Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

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London, England

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5+ bookings last month.

50 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience London from the heart of the River Thames on a small-group sunset speedboat tour that balances sightseeing with high-speed thrills. Cruise at a quieter time of day, after most boats have departed, giving you clearer views of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Alternate between relaxed cruising and adrenaline-filled bursts of speed for an unforgettable way to see London from the water.

Enjoy an evening activity that fits seamlessly into busy itineraries
An exciting way to combine sightseeing with adrenaline thrills
See London landmarks at golden hour for the best photos
Enjoy a more personal experience on a small-group tour

What's Included

Professional skipper
Expert guide
Lifejacket
Seasonal drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Thames Rockets
Boarding Gate One, The London Eye Millennium Pier, London SE1 7PB, UK
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

London Eye (Pass By)

Thames River (Pass By)

Houses of Parliament (Pass By)

Big Ben (Pass By)

St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Pass By)

30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) (Pass By)

The View from The Shard (Pass By)

Tower of London (Pass By)

Tower Bridge (Pass By)

Canary Wharf (Pass By)

HMS Belfast (Pass By)

SEA LIFE London Aquarium (Pass By)

The London Dungeon (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
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

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
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

Connie_I

Really fun & so beautiful at sunset! I highly recommend. The captain & his mate were very welcoming, and entertaining!!

Reviews

5.0

based on 228 reviews

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Amazing!

Elyssa_K, Jul 2025

James was our guide and John was our boat driver. They were both phenomenal! James was very funny and entertaining. They made this experience even better by taking song requests and playing one of our favorite songs! Highly recommend! Probably one of our most favorite experiences in London!

Fun!

Connie_I, Jun 2025

Really fun & so beautiful at sunset! I highly recommend. The captain & his mate were very welcoming, and entertaining!!

Yerrific!!!

Lisa_M, Dec 2024

Great fun! AJ’s driving was excellent and Sandy was terrific! Perfect sized tour and great sightseeing. The speed part was amazing!

Worth it

Nikoel_C, Sep 2024

Excellent guide(Matt) and driver (AJ) The drive was fun and the guide was entertaining and funny. Would definitely do this again. Better than any of the other Thames cruises

Fun and informative ride

Kate_G, Aug 2024

Very fun and memorable experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. The boat ride itself was a lot of fun as well. A great way to see London from the Thames, in a small group setting. Highly recommend.

Great value! Highly recommended

Dimitry_L, Jun 2024

Bill and Alex were absolutely amazing and made this trip incredibly fun. We celebrated our 10 years anniversary and Bill made it really special for us

You won’t regret it!

IC_I, Jul 2023

Ed was a lot of fun. Super friendly and spirited. Offered to take pics. Really made it a great tour!

Scream if you want to go faster !! Lol

Susan_B, Dec 2021

We just loved it from start to finish Chris and Stacey were informative, funny and very friendly ! The first half like a tour second half like a thrill ride !!! Loved it Thanks for the experience xx

Simply amazing experience for the price

Leon_B, Oct 2021

The whole experience was amazing. Me and my girlfriend loved it. The skipper and host, both excellent

Brilllllllliant

Max_K, Sep 2020

Absolutely brilliant! Great way to see the most beautiful parts of the best city in the world! Stacey gave great guidance and told us loads of really cool stuff which I never knew. We did it at sunset and it was spectacular, fast and exciting! Thanks