15 London Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $90 a head Our pick

Board a Thames Rockets speedboat at London Eye Pier for a 50-minute ride past Big Ben, Parliament, St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and HMS Belfast. A guide such as Sofia, Jack, or Leoni handles the stories and music, while the skipper takes the boat up to 30 knots near Canary Wharf. The boat holds just 12 people.

“Fun and fast with some interesting London history along the way. Staff were great and very helpful. We loved it.”

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2.Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $102 a head

Take a small-group RIB speedboat from Embankment or Westminster Pier, then cruise past Parliament, Tower Bridge, Greenwich, the O2, and the Thames Barrier. Your guide mixes London history with music and high-speed runs. Life jackets and ponchos are supplied. Guides have included George, Kane, Scott, Julian, Justin, and Leo.

“Boat was very comfortable and exhilarating. Guide and Captain were friendly and explained sights clearly with good humor. Very entertaining and matching thumping music. The Best tour in London so far!!!”

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3.Iconic Sights of London: High-Speed Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 773 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $67 a head

Join Thames Tigers at Tower Bridge Quay for a 45-minute Rigid Inflatable Boat ride along the Thames. You’ll pass the Tower of London, Cutty Sark, Greenwich Observatory, Canary Wharf and the O2, with lively commentary from guides such as Henry, David or Helen. Expect life vests, fast turns, saddle-style seating and a small group of no more than 12.

“Excellent tour—highly recommend. My daughter talked me into it and we had so much fun. So glad we did it. Definitely worth it.”

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4.River Thames Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 713 reviews · from $80 a head

Board Thames Rockets beneath the London Eye for a 50-minute Thames ride. An experienced skipper takes you toward Canary Wharf at up to 30 knots while an English-speaking comedian guide, such as Max, Jeff, Ross, or Bill, mixes landmark commentary with jokes, music, and sharp turns.

“Loved the how fast the boat went! Very safe and clear instructions were provided. Also the personality of the crew made the entire experience even more fun.”

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5.Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $90 a head

Race east along the Thames in a 12-person RIB, reaching 35 mph near Tower Bridge, Greenwich, Canary Wharf, the O2, and the Thames Barrier. A guide handles the safety briefing, commentary, music, and sharp turns. The ride lasts about 45 minutes and returns to its starting pier.

“Fabulous trip Mark and geoff were amazing we had a great time loved seeing London like this it was fabulous”

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6.45-Minute Speedboat Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 45 min · from $77 a head

Take a 45-minute Thames RIB ride from Westminster or Embankment Pier. You’ll pass the London Eye, Parliament, St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London before the skipper opens the throttle toward Canary Wharf. Expect live English commentary, James Bond music, sharp turns, ponchos, and a maximum of 12 passengers.

“This experience was brilliant! Blew us away! Driver was fab.”

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7.Speedboat Tour Through Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $66 a head

Meet Debbie, Dave, or another Thames Tigers crew member at Tower Bridge Quay for a fast, guided Thames ride. You will pass the Tower of London, St. Paul’s, HMS Belfast, Canary Wharf, the Cutty Sark, and the O2 Arena, with at least 30 minutes at high speed. Suspension seats, waterproof jackets, and life jackets are provided.

“They are so friendly and amazing vibes and excellent experience”

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8.70-Minute Thames Barrier Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · 1h 10m · from $99 a head

Choose Embankment or Westminster Pier for a 70-minute Thames RIB ride with live English commentary, landmark views, and fast turns beneath Tower Bridge. The boat carries up to 12 people, reaches the Thames Barrier, and returns to your starting pier. Guides vary, with Asher, Leo, Justin, Brad, and Denis praised in past trips.

“Great experience, would highly recommend. Best fun we have had out on the Thames. We will be back.”

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9.Speedboat Sightseeing: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -45 Minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $79 a head

Join Thames Rib Experience for a 45-minute ride from Embankment or Westminster Pier. Expect guided commentary through the slower central London stretch, then a faster run toward Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf. Guides such as Justin, George, Ed, Dennis, Cain, and Leo have been praised for mixing facts, jokes, and friendly help. The boat holds no more than 12 people.

“Exciting trip on the Thames and seen all the sites it was amazing And the bloke telling the jokes we had such a laugh 😂 deffo do it again”

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10.Speedboat ‘Tower RIB Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 20 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $51 a head

Board a small RIB at Tower Millennium Pier for a 20-minute blast along the Thames. Expect safety instructions, live comic commentary, James Bond-style music, and fast runs past the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, The Shard and Canary Wharf. The boat carries up to 12 people and returns to the pier.

“Fantastic trip would highly recommend Great value for money And very safety conscious . Very professional run”

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11.Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $76 a head

Board at London Eye Pier for a 50-minute Thames Rockets ride with up to 12 passengers. Your English-speaking guide covers Parliament, Shakespeare’s Globe, Canary Wharf, Docklands, and HMS Belfast before the skipper opens the throttle to 30 knots. Expect jokes, music requests on some departures, a seasonal drink, and sunset views.

“The whole experience was amazing. Me and my girlfriend loved it. The skipper and host, both excellent”

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12.Speedboat ‘Ultimate Tower Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 40 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $79 a head

Join a 12-person Thames RIB at Tower Millennium Pier for a 40-minute mix of sightseeing and speed. You’ll pass the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and the Shard, with live commentary, high-energy music, lifejackets, and a poncho if weather requires one.

“Great fun. Got very wet though… It was starting to drizzle when we got on but then the rain got heavier. A waterproof poncho would have been helpful.”

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13.20-Minute Tower RIB Blast from Tower Pier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 20 min · from $49 a head Best value

Join a professional English-speaking crew at Tower Millennium Pier for a 20-minute Thames RIB ride. You will pass the Tower of London, The Shard, HMS Belfast, City Hall, and Tower Bridge before the boat opens up toward Canary Wharf. Expect music, spray, sharp turns, and a fast, compact experience for up to 12 passengers.

“I booked this for my sons 18th and he said its the best thing he has ever done. The staff were amazing, the boat was incredible and he will cherish the memory forever. Thank you so much”

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14.PRIVATE HIRE SPEEDBOAT ‘THAMES BARRIER EXPERIENCE – 70 minutes from Embankment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $905 for the boat, seats 12

Meet your captain at Embankment Pier for a private 70-minute RIB speedboat ride toward the Thames Barrier. Expect guided commentary on London landmarks, a historic execution site, music, and a lively high-speed run. Life jackets and ponchos are provided. The whole boat is reserved for your group, up to 12 people.

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15.PRIVATE HIRE 45 min Speedboat Tour – Embankment/Westminster Pier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $698 for the boat, seats 12

Take your own group of up to 12 on a 45-minute Thames RIB ride from Embankment or Westminster Pier. A guide such as Barry, Max, or Justin combines London stories with a fast, lively run along the river. Expect close views of Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, the London Eye, Parliament, and Canary Wharf, plus a high-speed section.

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