---
title: Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 815
duration_minutes: 70
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 5 of 25 (Thames River Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/speedboat-cruise-tour-embankment-or-westminster-pier-70-minutes/
---

# Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes

**Guidekin's take:** Take a high-speed RIB cruise on the River Thames towards the Thames Barrier, choosing Embankment or Westminster as your departure pier. A life jacket and weather-dependent poncho are included; the ride is not recommended during pregnancy. 4.87 from 815 reviews at €90 per person for 1h 10m.

## Overview

Are you an adrenaline junkie? Then this high-speed Thames River tour RIB experience is tailor made for you! London will truly come alive and kicking with the fastest, most exciting River Thames cruise you could ever experience.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: BOARDING POINT F - WESTMINSTER PIER,
- 13 start times: between 10:05 and 17:30
- Children from €74: ages 3 to 13

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 1h 10m
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 815 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Thames Rib Experience

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Barrier - EMBANKMENT | €90 / person | English | Thames Barrier Experience: 70 minute Thames Barrier Experience from EMBANKMENT PIER (BOARDING POINT 1) to the Thames Barrier & back Starting point: Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6NU, London WC2N 6PA, UK |
| Thames Barrier - WESTMINSTER | €90 / person | English | Thames Barrier Experience: 70 minute Thames Barrier Experience from WESTMINSTER PIER (BOARDING POINT F) to the Thames Barrier & back Starting point: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK |

## What's included

- Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates
- Life jacket
- High-Speed River Cruise

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
2. **HMS Belfast** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
3. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
4. **Greenwich** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
5. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
6. **Execution Dock - actual location** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY Location where executions took place over the course of 400 years, including that of the infamous Captain Kidd.
7. **Thames River** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
8. **Canary Wharf** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY
9. **The Thames Barrier Information Centre** (pass by, no stop) - GUIDED COMMENTARY

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13 start times between 10:05 and 17:30
- 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

BOARDING POINT F - WESTMINSTER PIER, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON SW1A 2JH
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJU4Ps1MUEdkgRvoIa5B3ITo0

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your trip is subject to our Minimum Passenger Number Policy you will be contacted 24 hours before to be offered an alternative time or date to travel
- Please note that children have Children 13 years & under must be accompanied by an adult.to weigh a minimum of 15kg (2.36 stone)
- Children 14 years & over can travel without an adult at parent/guardian discretion
- Please note that children have to weigh a minimum of 15kg (2.36 stone)
- Changes made after booking may be subject to a £35.00 admin fee
- Passengers who are pregnant or have any form of heart or back complaints cannot travel
- Refunds or reschedules will not be offered if you miss the trip. It is important to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time.
- ANYBODY PREGNANT, WITH HEART OR BACK PROBLEMS / OR OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED

## Compared with other Thames River Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 25** | €90 | 1h 10m | 4.87 (815) | shared |
| [High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/high-speed-thames-river-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €83 | 50 min | 4.96 (4332) | shared |
| [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 |

Ranked #5 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €113, median €69; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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