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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

5.0 · 4,345 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Thames Rockets Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
50 min
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

See Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral from a speedboat before accelerating along the Thames.

A guide, skipper and lifejacket are included; pregnant passengers cannot travel, and guests must be able to sit unaided. 4.96 from 4,345 reviews at €84 per person for 50 min.

Best for: Choose Peak for guided speedboat sightseeing: 50 min at €84 per person, rated 4.96 from 4,345 reviews; pregnant passengers cannot travel. Thames River Cruises comparison

Trade-off: Pregnant passengers cannot travel.

In our comparison: #1 of 24 in Thames River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 2, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €84 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Lifejacket
  • Expert guide
  • Professional skipper
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Children from €72 (ages 1 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
4,345 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,316 of 4,345

Star breakdown of all 4,345 ratings

5 stars
4,236 · 97%
4 stars
80 · 2%
3 stars
9 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
19 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the commentary and fast ride; some find the speed and sharp turns frightening.

Praised

  • Guides mix facts about London landmarks with humour
  • Fast stretches and sharp turns are highlights for many riders
  • Views of riverside landmarks and opportunities to take photos
  • Clear safety briefings and boat handling that help passengers feel secure
  • Music that adds to the enjoyment of the faster sections

Complaints

  • Some find the speed and turns frightening, while others enjoy the intensity

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 August 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Thames Rockets; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
  • Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel

Children

  • Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 6 months

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €72 ages 1 to 14

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Thames River Cruises

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 24€8450 min4.96 (4345)shared, max 12
Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience€7750 min4.99 (262)shared
Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London€7745 min4.93 (602)shared
Shakespeare in the City Walk - In Shakespeare's footsteps North of the Thames€242h4.97 (125)shared

Ranked #1 of 24 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €114, median €74; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Thames River Cruises

From €84 per adult