High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

See London from the water on a high-speed Thames River tour that combines sightseeing with an adrenaline-filled ride. Travel past major landmarks with a small group and enjoy both fast-paced moments and informative commentary along the way.

What is included in activity

Speedboat
Life jacket
Professional skipper
Expert guide

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Details

Experience a different way to explore London on a speedboat cruise along the River Thames.
This time-efficient tour is designed for those who want to combine sightseeing with a more dynamic journey on the water.

Choose from several departure times and make your way to London Eye Pier. After meeting your skipper, receive a safety briefing and put on a lifejacket before boarding a modern speedboat.

As the boat sets off, pass landmarks such as Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and St Paul's Cathedral.
During slower sections, listen to commentary about the city’s history while cruising beneath Tower Bridge.

The pace then increases as your skipper reaches speeds of up to 35 mph (56 km/h), with tight turns and wave jumps adding to the experience.

After the high-speed section, enjoy a calmer return to the starting point, completing a tour that blends landmark views with an active ride on the river.

River cruise ship

Professional guide
Life jackets

Important Info

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems and pregnant travelers.
• 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.
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Online Booking

Departure: The London Eye Millennium Pier, London SE1 7PB, UK
Duration: 49 minutes
Group size up to 12 persons
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
London Eye
Thames River
Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
The View from The Shard
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf
HMS Belfast
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
The London Dungeon

Itinerary

London Eye
Thames River
Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
The View from The Shard
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf
HMS Belfast
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
The London Dungeon

Meeting point

The London Eye Pier is located directly underneath the London Eye, the ‘Boat ticket sales and entrance’ is on the right hand-side.
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Reviews by travellers

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Laura_K
An amazing experience with a friendly, considerate and informative crew. A great way to celebrate my son’s birthday. You will not be disappointed! We loved it !
5 days ago
MEGANERIN_A
This was great and totally worth the time and money. London from a different point of view, the wind in your hair and an entertaining and informative guide. Five stars all around. Brilliant!
8 days ago
Lora_F
What an amazing experience! Do it do it do it! Thanks so much to all the Guys. What a wonderful gentleman who was just a delight to chat to. The whole experience was 11/10 !! Thank you all.
11 days ago
David_H
Our guide was fun and full of energy and we loved the experience from beginning to end. We had fun going fast and we learned a lot of great info when moving slower. It was incredible to see so many sites from the water and was a fun and fast way to take it all in and then go to a specific site if you want to after to see/hear more. NOTE: I would bring a hat or scarf to protect your hair and a coat if it’s not hot out bc it’s colder on the boat.
17 days ago
Shauna_A
So much fun ! Our crew, Jay, Bill and Ben were great ! Tour was very informative and funny at the same time! And of course the speed part was so exciting! Loved the music too very nice touch !
17 days ago
Kimberly_C
It’s awesome! Takes a little bit to get to the speed part, but then it’s so much fun! Music selection was really nice and appropriate. Emma’s directions were clear and she was so nice and friendly!
18 days ago
Hema_D
Such a fun way to see the sites! With a 10 year old boy, who is a thrill seeker- it was his most fun experience in London!
30 days ago
Ann_W
Great fun speeding along the Thames. Felt safe but was still adrenalin filled. Interesting facts about buildings along the way. Well worth the cost. My 11 year olx grand son thought it the best.
about 1 month ago
Jeff_T
The operators are extremely friendly and affable. My college age twins and I enjoyed this activity greatly.
about 1 month ago
Sarah_L
Super fun!!! Our guide was fabulous. He knew a lot about the river and city, and was very funny too.
about 1 month ago
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Starting point of the tour
The London Eye Pier is located directly underneath the London Eye, the ‘Boat ticket sales and entrance’ is on the right hand-side.