Thames Rocket Speed Boat Tour

The Ultimate London Adventure allows you to sit back and relax whilst your very own comedian guides surprise you with all of the hilariously horrible history that London has to offer. But don’t get too comfortable as these guides’ sole purpose is to push the rockets to their limits to give you a high-speed, sight-seeing experience like no other!

Blast your way from landmark to landmark for a 50 minute adventure that will stay with you forever! Take in the incredible sights, from Big Ben to Canary Wharf, all courtesy of the award winning guides handpicked from the stand-up and acting circuit.

The speed boats used in the experience have custom built 630hp twin four stroke engines, to ensure that you experience the most intense and enjoyable journey possible. Once past the Tower Bridge, it’s time to tighten your grip on the Ultimate London Adventure as your guides crank the rockets up to 30 knots (35mph/ 56km)! 

Your safety is always the guides’ first priority but your enjoyment is a very close second- The Ultimate London Adventure is guaranteed to change the way you see the capital forever!

Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. Once booked on the VisitBritain Shop, you will be prompted by Thames Rockets to confirm the time you wish to take the tour.

Tours depart from: Boarding Gate One, London Eye Pier, Westminster Bridge Road, Southbank, London SE1 7PB

Operating times:

• (March to October) Monday – Sunday: 10am to 6pm 
• (November to February) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am to dusk
• No service on 25 December
• 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 Ultimate London Adventure!

December 2020 Operating Times:

Additional Dates: 13:00 and 14:15 sailing times

• 14th, 15th, 16th December 2020

Additional Dates: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 sailing times

• 21st, 22nd, 23rd December 2020
• 28th, 29th, 30th December 2020

The Ultimate London Adventure lasts a total of 50 minutes

Please note: Thames Rockets sail whatever the weather, only adverse weather conditions would affect this experience operating.

Restrictions:

• Children 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the experience
• Be advised the river is an ever changing environment and the vessel may be subject to unpredictable movements. If you have a medical condition please call Thames Rockets on +44 (0) 207 928 8933 before booking to check whether Ultimate London Adventure is the right experience for you.
• 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 train/tube station is Waterloo

The London Eye Pier is directly underneath, and is part of, the London Eye. To the right of The London Eye there is a ramp leading down to The Pier. Above the ramp there is a sign saying ‘Discover London by the River’ – Follow this sign to start your adventure!

Audio guides:

Live commentary will be available in English throughout the experience

• Voted Trip Advisor's Number 1 attraction in London and Winner of VisitEngland's UK Family Friendly Attraction 2017!
• “Until you have taken the river in this boat, you probably haven’t lived” – London Evening Standard
• “By the time I got back, my only thought was to do it again”- The Guardian
• “Thames Rockets, one of the best 10 things to do in the UK”- The Sunday Times

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