Description

After a safety briefing you’ll board your custom-built Thames Rocket powerboat. Heading upstream from The London Eye, see the Houses of Parliament before racing back down to Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf, with unrivalled views of Tate Modern, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London along the way. Your experienced skipper knows lots of stories about the layers of history that have built up along the river and he’ll entertain everyone as you whisk around in 360-degree spins. He can tell you all about London’s darker past too: the bolt holes that tell tales of the criminals chained up to drown at high tide, and the Watergate dungeon entrance, known for over 300 years as ‘Traitors Gate’.

Availability: Seven days a week during the summer season (March – October) and Thursday to Sunday only for the remainder of the year (closes over the Christmas period). Weather: The weather shouldn’t affect this experience as trips go ahead in virtually all conditions, but please do call the venue on the morning of your experience if in any doubt. Duration: Lasts up to one hour and 15 minutes, including your briefing, kit issue and around 50 minutes on the water. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the booked time. In season runs daily, on the hour between 10am and 6pm. After October, at weekends only. Numbers On Day: There will be up to 12 passengers on the Thames Rocket, plus your skipper and guide. Spectators: Friends and family are welcome to watch from the shore, but won’t be able to see much of the action. However, there is lots to see and do on the South Bank while they wait. Dress Code: Wear flat-soled shoes. Lifejackets are provided (you may get wet). Please secure glasses with a safety strap to make sure they aren’t blown away. Guidelines: Situated next to the London Eye, Thames Rockets is approximately five minutes walk from Waterloo underground and rail station. Follow signs for the South Bank and Westminster underground station (exit one from the tube, exit six from the rail station). Follow signs for Westminster Pier and the South Bank and then head towards The London Eye. Restrictions: Under 14’s must be accompanied by a participating adult. If you have ever suffered a serious back, neck or knee injury, we recommend that you seek medical advice before booking this experience. Pregnant women cannot take part. Other Info: All skippers are commercially qualified, with years of experience driving high-speed RIBs and lots of fascinating stories to tell about the history of the Thames. Take your booking confirmation letter with you on the day in order to participate.

Location: Waterloo, London