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Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

5.0 Excellent 259 reviews
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50 min
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A sunset speedboat ride on the Thames takes you past the Gherkin and towards Tower Bridge. A seasonal drink, lifejacket and guided commentary are included; passengers must be over eighteen, and pregnant passengers cannot travel. 4.99 from 259 reviews at €77 per person for 50 min.

From the guide

Nights are made for chilling and chatting, and Thames Rockets renowned guides love nothing more than showing you the river when all the other boats have disappeared, and with just the winding Thames and London’s romantic sights between you and the sunset, you’ll feel like the most important people in town. With only the very best hand-picked guides at your service, you’ll soon be giggling past the Gherkin and tittering by the Tower.

As Tower Bridge cruises into view hold on tight as your expert skipper opens the throttles and rockets you down the river! Find out why they're famous for their speedboat experiences as you twist and turn through Canary Wharf and listen to a medley of all the latest hits!

This high speed ride is sure to take your breath away, so once back to Tower Bridge you'll receive a seasonal drink to calm your nerves and bobble back to the London Eye feeling fired up.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departures: 16:00, 17:00, 17:15
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 16:00, 17:00, 17:15. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Lifejacket
Seasonal drink
Expert guide
Professional skipper

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food

Itinerary

London Eye Stop 1
Step on-board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other!
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Thames River Stop 2
Take to the river 21st century style - with just 12 passengers on-board this is an up close and personal experience from start to finish.
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Houses of Parliament Stop 3
See the mighty Houses of Parliament as you sail along the iconic river Thames.
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Big Ben Stop 4
See the sights from the comfort of a small group tour on a high spec vehicle.
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St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 5
Our vessels are small and manoeuvrable meaning you will get closer than on any other boat tour.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Stop 6
See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as you sail along the iconic river.
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) Stop 7
Spot famous landmarks around the city whilst on-board and don't forget to capture some great photos.
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The View from The Shard Stop 8
See the tallest building in London and hold on tight before you blast up to 30 knots.
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Tower of London Stop 9
Whoop and cheer as you bounce across the wake. This is sightseeing like no other!
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Tower Bridge Stop 10
Our comic guides will share some interesting facts with you whilst you sail past many famous landmarks.
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Canary Wharf Stop 11
Zoom up to 30 knots (35mph) around Canary Wharf and the Docklands.
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HMS Belfast Stop 12
Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, it is now a floating Royal Naval Museum.
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium Stop 13
Disembark at the London Eye Pier near this attraction, an Oceanic exhibit for all ages.
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The London Dungeon Stop 14
Within close proximity to our boarding gate, why not visit this attraction after your speedboat ride.
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Departure & Return

Start 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.

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End 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.

Additional Information

  • 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
  • This experience is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
  • All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
  • 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.
  • Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Thames River Cruises

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 25€7750 min4.99 (259)shared
High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London€8350 min4.96 (4332)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 #2 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. Compare all 25 Thames River Cruises

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