Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London
Overview
Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie on a 45-minute high-speed cruise on the Thames River in London. Board your modern RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) with an expert skipper and guide, and feel the thrill as you speed through the British capital at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Zoom past top London attractions including Tower Bridge, The O2 arena and Canary Wharf, and learn about the city's history from your guide’s entertaining commentary. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.
What's Included
- Lifejacket
- Professional skipper
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Bankside
London SE1 9DT, 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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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (pass by)
Thames River (pass by)
Tower Bridge (pass by)
Canary Wharf (pass by)
Cutty Sark (pass by)
Greenwich (pass by)
The Georgian Squares of London (pass by)
The Thames Barrier Information Centre (pass by)
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 10 years
- All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-6918BTB
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Lifejacket.
- Professional skipper.
- Guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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 Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London 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
- Lifejacket
- Professional skipper
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 10 years
- All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
