London: River Thames Speedboat Tour
Who This Trip Suits
Fifty minutes on the Thames in a speedboat from the London Eye Pier: a slow pass of Parliament, the South Bank and the City, then under Tower Bridge and up to 30 knots to Canary Wharf and back. Thames Rockets calls it London’s original speedboat tour. A skipper drives the 880-horsepower boat, a guide does history and jokes on the microphone, and music plays on the fast stretch. It is rated 4.9 from 1,045 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Recent guests call it “an absolute fantastic experience”, “thrills for the whole family with just the right amount of humor, history and fun facts”, and say it is “just the right amount of time, not too long, not too short”.
Practical points from the listing: life jackets are provided and worn by everyone. Infants from six months can ride; children under 14 ride with a parent or guardian, and 15 and 16-year-olds need a form signed by a parent. Pregnant women may not board at any stage, and people with back conditions are advised not to ride. The listing says it is not suitable for wheelchair users. Food, drink and tips are not included.
The price is from US$70 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The speedboat page compares it with the 20-minute blast and the run to the Thames Barrier, and the speedboat or cruise guide with the big sightseeing boats.
About This Experience
Experience a wild and fantastic River Thames boat cruise. You will climb aboard a high-speed vessel that offers non-traditional views of England's capital at speeds of up to 30 knots.
Highlights
- Get an adrenaline fix on London's original speedboat tour of the River Thames
- Cruise at speeds of up to 30 knots to Canary Wharf and back
- Discover interesting facts about London from an award-winning comedian guide
- Get exclusive views from a unique vantage point
What's Included
- ✓ 50-minute sightseeing speedboat ride
- ✓ Guide onboard to entertain guests
- ✓ Experienced skipper operating 880bhp aerodynamically streamlined speedboat
- ✓ Music playing from the onboard sound system
- ✓ Life jackets
Not Included
- Tips
- Food or drink
Good to Know
- This tour is suitable for infants aged 6 months upwards
- Expectant mothers are not permitted on-board at any stage of their pregnancy
- If you have any historical or current backbone conditions or complaints, you are recommended to not participate in this tour
- Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Guests aged 15 and 16 must have a minor disclaimer form filled out prior to the departure by a parent or guardian
- Wheelchairs cannot be taken onboard. Guests can travel with assistance from their carers to board the vessel down steps and into the seating area. All guests must be able to sit unaided once onboard
- A minimum of 8 passengers is required for each sailing; tours with less than 8 passengers will be rescheduled
