Thames Rockets
South Bank, Greater London
About Thames Rockets
Indulge a need for speed with Thames Rockets: a turbocharged boat ride along the iconic River Thames. You’ll quite literally have to hold onto your hats as once you set sail, there’s no turning back!
This is the original sightseeing Thames experience and offers a view of the capital like no other, with plenty of history thrown in. Over 50 minutes you’ll spot world-famous landmarks, beginning at London Eye Pier. Catch a glimpse of Big Ben as it disappears into the distance, dash through the docklands or grab onto your shipmates as the engines rev up to speeds of 35mph under Tower Bridge. As the team say, ‘Think you know London? Think again!’
The tours have been specially designed to combine fact and fun, and the award-winning guides have been handpicked from London’s stand-up and acting circuits. They assure that you’ll be laughing and learning all the way, while experienced skippers keep everything secure. Plus for added thrills and spills there’s an onboard sound system pumping out classic tunes as you travel.
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London's Fastest Speedboat! The Ultimate London Adventure
Thames Rockets invites you to experience a thrilling blast across London! Are you ready?
The one that started it all! The Ultimate London Adventure is our original and most popular speedboat experience, perfect for families and anyone who knows what's good for them. Hop aboard this London speedboat experience to see the very best that London has to offer with speed and style!
The UK's #1 Speedboat Experience!
See over 20 iconic London landmarks and sights on our Ultimate London Adventure on-board the newest fleet in the UK, take in the mighty Thames Barrier on our Thames Barrier Explorer’s Voyage, or go all out with our all speed Break the Barrier – we put something special on for everybody passenger and for every occasion, and the personal touch is guaranteed each and every time we sail!
Blast Your Way Through London!
See London at super speed! As our award-winning skippers and guides show you the sights, then hold on to your hats as our 800 horsepower engines blast down the river Thames at 35mph!
Combining facts, fun and thrilling speed. Are you ready?
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 19:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 19:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 19:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 19:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 19:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (17-18+) : £59.95
General AdmissionThe Ultimate London Adventure from £59.95 for an Adult and £49.95 for a Child
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Boarding Gate One, The London Eye Pier
South Bank
Greater London
SE1 7PB
England
Tel: 0207 928 8933
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
For our experiences at The London Eye Pier:
Waterloo Station serving National Rail and The London Underground (Jubilee, Bakerloo, Northern Waterloo & City Lines) is a 10 minute walk from The London Eye Pier.
Alternativley, Westminster Underground Station (Jubilee, Circle and District Lines) is an 8 minute walk from The London Eye Pier.
The nearest bus staion is County Hall (F) serving the 381, C10 buses.
For our experiences departing at Bankside Pier:
The nearest station is London Bridge staion serving National Rail and The London Underground (Northern and Jubilee Lines).
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