Thames Speedboat Thrill: London's Ultimate River Adventure!
Combine London sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Board your modern speedboat and soak up the unparalleled views of top city attractions including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Learn about the city’s history from your entertaining guide, and then feel your adrenaline rush as your skipper pulls back the throttle and you rocket along the Thames River at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Adrian K, 10/27/2025 10:35:22 AM
Fantastic! Great experience would highly recommend! Billy our pilot & Sofia our guide were brilliant! And whoa does it go fast…!! Superb! 👍
Liza S, 10/25/2025 4:59:19 PM
What an absolutely superb afternoon. From start to finish. Fun. Informative. Awesome. Highly recommend. Would definitely do again! Sophie and Sophia were fab captains mates. Providing pre boarding safety checks. AJ phenomenal trip. Captain Jack absolutely superb host. Knowledgable. Funny. Friendly. Helpful. Engaging. Loved the stories. Fantastic day in London. Thank you 🤩
Explorer06558307308, 10/25/2025 10:45:19 AM
A great experience made all the more special with my three sons all gathering in London to help me celebrate my birthday. Stacy was an excellent hostess with humourous antedotes along the way to keep us amused. Also includes historical facts about the many interesting buildings and monuments each side of the river. AJ was captain marvel who when released the throatle powered us over the water to James Bond theme music...what a thrill and this adventure cleary merits a 5 star review. Quite expensive but well worth it.
susanwI8442EM, 10/25/2025 9:41:29 AM
Excellent experience would definitely recommend!!! I would 100% book again!! Definitely a good way to see some of the landmarks!!
H5836EGsb, 10/24/2025 11:30:24 AM
Excellent experience. The high speed section by skipper Bill beyond Tower Bridge was just thrilling. The more sedate return from Tower Bridge back to the Eye is still wonderful, complete with some excellent commentary from Joey. Enough interesting information without being overbearing. I've done a few river trips, and this was by far the best. Well worth the money.
IDF_13, 10/23/2025 5:14:37 PM
If you're reading this review and wondering if you should book it ... this is your sign to BOOK IT! What a great way to see some of the sites, learn a little history and have a whole lot of fun. Big thank you to Joey and Charlene. Joey guides the tour and Charlene whips the boat around. Easy to find, easy to get on and off the boat, and worth every penny! Can't recommend this enough.
Jamboo_M, 10/23/2025 3:04:49 PM
Awesome and guide Robin and his partner were too good and we had a good luck no rainfall and could see Tower Bridge opening and closing ⭐️⭐️⭐️
L9286ILdeanc, 10/22/2025 9:49:10 AM
A brilliant, thrilling ride on the Thames and taking in some of the London sights and then the fun begins,brilliantly crewed by Max and Andy and a 10/10 for a London attraction and reasonably priced too,a GREAT,THRILLING, FANTASTIC,EXCITING ride along the Thames for everyone.
Franchesca_Croft, 10/20/2025 6:41:36 PM
We have wanted to do this for years and we finally did on my birthday. We went on the 50 minute speed boat tour. Website was easy to use, finding the boarding place was fine just head for the London eye. You are greeted and checked in by lovely staff who then brief you and assist with life jackets these are provided. Wrap up warm! Even if you think you won’t be cold it’s nippy they also have coats if you think you need one. The group numbers are small and manageable. We sat at the front of the boat I’d recommend it if you don’t want to get wet. We had a fantastic tour guide named Sofia!!! She was very informative but friendly and lovely. You feel completely safe and relaxed. It’s an amazing experience and I’d highly recommend to anyone!
haggish2025, 10/20/2025 5:55:42 AM
Brilliant. This was one of the highlights of our trip to London. Staff were fanstatic, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great fun.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 6 months
- All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- We are unable to take wheelchairs actually on-board, guests can travel with their carers assistance to board the vessel and down steps into the seating, they must be able to sit unaided onboard.
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
Departure point
The London Eye Pier is located directly underneath the London Eye, the ‘Boat ticket sales and entrance’ is on the right hand-side. Please do not queue at the ticket office as you have already pre-booked tickets, head straight down onto the floating pontoon towards Boarding Gate One.Return details
Combine London sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Board your modern speedboat and soak up the unparalleled views of top city attractions including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Learn about the city’s history from your entertaining guide, and then feel your adrenaline rush as your skipper pulls back the throttle and you rocket along the Thames River at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.Redemption
Please note this is a scheduled service. Ensure you sure to check in promptly 15 minutes before for your scheduled booking time. The operator is unable to hold the boat for individual parties and if you miss your sailing there are no refunds or relocationsLess than hours before travel date - 0% refund