--- title: Speedboat 'Ultimate Tower Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 40 minutes lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 68 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 220 duration_minutes: 40 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 13 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/speedboat-ultimate-tower-blast-from-tower-millennium-pier-40-minutes/ --- # Speedboat 'Ultimate Tower Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 40 minutes **Guidekin's take:** Speed along the Thames past Greenwich to the Thames Barrier and back, with a music playlist, live commentary and lifejackets included. This high-speed ride is not recommended during pregnancy or for travellers with spinal injuries. 4.79 from 220 reviews at €68 per person for 40m. ## Overview Get the ultimate adrenaline rush on a sightseeing speedboat ride in London. Twist and turn at high speed as you listen to a chart-topped playlist on a scenic tour to the Thames Barrier and back. Not for the faint hearted, the mighty twin turbo 740HP engines will have the adrenaline pumping in no time. You’ll begin under Tower Bridge and will be blasted down past Greenwich, the O2 and right through the incredible Thames Barrier. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Car Parking available inside congestion… - 18 start times: between 09:20 and 17:40 - Children from €62: ages 3 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €68 per person - Duration: 40m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 220 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Thames Rib Experience ## What's included - Lifejackets - High-speed river cruise - Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates - Live commentary onboard ## Not included - Hotel pick up / 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. **Canary Wharf** (pass by, no stop) - N/A 5. **Docklands** (pass by, no stop) - N/A 6. **Greenwich** (pass by, no stop) - N/A 7. **The O2** (pass by, no stop) - N/A 8. **The Thames Barrier Information Centre** (pass by, no stop) - N/A 9. **The Shard** (pass by, no stop) - View the Shard on the way back into the Pier. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18 start times between 09:20 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 Car Parking available inside congestion / ULEZ 1 minute walk and outside 10 minute walk. 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 · #13 of 25** | €68 | 40 min | 4.79 (220) | 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 #13 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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