames Flood Barrier while the guide explains its engineering before turning for a non-stop return trip.
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.