Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes
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London, England
- 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Satisfy your appetite for adventure—and enjoy a different kind of London sightseeing experience—on a high-speed rigid inflatable boat (RIB) tour along the River Thames. Departing from either Embankment or Westminster, spot many iconic riverside monuments, and listen to commentary from a guide over the speaker system. Then, get ready for high-speed thrills as your guide puts the pedal to the metal.
- See plenty of London in a short time on a high-speed boat tour
- Enjoy a unique perspective of the Thames from a vantage point on the water
- A small-group experience guarantees plenty of personal attention from your guide
- All gear, including life jackets and rain ponchos, are included for your safety and comfort
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Cruise the Thames River at high speed—unlike traditional boat tours, this one combines sightseeing with adrenaline.
What's Included
- High-Speed River Cruise
- Life jacket
- Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Depart from an embarkation point near Embankment or Westminster in Central London, depending on the option you selected when booking, and greet your guide on the pier. Listen to a brief orientation talk and don your lifejacket before climbing aboard the RIB speedboat.
Depending on the route you selected, you can look forward to admiring unrivaled views of sights such as the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Houses of Parliament, and more.
As you progress further down the river, admire sweeping vistas of Greenwich and the colossal Thames Barrier. Cruise at high speed around the O2 Arena, the filming location of James Bond film "The World is Not Enough."
Throughout your adventurous excursion, hear commentary and music on a modern soundsystem and feel the adrenaline rush of high-velocity speeds. After your rip-roaring ride on the Thames River, return to your original departure point and bid your guide farewell.
Depending on the route you selected, you can look forward to admiring unrivaled views of sights such as the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Houses of Parliament, and more.
As you progress further down the river, admire sweeping vistas of Greenwich and the colossal Thames Barrier. Cruise at high speed around the O2 Arena, the filming location of James Bond film "The World is Not Enough."
Throughout your adventurous excursion, hear commentary and music on a modern soundsystem and feel the adrenaline rush of high-velocity speeds. After your rip-roaring ride on the Thames River, return to your original departure point and bid your guide farewell.
Tower of London (Pass By)
HMS Belfast (Pass By)
Tower Bridge (Pass By)
Greenwich (Pass By)
Houses of Parliament (Pass By)
Execution Dock - actual location (Pass By)
Thames River (Pass By)
Canary Wharf (Pass By)
The Thames Barrier Information Centre (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Evelyn_S
We loved this trip. It was just exactly what we were after, nothing slow or stuffy, but a thrilling experience to remember. We loved the knowledgable talk with landmarks and history all along the Thames with very friendly guides, putting us at ease. Blasting the rhib, weaving in and out was great fun and was a real highlight of our London experience. I’m so glad I booked this one. Thank you so much🙏
Reviews
4.9
based on 783 reviews
Valerie_T, Oct 2025
This was an awesome ride. The slow parts and photo ops were great. The sped up part was even better! And they had great taste in music!
Nicki_H, Aug 2025
It was exhilarating, informative and funny. Extremely professional crew and dockside team. We loved it!
Evelyn_S, Jul 2025
We loved this trip. It was just exactly what we were after, nothing slow or stuffy, but a thrilling experience to remember. We loved the knowledgable talk with landmarks and history all along the Thames with very friendly guides, putting us at ease. Blasting the rhib, weaving in and out was great fun and was a real highlight of our London experience. I’m so glad I booked this one. Thank you so much🙏
Russell_W, Jul 2025
Very well organised. Starts off gentle but you get commentary from the guide as you take in the many of the historical points of interest. Once speed picks up, the real adventure begins!
The boat rocks sise to side, then it bumps down on the water many times. Totally thrilling. To enhance the experience we get the classic James Bond theme playing!!
Went as fast as the old Thames Barrier and them more of the same on the return journey. Really thrilling experience and if course, so much to look at all along the Thames. The tour guide was good and provided many useful facts.
Definitely worth going. Mine was a surprise birthday treat
RILEY_W, Jul 2025
Loved every minute of speeding down the Thames listing to the James Bond theme like I was in the Bond movie “The World is Not Enough”
Adrienne_B, Jul 2025
Make sure you know where to get the tour. We missed ours as we waited at Westminster and tour started at Embankment. Luckily we were able to get the next slot. This was quite stressful as we are seniors.
Chad_V, Jul 2025
The entire family enjoyed this tour, a much more fun way to see the sites and not be stuck in traffic.
Natalie_W, Jun 2025
Great time! Guides were funny and informative. Would definitely do again! Good for all ages, you don’t get wet.
Maja_P, Oct 2024
It was so funny all ages were having fun the Hole time. You must try it befor your mother :-D very safe and good instruktions
Sarah_a, Oct 2024
Very informative and then the speed hits. Absolutely fantastic experience. Highly recommended. I would definitely do it again.
stephanie_W, Oct 2024
My friends and I had such a laugh doing this trip and would definitely recommend it. We also learnt a lot about the London sights
Muhammad_B, Sep 2024
Fun ride, information regarding landmarks was very good. George has good sense of humor. Enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes
Karen_S, Aug 2024
Perfect way to get orientated in London. Water MUCH better than any hip on in the London traffic. Quick but great orientation.
Shane_C, Aug 2024
Great trip awesome staff highly recommend definitely worth your time highlight of our London trip easy to book
Stephen_M, Aug 2024
Lots of fun. A unique way to see london sights and get a bit of thrill also. The speed was exciting for all four of us.
Maria_G, Aug 2024
Sightseeing London from the water gives a completely different perspective. Very welcoming staff and competent. Scott, our commentator, was knowledgable and entertaining.
The nice warm weather was a plus to the experience!
Amanda_M, Aug 2024
This was the perfect activity for our first day in London after arriving on a red eye. The activity was exhilarating and we learned a lot of history as well. Justin and Leo were fantastic guides and they really made the trip fun. Highly recommend to anyone!
Robert_M, Aug 2024
Excellent activity, historical tour of the Thames combined with an exciting and thrilling power boat ride.Shout out to Julian great commentary.
Jenny_H, Aug 2024
Fabulous trip. Gavin and other guy were great. Very memorable and exciting trip. The two teenagers loved it as did I. Thank you
David_R, Aug 2024
The ride combined a relatively gentle section down to Tower Bridge, accompanied by a zany and entertaining commentary, with a fast, bumpy, twisty-turny and very enjoyable ride down to the Thames Barrier. Grandfather and three boys aged 13, 11 and 10 were all thrilled by this. The trip is not cheap but in my view it is worth it and will produce lasting memories. Most rides only go as far as Greenwich; the additional section down to the Barrier did not add a lot to the price and was worthwhile.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for coming to leave your thoughts. We’re pleased that the stretch to the Barrier added value to your trip and created extra unforgettable memories for you all! We all look forward to welcoming you back for another round asap!
Rex_T, Aug 2024
Boat was very comfortable and exhilarating. Guide and Captain were friendly and explained sights clearly with good humor. Very entertaining and matching thumping music. The Best tour in London so far!!!
Robert_B, Jul 2024
Great experience well worth doing
Good commentary and the speed section excellent .
Would fully recommend
Sarah_D, Jul 2024
The whole experience was amazing, a great crew giving interesting information regarding London, the music was brilliant. It’s was a day to remember
Darren_B, Jul 2024
Great information from guide and open water boat ride was awesome . Well worth the money, my girlfriend thought we were having a leisurely lunch cruise but I booked this instead, she absolutely loved it 😀
William_H, Jul 2024
Very disappointing my booking was £10 per child more thru Viator than on the company’s website. I was ripped off and I feel cheated
Response from Host, Sep 2024
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LindaMarie_C, Jul 2024
A glorious day on the Thames. The skipper was very informative and the music was epic! Had a great time with such good weather. The staff were friendly and funny. They slowed down so you could take photos. I would do this again. The only thing I would say is for them to remind you to pick up your photos.
Abby_O, Jun 2024
This was a great way to see a lot of London! We particularly enjoyed the up close view of Big Ben and Parliament from the river. Our crew George and Kane were very friendly and great guides.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
eorge and Kane will be thrilled to know they made your trip memorable with their friendliness and great guidance.
Looking forward to welcoming you back for more river adventure!
Helen_P, Jun 2024
The whole thing was fantastic, funny and engaging tour guide and boat driver, loads of information about the sights en route and the thrill and speed of the boat ride.
Benjamin_W, Jun 2024
Excellent experience: smooth check-in and safety briefing, great ride on the Thames (including an exhilarating, 40 mph section east of Tower Bridge) with a knowledgeable guide (Kane) and a clearly very skilful skipper (George).
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for sharing your excellent experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that the smooth check-in and safety briefing set the stage for an exhilarating ride on the Thames. It’s fantastic that Kane’s knowledge and George’s skilful navigation made your trip memorable, especially that thrilling 40 mph section east of Tower Bridge!
Bernie_W, Jun 2024
My wife and myself went on a RIB experience as part of her 70th birthday. What a fabulous experience. The two guys. Denis and Asher are a credit to your company. We had a tremendous time and were totally gobsmacked by the whole thing. Thank you all so much. Ps. This was my 1st visit to London and one we will never forget even though the underground totally confused me. Thanks again. Bernie and Lorna Wright.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Bernie and Lorna, for sharing your fabulous experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that Denis and Asher made your wife’s 70th birthday celebration so memorable. It’s wonderful to know you had a tremendous time and were totally gobsmacked by the adventure. We’re honored to have been part of your first visit to London, even if the underground was a bit confusing!
Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures! 🚤🎉
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