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

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Ages 9-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 45m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Tour escort/host
  • Carbon Credits - All our Carbon emmissions are offset
What's not included
  • Food and Drink
  • Entry/Admission - Cutty Sark
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Observatory Greenwich


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  • Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1LD, UK
    Tower Bridge Quay (formerly St Katharine Pier) is located in front to the Tower Hotel, next to Tower Bridge. (Not to be confused with Tower Pier). The nearest tube station is Tower Hill, which is a 5 minute walk away. Arriving by taxi, ask to be dropped at the entrance to the Tower Hotel.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57756P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME
    • Minimum age 6 years.
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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      Tower Bridge Quay (formerly St Katharine Pier) is located in front to the Tower Hotel, next to Tower Bridge. (Not to be confused with Tower Pier). The nearest tube station is Tower Hill, which is a 5 minute walk away. Arriving by taxi, ask to be dropped at the entrance to the Tower Hotel.
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    • 133lemmyk
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Rib boat ride to Woolwich and back-Superb
      Brilliant 45 minute rib boat ride given by two fantastic hosts, Debbie and Dave of Thames Tigers. Made to feel welcome straight away on arriving and were told the route and timings, given water repellent coats and life vests. Debbie gave very interesting commentary on what we were seeing with the opportunity for photos at certain points. It was all very relaxed and informal. Once we were past Wapping we had the thrill of the high speed section past Greenwich and towards Woolwich. Turned and came back towards central London, then a great slower stretch under the bridges where you could see so much of London’s history ie Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast and Globe theatre. We had the most enjoyable time and I honestly can’t think of a better way to spend an hour in London. Would recommend it to anyone.
      Written September 9, 2024
    • mattynagle
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly Recommend Trying This
      We had a fantastic time, Dave & Debbie were brilliant. I've been to London several times but seeing things from the water and with the fun element of the high speed boat was brilliant. Debbie also had some fantastic history info as well.
      Written August 25, 2024
    • Icecharm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Birthday Party!
      We chartered a boat for our son’s 13th Birthday party with a mix of family and friends! Everyone had the most amazing time. Thames tigers is run by a fantastic husband and wife team who are so friendly. We had drinks on the boat and lots of photos taken too. Simply brilliant and would not hesitate to do this again. Thank you for helping to make it the “Best Birthday Ever!” ❤️
      Written June 7, 2024
    • sherbury
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This was the best thing I have ever done in London!
      This is the best thing I have ever done in London. It was exciting and perfect for teenagers and their parents. A great adventure.
      Written October 24, 2023
    • kathyeM8001CM
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Rib ride on the Thames!
      I have done all the high speed Rib cruises on the Thames and this was my favourite! The special seats make you feel like you are riding a horse down the Thames - great fun! We booked as a group for a 50th treat so we had the boat to ourselves. Drinking Prosecco under Tower Bridge whilst listening to Debbie’s entertaining gems of knowledge about London was the prefect way to experience the wonders of London. Thanks Debbie and Dave!
      Written October 4, 2023
    • andylD5879BA
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      Fantastic fast boat experience!
      Had a great trip with Thames Tigers. Second time I’ve done it with them on a return trip to London. Dave and Deb gave us a great time. Almost perfect conditions for a fast boat ride. Best way to see London is from a boat! Go Thames Tigers!!!
      Written September 30, 2023
    • loulou2020xxxx
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      3 words….. would highly recommend !
      Fantastic service with a VIP feel, I booked a private speedboat for sunset and it did not disappoint! David and Debbie were fantastic! Our safety was their number 1 focus but to have fun was the main priority, seeing Tower of London at sunset was worth every penny! We learnt some fantastic facts about London that as a Londoner I didn’t even know! Great experience racing past canary walk.. Would highly recommend
      Written August 17, 2023
    • MattHuston96
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      Fantastic fun! Great way to see London from the water
      Had a great time yesterday hiring out the boat for my birthday with friends. Debbie and Dave couldn’t have been more accommodating, welcoming and made every allowance to give us a great experience. It was a unique, high energy, scenic ride we all enjoyed and I would recommend Tiger Thames to anyone looking for such a thrill seeking experience!
      Written August 12, 2023
    • MarkoVan020
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fast boat from Tower Bridge to Greenwich and back - superb!
      Debbie and David did a fantastic job of making sure we left on time and that we were completely comfortable throughout. We did a great trip from Tower Bridge to Greenwich and back, going nice and fast! Debbie had great local knowledge and David was always paying attention to other traffic on the river. They took some great photos for us and treated us to beers on the way back. I would recommend this company to anyone considering a boat trip on the Thames.
      Written June 13, 2023
    • benbA8471GP
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fantastic experience with excellent hospitality and warmth
      On Saturday 10th June 2023, I had my stag do. The day's agenda was all kept a secret from me until I arrived at the pontoon by Tower Bridge. My friends were all waiting there for me. Surprise! Thames Tigers! A private speed boat, hired for around an hour, with all my friends in it, charging down the Thames with James Bond theme tunes playing! It was a fantastic experience that I would thoroughly recommend. I would also like to thank Debbie and Dave, of Thames Tigers, for being so welcoming and helpful. Excellent photos were taken both on the jetty and in the boat. We also received a very interesting talk about the history of the city during some calmer parts of the trip. At the end of the trip we were given a nice, cold beer. It was a fantastic start to a very happy day. Thank you and well done 👍🏻
      Written June 11, 2023
    • Daveh1291
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      Amazing experience!
      We had a wonderful time with a group of friends for a 50th birthday treat. Hosts were great and the drink at the end was a nice touch. Highly recommend this experience, don’t hesitate to book.
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      Fabulous experience
      What a brilliant time we had! We went on Thames Tigers for a special occasion and it was brilliant, it really delivered, a fun fast experience on the boat along with a great detailed tour along the river. The team were friendly and really made the experience special, I can’t recommend it enough!
      Written May 11, 2023
    • Jaxxb22
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      Fun trip
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    • 1annemaree1
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      Fantastic time
      Best experience thanks to Dave & Debbie, so worth a go!! Highlight of our day 😃 Real adrenaline rush at high speed!
      Written April 29, 2023
    • Voyager39879337067
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Standout highlight of things to do in London (and that’s coming from a born and bred Londoner!!!)
      THE most fun, exciting thing we have done in London in years.....and we are Londoners with lots of family abroad who regularly come to visit so we know our way around the London tourist trail.....but the experience with Thames Tigers and Debbie and Dave is something else. We booked a private ride for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) as a special treat on the Easter weekend, and absolutely loved it (already looking for excuses to go back again for what we call our "James Bond speedboat" adventure). Dave (a former head firefighter) and his wife Debbie run the business so from the very beginning, when you call to ask questions before booking, to the warm welcome you get when you arrive on the day, how they look after you really makes a mark. They are also very hot on safety, and use the top equipment (their seats are the best in the industry) so as a parent they tick all the important boxes. The adventure begins with a high speed ride up the Thames to Greenwich and the O2 and back (the high speed turn is exhilarating) and then you have a more leisurely trip up the other side of the Thames to take in all the sights (it doesn't get better than going under Tower Bridge on a bright sunny day). We can't recommend this highly enough, it's now our number 1 thing to do in London and with the loveliest of couples at the helm.
      Written April 18, 2023
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    Stephieh
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Couples
    Just enjoyed a fun morning speeding up and down the Thames with Dave and Debbie. Had so much fun, couldn’t stop smiling! They’re friendly and helpful from the moment you meet them, fitting you with life jackets and making sure you’ll be warm and comfortable on the ride. The seats are amazing - state of the art - sprung so you get to enjoy the thrill of the journey but without the painful jolts. Debbie gave us a really interesting tour of points we could see from the sections of the river where speed is restricted - even having lived in London for years, I didn’t know many of the things she told us. The high speed turns and bouncing ride over the waves was brilliant! A great way to see London and a thrilling way to start the day. Thank you Thames Tigers.
    Written January 11, 2020
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    Thank you for your lovely review, we're so glad you enjoyed it. Particularly always pleased when people like my talking tour bit of the trip :) Best wishes, Deb & David
    Written January 27, 2020
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    Joanne P
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Friends
    We had an amazing trip with Thames Tigers to celebrate my boyfriend’s retirement. From the moment we arrived, Dave & Debbie were so welcoming, helping with life jackets and even offering us extra layers. We had plenty of photo opportunities and they made sure we were all comfortable and fully briefed before we set off …
    And then wow… what an exhilarating ride .. absolutely loved zipping up the Thames .. felt like we were in a Bond movie. Fabulous music really gets you in the party mood and what a lovely touch to be served beer & soft drinks on board. Debbie is a fantastic tour guide/photographer and got to see all the famous landmarks from a whole new perspective. 100% recommend this trip … next time we will go for a summer evening so we can experience the sun set .. can’t wait! Thank you Dave, Debbie & Thames Tigers x
    Written February 11, 2022
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    Hi Joanne, thank you for your amazing review. It was our pleasure to host your boyfriend's retirement party and we're so pleased you loved it! Hope to see you again sometime. Dave & Debbie
    Written February 13, 2022
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    Colin H
    Sunderland, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did this as a group of 6 on a miserable rainy Tuesday morning, instead of the normal bus sight seeing tour. From the second we arrived Debbie and Dave could not do enough for everybody, from giving directions via a text a few days before and waterproofs to hand warmers and making sure everyone was okay.

    This is a must do trip for anyone visiting London no matter what the weather, the can of lager which was in with the price was a nice finishing touch and sort of warmed us up.

    All 6 of our group all said we would do the trip again (hopefully better weather) if we visit London again.
    Written February 23, 2022
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    Thank you very much Colin, it was a chilly day but you were all up for it, which was brilliant! We'd be delighted to see you anytime and hopefully next time the beer will cool you down. :)
    Written March 22, 2022
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    Stefanxx
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020 • Family
    From start to finish this was an amazing service, nothing to much trouble and David upon first contact was very nice and gave us directions and help. The boat trip itself was amazing! Fast with music to go along with plus time to take photos and take in the views. What really topped it off though was that they had remembered me mentioning my daughters 16th birthday and had the whole boat sing happy birthday to her which she was totally made up about especially on the Thames on a speed boat In London, thankyou Debbie for organising that. Highly recommend and made you feel at ease. Thanks again and good luck.
    Written March 10, 2020
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    Thank you very much for your lovely review and you are very welcome, it was a real pleasure to meet you both and we are both so pleased your daughter enjoyed her birthday. Very best wishes, Debbie & David :)
    Written March 11, 2020
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    PolaAlv
    Makati, Philippines58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2019 • Solo
    This is experience is another way of seeing london and its landmark buildings and bridges. You get a view of the city in a more relaxing and breathable atmosphere without the traffic, noise and pollution of the roads. The hosts were lively and the skipper was awesome! I love how in different moments of the boatride he would play different english movie tracks like james bond in the areas where the boat would be cruising in a faster speed. Its really something enjoyable for both families and solo travellers. Highly recommended.
    Written April 23, 2020
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    We love showing London off and it's fantastic when our guests really enjoy it. Thank you so much for your lovely review! Very best wishes, Debbie
    Written April 25, 2020
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    deannakaitlin
    Boston, MA8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2019
    This experience was a blast! David and his wife are a great pair to lead this tour. They provide life jackets and goggles if you don't have a pair of glasses/sunglasses (it gets windy!). They are very entertaining - we had so much fun on this tour and would 100% recommend to anyone visiting London. We only spent a day in London and felt like this was a great way to spend about an hour, and a faster way to see some London sights!
    Written July 5, 2020
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    Hi Deanna, Thank you very much for your great review. We totally appreciate it and we loved showing you London! Hope you had a great 4th July!
    Written July 5, 2020
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    MJBucks
    Amersham50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I took the last trip of the day on the Thames Tigers speedboat after having seen their boat whilst I was walking by the Thames, it was a spur of the moment decision as it was a lovely warm and calm day. The safety briefing and life jacket fitting was very professional and I felt our safety was high on the priority list for Thames Tigers. We boarded on time and set off gently with Debbie pointing out some of the sights and finishing off the safety briefing, then once we were clear of Tower Bridge we went full throttle down to Greenwich. The sensation of speed was really good when you're low down skimming along the top of the water, after another chat from Debbie about some of the sights at Greenwich we set off at full throttle again down to the Millennium Dome where we executed an exhilarating high speed turn to head back up to Tower Bridge, the trip finished off with complimentary drinks and the opportunity to take photos of us on the boat. Definitely recommended as an exciting and safe way to see the lower Thames/London landmarks.
    Written June 9, 2021
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    Thank you very much for your lovely review, it was really great to meet you and hope to see you again sometime.
    Written June 15, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Hipzy
    Salisbury, UK117 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This experience of a tour up the Thames outshone any boat any of our group has ever been on..anywhere!!

    Dave and Debbie's experience and friendliness was delivered with expertise and perfection!

    There was 12 in our group and we were blessed with a beautiful sunny warm day, which was a bonus!

    Given a safety briefing prior to boarding and helped on with our life jackets.

    Heading up the Thames towards Greenwich we passed many boats and familiar scenery, and upon increasing the speed..it was unbelievably comfortable (really surprised how well the suspension worked with the seats) but at the same time thrilling!!
    we all felt completely safe and soaked up the entire atmosphere.

    The music in the background was perfect for the experience..like don't stop me now by Queen.

    When we headed back to London Bridge, we all had some prosecco, and Debbie obliged using our phones to take photos of us all.

    Given a talk about some of the buildings we passed gave us an insight to info many of us didn't know about.

    Highly recommend this experience..and deffo would do it again if/when in London.

    Thankyou Dave and Debbie
    Written September 5, 2021
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    We loved having you on! Your charter's enthusiasm was so catching that it radiated through the whole day. As each trip returned the next group could see how happy the trip before was and it made everyone so joyful. Look forward to seeing you again sometime. Deb & Dave :) :)
    Written September 6, 2021
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    David R
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2020
    We've lived in London for a year now, but the Thames Tigers high-speed trip down the Thames was definitely the best way to see the city. Dave and Debbie were amazing, so friendly and fun. Dave sought out all the best waves for those extra little high-speed thrills and Debbie was a charming guide. We'll definitely come back and ride again, with our families in tow. Whether you're visiting London or have lived here a while, this is definitely something to tick off your bucket list! Loved every minute.
    Written September 13, 2020
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    R M
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020
    Told you we would be back!

    At the end of our first visit, as soon as my feet hit dry land again I said to my partner "my brother would love this as a birthday gift".
    So, despite it being pretty chilly, we took my brother last weekend (and I was right of course)

    Once again, from start to finish we were taken care of to a standard that the majority of companies seem to have forgotten these days - hand warmers for our pockets, extra jackets to give us layers of warmth, hot chocolate to warm us up after the trip.

    The chilly weather or weird covid times we find ourselves in didn't dampen the spirits of Dave & Debbie who were once again on top form.

    Thanks so much for helping us make more memories.

    I'm sure I can find another excuse to buy tickets as a gift for someone next year XD
    Written December 8, 2020
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    Thank you very much, your review made us very happy. We loved having your family on board and honestly you'll always be completely welcome . We couldn't be happier than to take you out. Deb & Dave x
    Written December 8, 2020
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