Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 20 minutes
Overview
Blast along the River Thames on this 20 minute TOWER RIB BLAST round-trip speedboat cruise from Tower Millennium Pier.
Once suited up, sit back and take in the view as you head along the river past the Tower of London and under Tower Bridge. Then its throttle time!
Feel the FULL throttle of the RIB's (rigid inflatable boat) 740hp twin turbo engines as you roar along the River Thames towards Canary Wharf & back to Tower in the same fashion... It's a 20 minute BLAST! Thrill in the high speeds and intense wave crashing action at full power all the way back to the Tower Pier.
Small-group trips are limited to a maximum of 12 people.
What's Included
- High-speed river cruise
- Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates
- Life jacket
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Tower Millennium Pier
Lower Thames Street, London EC3N 4DT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- ANYBODY PREGNANT, WITH HEART OR BACK PROBLEMS / OR OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your trip is subject to our Minimum Passenger Number Policy you will be contacted 24 hours before to be offered an alternative time or date to travel
- Children 13 years & under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children 14 years & over can travel without an adult at parent/guardian discretion
- Please note that children have to weigh a minimum of 15kg (2.36 stone)
- Changes made after booking may be subject to a £35.00 admin fee
- Passengers who are pregnant or have any form of heart or back complaints cannot travel
- Refunds or reschedules will not be offered if you miss the trip. It is important to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Speedboat ‘Tower RIB Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 20 minutes?
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Activity code: C-5182P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- High-speed river cruise.
- Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates.
- Life jacket.
- Live commentary on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 20 minutes is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- ANYBODY PREGNANT, WITH HEART OR BACK PROBLEMS / OR OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Speedboat ‘Tower RIB Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 20 minutes will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- High-speed river cruise
- Complimentary plastic poncho if weather dictates
- Life jacket
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- ANYBODY PREGNANT, WITH HEART OR BACK PROBLEMS / OR OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your trip is subject to our Minimum Passenger Number Policy you will be contacted 24 hours before to be offered an alternative time or date to travel
- Children 13 years & under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children 14 years & over can travel without an adult at parent/guardian discretion
- Please note that children have to weigh a minimum of 15kg (2.36 stone)
- Changes made after booking may be subject to a £35.00 admin fee
- Passengers who are pregnant or have any form of heart or back complaints cannot travel
- Refunds or reschedules will not be offered if you miss the trip. It is important to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
