--- title: High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 83 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 4332 duration_minutes: 50 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/high-speed-thames-river-speedboat-in-london/ --- # High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London **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 4332 reviews at €83 per person for 50m. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The London Eye Pier is located directly… - Max 12 people: small group - 13 start times: between 10:00 and 19:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €71: ages 1 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €83 per person - Duration: 50m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 4332 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Thames Rockets ## What's included - Lifejacket - Expert guide - Professional skipper ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - Step on board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other! 2. **Thames River** (pass by, no stop) - Take to the river 21st century style - with just 12 passengers on board this is an up close and personal experience form start to finish. 3. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - Your on board guide will be your ally on this great adventure regaling you with tales of London's history. 4. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - See the sights from the comfort of a small group tour on a high spec vehicle! 5. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Our vessels are small and manoeuvrable meaning you will get closer than on any other boat tour. 6. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (pass by, no stop) - See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as you sail along the iconic river. 7. **30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)** (pass by, no stop) - Spot famous landmarks around the city whilst on-board and don't forget to capture some great photos. 8. **The View from The Shard** (pass by, no stop) - See the tallest building in London and hold on tight before you blast up to 30 knots. 9. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) - Whoop and cheer as you bounce across the wake. This is sightseeing like no other! 10. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Our comic guides will share some interesting facts with you whilst you sail past many famous landmarks. 11. **Canary Wharf** (pass by, no stop) - Zoom up to 30 knots (35mph) around Canary Wharf and the Docklands. 12. **HMS Belfast** (pass by, no stop) - Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, it is now a floating Royal Naval Museum. 13. **SEA LIFE London Aquarium** (pass by, no stop) - Disembark at the London Eye Pier near this attraction, an Oceanic exhibit for all ages. 14. **The London Dungeon** (pass by, no stop) - Within close proximity to our boarding gate, why not visit this attraction after your speedboat ride. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJs9QAxccEdkgRq8MF9gkYFvs ## Good to know - 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 - Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel - 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. - Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 6 months - Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel ## Compared with other Thames River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 25** | €83 | 50 min | 4.96 (4332) | shared, max 12 | | [Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience](/uk/london/tours/thames-rockets-sunset-london-speedboat-experience/?format=md) | €77 | 50 min | 4.99 (259) | shared | | [Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/thames-high-speed-zone-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €77 | 45 min | 4.93 (602) | shared | | [Shakespeare in the City Walk - In Shakespeare's footsteps North of the Thames](/uk/london/tours/shakespeare-in-the-city-walk-in-shakespeare-s-footsteps-north-of-the-thames/?format=md) | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (125) | shared | Ranked #1 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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