Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from Thames Rockets within 1-2 working days confirming your tour departure.
Tours depart from London Bridge City Pier SE1 2QP
Operating times:
Off Peak - Winter sailing (November to February)
Friday: 2pm
Saturday: 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Sunday: 2pm and 3pm
Peak – Summer sailing (March to October)
Friday: 1pm and 2pm (1pm excluding Sept and Oct)
Saturday: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Sunday: 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
The Break the Barrier journey lasts a total of 40 minutes
Please note:
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The Break the Barrier experience may be suspended if adverse weather conditions arise.
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Please note: Vessels must hold a minimum of 8 passengers, vessels that are not filled with the minimum passengers will be contacted the day before to choose an alternative time or date for their Break The Barrier experience.
Restrictions:
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The experience is not suitable for children under the age of 10. Children 10-14 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the experience.
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Be advised the river is an ever changing environment and the vessel may be subject to unpredictable movements, due to the nature of the experience it is not suitable for anyone with a neck/back compliant.
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Expectant mothers are not permitted on-board at any stage of their pregnancy.
Accessibility:
Guests in wheelchairs must be able to transfer themselves to the vessels seating and be able to sit unaided whilst on-board, there are a few steps with hand rails to the vessels seating area.
How to get there:
The nearest tube station is London Bridge
Audio guides:
Live commentary will be available in English at the Thames Barrier.