Thames RIB Experience Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is Thames RIB Experience worth it? Our verdict

If you want to come away with a sense of the river’s role in London life - guided commentary on London landmarks and the chance to experience a high-speed cruise with safety measures in place - Thames RIB Experience is a strong choice.

The original Westminster Floating Pier hosted the end of Queen Elizabeth II's Commonwealth tour in May 1954, placing travellers at a site with royal connections as they set off on their high-speed Thames cruise.

Booking Wolf's price is £57.74 per person, £6.42 (10%) below the £64.16 Viator lists. A live guide leads this shared experience, departing from BOARDING POINT F - WESTMINSTER PIER, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON SW1A 2JH.

Skip it if you want a longer cruise or if you mind that gratuities are not included.

What is Thames RIB Experience?

Thames RIB Experience is a Speedboat Sightseeing operator in London with four tours. Its tours pick up about 17 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 170 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 7/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

At its core, Thames RIB Experience is a speedboat sightseeing company.

Tour lengths run from 20 minutes for the shortest to 1 hour 10 minutes for the longest.

How much do Thames RIB Experience's tours cost?

Booking Wolf prices Thames RIB Experience's four tours at £28.87 to £57.74 per person. At the low end is the Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier (£28.87); at the top, the Speedboat cruise tour Embankment OR Westminster Pier (£57.74).

The Speedboat cruise tour Embankment OR Westminster Pier, its most-reviewed tour, is £57.74 per person, against £64.16 on Viator. Booking means choosing between the Thames Barrier Experience from EMBANKMENT PIER and the Thames Barrier Experience from WESTMINSTER PIER. The £57.74 is the adult price; this tour is sold in three age bands: children (3-13), young people (14-17) and adults (18+).

What to expect on its most popular tour

On the Speedboat cruise tour Embankment OR Westminster Pier, guests spend their time travelling along the River Thames and seeing landmarks like Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament. The tour starts at the boarding point F - Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London and finishes back there.

Guests pick from places such as Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Greenwich, Houses of Parliament, Execution Dock - actual location, Thames River and Canary Wharf. Throughout, the guide provides commentary, describing points of interest along the route.

Is Thames RIB Experience good value?

At £57.74 per person, Thames RIB Experience's Speedboat cruise tour Embankment OR Westminster Pier includes a life jacket, a complimentary plastic poncho and a high-Speed River cruise. Gratuities are not included in the Thames Barrier boat trip prices.

Who should skip Thames RIB Experience?

• Pregnant travellers, anyone with a spinal injury and anyone with a heart condition - the operator advises against the Speedboat cruise tour Embankment OR Westminster Pier for them.

Before you book: practical information

The tour ends back at the starting point.

Children aged 13 years and under must be with an adult and weigh at least 15kg. Children aged 14 years and over can participate without an adult if permitted by a parent or guardian. Any level of fitness is fine.

Background & Highlights

Westminster Pier, also known as Westminster Millennium Pier, is located on the north bank of the River Thames, adjacent to Westminster Bridge and near Big Ben.

The Thames Embankment is a series of embankments along the River Thames in central London, constructed in the 19th century to improve public health and urban infrastructure.

Thames RIB Experience: frequently asked questions