--- title: Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 20 minutes lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 270 duration_minutes: 20 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 14 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/speedboat-tower-rib-blast-from-tower-millennium-pier-20-minutes/ --- # Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 20 minutes **Guidekin's take:** Ride a rigid inflatable speedboat from Tower Millennium Pier, passing under Tower Bridge towards Canary Wharf and back. Live commentary, a life jacket and a weather-dependent poncho are included; the ride is not recommended during pregnancy. 4.79 from 270 reviews at €45 per person for 20m. ## Overview Blast along the River Thames on this 20 minute TOWER RIB BLAST round-trip speedboat cruise from Tower Millennium Pier. Once suited up, sit back and take in the view as you head along the river past the Tower of London and under Tower Bridge. Then its throttle time! Feel the FULL throttle of the RIB's (rigid inflatable boat) 740hp twin turbo engines as you roar along the River Thames towards Canary Wharf & back to Tower in the same fashion... It's a 20 minute BLAST! Thrill in the high speeds and intense wave crashing action at full power all the way back to the Tower Pier. Small-group trips are limited to a maximum of 12 people. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Tower Millennium Pier… - Max 12 people: small group - 16 start times: between 09:00 and 17:40 - Children from €40: ages 3 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 20m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 270 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Thames Rib Experience ## What's included - High-speed river cruise - Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates - Life jacket - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) 2. **HMS Belfast** (pass by, no stop) 3. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) 4. **Execution Dock - actual location** (pass by, no stop) - Location where executions took place over the course of 400 years, including that of the infamous Captain Kidd. 5. **Canary Wharf** (pass by, no stop) 6. **The View from The Shard** (pass by, no stop) - The View from the Shard ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 09:00 and 17:40 - 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 Departure Point: Tower Millennium Pier Address: Tower Millennium Pier Lower Thames Street London EC3N 4DT Directions: Tower Pier is located next to the entrance to the Tower of London. A 10 minute walk from Tower Hill Station Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjzTj_k4DdkgR75BlFc3O5WI ## 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 - Children 13 years & under must be accompanied by an adult. - 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 · #14 of 25** | €45 | 20 min | 4.79 (270) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #14 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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