RIB Powerboating on the Thames
Ref: LRVEO
Duration: 1 hr
- A sightseeing 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
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!
Location: Waterloo, London
More Information:
Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is 18. If you have ever suffered a serious back, neck or knee injury or are pregnant, we recommend that you seek medical advice before booking this experience.
Weather: The weather shouldn't affect this experience, but please do call the venue on the morning of your experience if in any doubt.
Duration: Your experience will last for up to one hour and 15 minutes, including your briefing, kit issue and around an hour on the water.
Spectators: Friends and family are welcome to watch from the shore, but won't be able to see much of the action. However, there's lots to see and do on the South Bank while they wait.
Dress Code: Wear flat-soled shoes. Lifejackets will be provided. If you wear glasses, please secure them with a safety strap to make sure they aren't blown away.
Availability: Weekend dates during March, October and November and most weekdays with occasional weekends during the main season from April to September.