RIB Speedboat Cruise

20-minute ride aboard a high-speed RIB vessel, going full throttle down the Thames

For this thrilling experience, you’ll board a high-speed RIB vessel and set off down the River Thames. During your 20-minute ride, your skipper will take the twin turbo engines to top speeds and lead you through the turbulent waters all the way to Canary Wharf and back again.

Along the way, you’ll pass some of London and the river’s most iconic sights like the Tower of London, the HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, the Shard and more.

What's included

• High-speed river cruise
• Plastic poncho if needed
• Life jacket
• Live commentary on board

What's not included

• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tips

Accessibility

• Accessible to pushchairs/prams
• Public transport links nearby

  
  

  Health & safety

  • Not recommended for pregnant visitors
  • Not recommended for visitors with back problems
  • Not recommended for visitors with heart problems or serious medical conditions
  • Suitable for all fitness levels

    
    

    Restrictions

    • Visitors must weigh at least 15kg.
    • This activity is not suitable for pregnant people.
    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

      
      

      Additional information

      If your booking time becomes unavailable, you will be moved to the nearest available time and contacted by the provider.

      Please note that wheelchair users must be able to board and disembark the vessel unaccompanied or with a person who can help, sit unaided in an upright position, have full control of their head and upper body, be able to grip the rails securely with both hands and brace with their legs and feet.

      Please inform the provider before the experience if you have any medical conditions or disabilities, especially dizzy spells, epilepsy, back or bone conditions and diabetes.

      Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

      Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

      You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

      Operated by Thames Rib Experience

       
      

      Itinerary information

      Duration: 20 minutes

      
      

      Pass by: Tower of London

      
      

      Tower of London

      
      

      Pass by: HMS Belfast

      
      

      HMS Belfast

      
      

      Pass by: Tower Bridge

      
      

      Tower Bridge

      
      

      Pass by: Execution Dock - actual location

      
      

      Location where executions took place over the course of 400 years, including that of the infamous Captain Kidd.

      
      

      Pass by: Canary Wharf

      
      

      Canary Wharf

      
      

      Pass by: The View from The Shard

      
      

      The View from the Shard

      
      

      Location

      Departure point

      Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London, EC3N 4DT

      Meet at Tower Pier, next to the entrance to the Tower of London. The closest station is Tower Hill, a ten-minute walk.

      
      

      End point

      Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London, EC3N 4DT