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Ultimate London Adventure - Thames Rockets

See London's famous landmark like never before with this fun-filled thrilled high speed boat ride on the River Thames.

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

  • Experience the thrill of the original and most popular speed boat London experience.
  • Blast your way across the River Thames to see some of London’s most famous landmarks such as the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Somerset House, London Bridge, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and more.
  • Have the boat ride of a lifetime as you enjoy a mix of your favourite songs pumping through cutting edge on board sound system.

What's included

  • 50 minutes high-speed adventure 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 Ultimate London Adventure experience may be suspended for safety reasons if adverse weather conditions arise.
  • 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 experience.

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 Ultimate London Adventure experience by Thames Rocket operating times vary throughout the year. You will be able to check live availability upon booking, however, average operating times are:

March to October

  • Monday to Sunday: 10.00am - 06.00pm

November to February

  • Thursday to Sunday: 10.00am - dusk

Closure dates

  • 25 December

Departure point

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

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by our supplier, Thames Rockets.

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.