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RIB Powerboating on the Thames for Two

  £89
LRVET
1¼ hrs
  • A sight-seeing trip with a difference, on board a high-speed RIB powerboat
  • Fantastic views of landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern and the Tower of London
  • Fascinating commentary from your experienced skipper
  • Wet, wild and great fun
  • This one is not for the faint-hearted!

About

The best way to see London is from the Thames. But if the tourist cruisers are too tame for you, leave them bobbing in your wake in a high-speed powerboat. After a safety briefing you'll board your custom-built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). Heading upstream from the London Eye, you'll 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 you'll be pulling up sharply to learn some of the history behind the landmarks, and entertaining the crowds as you whisk around in 360-degree spins. Your skipper 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', which beckons menacingly!

Locations

  • Waterloo, London

Reviews

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A Perfect Surprise For My Boys!!!
Wendy H
26 Sep 2009
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White Knuckle Adventure
Sarah G
05 Sep 2009
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A Fantastic And Unforgettable Adventure
Ronald W
01 Sep 2009
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Brilliant!
Caroline E
31 Jul 2009
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Great Fun And Excitement
Lynne R
28 Jul 2009
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Exhilarating - What A Way To See The Sights!
Jillian H
05 Jul 2009
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Brilliant Morning Out
Faye W
27 Jun 2009
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Takes Your Breath Away
Sharon G
20 Jun 2009
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Definitely Got The Grin Factor
Stephen F
13 Jun 2009
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Exciting And Memorable
Germaine F
24 May 2009
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Speed And Trills With A Great Tour
Thomas O
16 May 2009
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Great People, Great Rib Ride, Thank You!
Nick J
08 May 2009
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A Fantastic Ride On The Thames
Valerie M
03 May 2009
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Exhilarating Day Out
Rowena M
01 May 2009
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Best Birthday Present My Partner Has Ever Had
Susan E
27 Feb 2009
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Felt Like James Bond!
Karen B
20 Sep 2008
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What A Rush!!!!
Nick P
05 Sep 2008
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An Excellent Experience
Robert W
24 Aug 2008
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Fun!!!!!
Michael O
02 Aug 2008
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Full Of Excitement, Fun And Lots Of Laughs
Laura Y
26 Jul 2008
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Highlight Of Our Weekend Trip
Rhona P
05 Jul 2008

Key Info

Availability: Seven days a week during the summer season (March - October) and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only for the remainder of the year (closes over the Christmas period).
Participant Guidelines: Under 16s 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. Wheelchair users welcome but pregnant women cant participate.
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 up to 15 mins prior to your booked time. In season runs daily, on the hour between 11am and 4pm. After September, at weekends only.
Numbers On Day: There will be up to 12 passengers on the RIB, plus your skipper.
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 will be provided (you may get wet). If you wear glasses, please secure them with a safety strap to make sure they aren't blown away.
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.
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