Thamesjet
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The Ultimate high speed experience on the Thames. Enjoy a fun filled, adrenaline experience – an extreme ride along the Thames. You'll enjoy sightseeing, speed and awesome aquabatics. Your experience takes you past some of London's most iconic sights. Sit back and enjoy the view on our way to the fast zone. Once past Tower Bridge we are heading for speed. Try it and you’ll never settle for anything else.
London, England
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2024
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Sundancer6
Melbourne, Australia219 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Family 4 adults 3 children. All had a great time. Enjoyed seeing the sights from the river. Felt safe and in good hands. The highspeed ride was fun, lots of thrills and giggles with great music.
Written 2 July 2024
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TheLidds
15 contributions
Great fun way of seeing the sights of London. Asher was a friendly, knowledgeable guide and Leo a great driver. Highly recommend.
Written 29 May 2024
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Thomas K
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
Very good ash was very good guide and Leo very well on the driving of the boat I really enjoyed the guide and the speed of the boat
Written 29 May 2024
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Denise W
Workington, UK2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We arrived at the venue at 9:15 so we were in plenty of time for activity. To get there on time we had to have a taxi which cost us £45 between us. A lady from a different company told us that the speedboat was no longer run by city cruises. We had to wait to 9:50 for someone from city cruises to arrive, the lady told us that all third parties had been informed weeks previously and all they could do was offer a complimentary ticket to out chosen destination. I can't belive that a couple of days previous to this you took my money for the activity. I would like a full refund immediately and a refund for the taxi as well. I didn't get a receipt for the taxi as I didn't know I would need any proof at that point.
Written 29 April 2024
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Simon B
Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
One of the best sight seeing trips we’ve ever done. Informative and exhilarating. The guide told us things about London that I never knew and the kids loved the high supper ride (as did I). Loved it
Written 21 April 2024
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Ross Deceico
7 contributions
It was great fun and definitely worth the money, the manager even gave us a great discount for the 3 of us. Would recommend they provide coats and trousers so you don’t get wet as well!
Written 5 April 2024
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Becky S
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Couples
Excellent staff. A great boat ride - informative and exhilarating all at once. Found out loads of info about London that I didn’t know and great to see the city from a different perspective. I highly recommend it
Written 7 March 2024
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Stephen L
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
A truly memorable experience.
The crew were excellent and very knowledgeable, providing interesting historical facts about the Thames, the bridges and the points of interest passed en route.
Once we passsed Tower Bridge down river, the speed increased and we experienced a thrill a minute ride, including sharp turns and bouncing off the waves.
Highly recommended.
The crew were excellent and very knowledgeable, providing interesting historical facts about the Thames, the bridges and the points of interest passed en route.
Once we passsed Tower Bridge down river, the speed increased and we experienced a thrill a minute ride, including sharp turns and bouncing off the waves.
Highly recommended.
Written 26 February 2024
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Samantha P
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Great speed.bost rid.e. the weather held off, warm jackets provided for the duration of the ride. Chris and Alex great run, fab zooming down the Thames- fab theme music too!!
Written 26 February 2024
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Explore15893994566
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
Myself and my son loved this. We got a brilliant view of the sights and plenty of pictures. The high speed part was really good fun and my son had a broad smile throughout. Thanks to the crew.
Written 24 February 2024
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Danjiella
Northampton, UK32 contributions
If the weather isn’t good (raining), does it still go ahead?! If so, and anyone has been on whilst it’s raining, what’s it like? Thank you.
Mirka D
Douglas, UK15 contributions
Hi , to be honest, i really don't think it would be much fun with the rain against your face whilst you are travelling at high speed.
I would advise to get in touch with them to determine whether you can cancel or they even cancel if it is raining. They are very approachable.
Jennifer G
1 contribution
Is it very cold in March on the boat? What would one wear next week for this boat ride?
Stephanie G
Manchester, UK38 contributions
Yeah we went in December and it was freezing, as it's on water and it's really fast when your behind or Infront of the wind I would wrap up however they do provide you with a big waterproof over coat.
Hope that helps
941kimt
United Kingdom13 contributions
I know the boat ride lasts for 50 minutes, but how long does the whole experience last with arrival time etc taken into account?
Thanks
Macadabadoo
Chelmsford, UK259 contributions
Just got back from Cape Verde, the above reply is spot on, still go if it is cold as we did, the clothing provided will keep you warm and dry for what is a great treat in our capital :-)
Is there an age restriction ?
hols2go24
West Sussex, UK296 contributions
Not that I was aware of
How wet do you get? Is there space for you to put your bags without them getting wet?
TheUnlikelyExplorer
London, UK5 contributions
They have a box to put your bags in, we could not take them on the boat. They gave us blue coats to keep us dry and offered waterproof trousers, which we did not use. We did not get wet, but the crew said it depends on the waves on the day.
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