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Thames Lates

Feel like a VIP with this romantic speedboat ride along the River Thames at sunset.

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eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a ride along the River Thames when all the other boats have disappeared.
  • Laugh to your heart’s content as your speedboat guide show you the most famous London sights, such as the Tower Bridge, the Gherkin, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more.
  • Hold on tight as your expert skipper opens the throttles and rockets you down the river.

What's included

  • 50 minutes high-speed boat ride along the Thames.
  • Live comedic commentary in English.

Prepare for the experience

  • Please make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected departure time for boarding.
  • Please be aware that Thames Barrier Explorer’s Voyage may be suspended for safety reasons if adverse weather conditions arise.

 Accessibility information:

  • 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.

 Ticket restrictions:

  • 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.
  • 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 pre-existing neck/back issues.
  • The experience is not suitable for pregnant women.

The Thames Lates operating times vary throughout the year. You will be able to check live availability upon booking, however, average operating times are:

  • Monday to Sunday: Departures at 06.00pm and  07.00pm (boarding at 06.45pm)

Closure dates

  • 25 December

Departure point

  • Boarding Gate One, London Eye Pier, Westminster Bridge Road, Southbank, London SE1 7PB
  • Nearest tube station: Waterloo

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. Your eTicket will be then emailed to you within 72 hours. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.