Break the Barrier, Thames Rockets Speed Boat Ride for Two
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Overview
Welcome to Break the Barrier, Rockets Speed Boat Ride on the Thames. Exclusively within the “Thames High Speed Zone”, you and a guest will race down the river with an expert skipper firing up the Rocket’s engine with the winner of Visit England’s ‘Family Friendly Attraction of the Year’ for 2017/18.
Your Thames Rocket is a 12 metre long, fibreglass boat with a 880hp engine. You will blast through the water on the 40 minute ride that allows you views of the Tower of London, HMS Belfast and will sail directly under the iconic Tower Bridge before embarking on your all-speed experience. If the speed, splashes and sharp turns weren’t enough, the soundtrack will ensure a lively ride, travelling through time with tunes taking you from the modern day back to the 1960’s. With life jackets provided, you don’t have to worry about getting wet with this super-fast jaunt down the Thames that will blow the other boat rides out of the water.
- SKU
- PRIBB2
- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 2
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.8 (47)
What's Included
- 40 minute London all speed experience for two
- Safety briefing and equipment each
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
When you arrive at London Bridge City Pier you will be greeted by a friendly member of staff who will provide you with a life jacket. After a quick safety briefing you will be off, powering down the Thames at incredible speeds. Your skipper will be in control of the boat whilst your guide provides an entertaining commentary along the way.
This ride is not about seeing the sights - although you will stop at one or two landmarks, including the Thames Barrier – the sheer thrill and liberating feel of speeding through London with nothing in your way is the main attraction.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age is 10, children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
- If you have an existing medical condition which may be affected by this experience then you must consult your doctor before taking part. Boats can encounter unpredictable movement that can aggravate existing medical conditions
- Without exception, expectant mothers are not permitted on board at any stage of their pregnancy
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Experiences run Friday to Sunday throughout the year (excluding Christmas and New Year period).
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
You ride will last approximately 40 minutes however you should allow up to 1 hour for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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Bhavna
19/09/2021
Amazing!!!!
Max & Brad the 2 hosts were absolutely fantastic, they had taken people out several times that day but they still made us laugh and showed us the buildings and said some really fab anecdotes as if it was the first time.
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Neil Hayes
30/08/2021
Brilliant
Great fun. Brilliant way to see some of the iconic London landmarks. Bill & Phil both great pro’s. Will do this again and recommend to all.
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DERRICK
25/09/2020
Break the barrier
Excellent trip up the Thames. Very well organised in relation to health & safety including covid 19 but all done with good humour. Ride was great fun with Simon at the wheel providing the thrill element of the ride and then a nice mix of information as provided by Geoff which was both informative and funny. Would highly recommend and see London from a different perspective.
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Emma
16/10/2019
Excellent
So much fun!
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Jason
14/10/2019
A thrilling birthday treat
A truely thrilling experience. Friendly and engaging staff made the experience even better. Would do it again. Great time even when the weather is bad.
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Steve B
29/09/2019
Rib ride Thames barrier.
Great fun. Def recommend
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Abi
22/09/2019
A trip to remember!
I bought this experience for my boyfriend for his 30th birthday and we both absolutely loved it! The guys looking after us on board were lovely and kept us entertained. The speed was impressive too, my eyelashes felt like they were going to be pulled out at one point! Speeding down the Thames, with the music pumping, definitely a trip to remember. Would definitely recommend!
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Sue
15/09/2019
Fantastic!
We all had such a brilliant time from the moment we met our guide until we arrived back at the pier! Our guide was great fun, the music was pumping and ride was really exhilarating - what more can you ask for?!!
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Ian
11/08/2019
A fab experience on the Thames
A fabulous trip at speed along the river Thames with Thames Rockets Spode Boat. I’d recommend it to everyone, great fun and a marvellous way to see London.
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Sarah
05/08/2019
Best thing we did all weekend!!
Great boat ride. Me and my husband both loved it. Definitely recommend it. Such a great thrill ride.
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Sol
09/07/2019
Great ride
Andy and Ruchard were excellent. They handled the boat great and the ride itself was exhilarating. Recommend it.
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Liza kenneally
30/06/2019
Brilliant
Andy and Craig were absolutely brilliant. I was nervous and they were great. Would definitely recommend
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Hilary Allison
17/02/2019
Powerboat thriller
Cool (in every sense) experience of the River Thames like you won’t have experienced before on any other boat with super-friendly crew - great for thrill seekers .
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Nigel
13/11/2018
Fantastic Time
We were originally booked on the Break the Barrier Thames Rocket Speed Boat Ride and had the good fortune to be upgraded to the Thames Barrier Explorer’s Voyage. 80 minutes of pure enjoyment, taking in the history and views of London interspersed with informative commentary combined with the exhilaration of the Rocket Speed Boat Ride. Always in safe hands with Nick at the helm and Bill who just oozed knowledge and enthusiasm - a real pleasure.
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Sue
27/10/2018
Absolutely brilliant
Very good. Enjoyed the ride very much. Good knowledgeable team that made the experience great fun.
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Deborah and Philip
10/09/2018
Absolutely amazing
Our daughters bought us the speedboat experience for Christmas. It was absolutely amazing. The two young men who were driving the boat and pointing out landmarks were fabulous. The ride was thrilling, it was like being on a roller coaster thrill ride for 40 minutes!!! I would recommend this to anyone. Out of this world.
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robert
14/08/2018
Thrills and Spills
Our daughter bought us the Thames rocket experience as a Christmas present and i am glad she did!It was a thrilling 40 minutes enhanced by the excellent crew Geoff,who was informative and entertaining,and Scott the expert pilot.All a top class experience to be recommended.
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Sophie
15/07/2018
Highly recommended!
Awesome view of London with fantastic crew (Geoff & Phil). Would highly recommend!
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Daniele
11/06/2018
Awesome
Fantastic adventure on this super fast boar on the Thames!..Amazing trip and amazing Staff!
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Anita
22/04/2018
Rocket boat up the Thames
Great trip, would highly recommend it. Fun commentary
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RHYS
06/09/2017
GR8 EXPERIENCE
THIS WAS A 16th BIRTHDAY PRESENT TOOK MY POP POPS HAD A GR8 DAY OUT SPECIAL MEMORIES WERE MADE. GR8 CREW EVEN SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 ME THANK U.
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loui
14/08/2017
great day out fantastic experience
Great day out on the thames rocket speed boat Geoff and Andy were a great crew made the experience even more enjoyable highly recommend to see London sights fromy a different angle 5*
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John
10/08/2017
Gr8 time 4 all
Great day out lots of fun high-speed adrenaline Rush and the staff on the boat very good
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paul
07/08/2017
was a great day
Well worth it
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Phil
31/07/2017
Great fun
This is not your average boring London sight seeing tour. This one is so much more fun. We started from Tower Bridge & set off for the Thames flood barrier stopping off at Grenwhich for a quick stop & talk with our host Stacey. It was great to get up close to the Thames flood barrier, we even got to see a seal! Stacey & the boats driver Nick were both great! We highly recommend this trip.
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Sean
24/07/2017
Great day out
Great day good things to see as you went along the river O2 arena flood barriers.good history lesson from Tristan and Nick made u at ease. Make sure u ask for goggles if it's raining apart from that a very good experience
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Lara
10/07/2017
Amazing! Better than expected!
Craig and mike were brilliant. Craig was hilarious and made the trip so much more enjoyable. Music was fun and I say along to every song. Thank you so much!
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Melanie
09/07/2017
Fun!
A very professional crew who also made us laugh a lot (Tristen)! The boat trip was just the right amount of fast turns and speed mixed with sightseeing and information. i would go again!
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Gill Hicks
03/07/2017
Adrenaline Rush!!!
An excellent experience. We enjoyed the thrilling ride taking in the landmarks as we travelled at great speed along the Thames. Dave and Mike our hosts for the occasion made the trip even more special. Great emphasis was made on heath and safety information. The music choices were a lovely mix.
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Andy Watkiss
17/04/2017
You must do this once in your life
A wonderful experience, helped by Steve,Sarah and a great soundtrack
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Emma
14/04/2017
Excellent trip
Really good value and a fab addition to a day out in London. Crew were friendly and funny and I would definitely recommend.
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Linzi
13/03/2017
Awesome!
Such a great fun experience. We all had the best time and had a smile on our faces for the rest of the day. Would highly recommend and will be back to book again.
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Dawn
30/01/2017
Exhilarating
A really memorable experience which formed part of my husband's 60th birthday celebrations. Matt's quirky commentary was so engaging and entertaining while Chris's driving was totally trustworthy at the same time as being thrilling and exhilarating. The soundtrack added to the experience and we would certainly do it all again.
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Aly
08/12/2016
Awesome, Thrilling Experience!
My husband booked me this speed boat ride for the two of us to go on for my Birthday and it was brilliant fun. I love anything fast paced that gets your heart pumping and this certainly did that. On the day we had Dave as the guide and Ian as the driver and they were both superb! Both my husband and I would recommend this experience to anyone, not only for the fast speed and thrill of the ride, but also the sights you get to see along the way were fantastic.
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Ali
13/08/2016
Well worth the money!
Well worth the money! Great fun and something different to do in London. Guides were good fun, would definitely recommend!
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Emma
07/08/2016
Thames Rocket is amazing
Had an amazing time on the Thames rocket it was a special part of my Birthday. Lots of fun was had. Would highly recommend it. The staff were friendly and made the experience.
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John Paul
18/07/2016
Mr
Perfect day with Little Mike and Ginger Mike! Keep it up and don't loose that sense of humour!
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Old Les
25/06/2016
Fanantsic value for money !
Went on the Break the Barrier Rocket boat ride with my son. We had been on smaller Rib boat rides before but this one was special. It went past London sites that you normally only see from the bank. The on board sound track really added to the excitement of the ride - listen out for the music track when you approach the Police speed limit area! Big powerful boat and a really well thought out experience and great interaction with the crew Dave and Nick. Some skillful piloting from Nick and some fun stories from Dave. It's rare that you can experience being on a major city river at this speed so this really is one to do.
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Halfswede
31/05/2016
Awesome
Amazing trip, driver good, tour guide very friendly, cheeky turns and twists, really interesting and fun experience, can recommend!
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Venetia
28/05/2016
Amazing
Amazing love it was best day ever
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Phil
12/09/2015
Brilliant
Fantastic experience, great fun way to see the sight along The Thames. Ginger Mike was full of fun facts about the attractions along the river.
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Carol
19/08/2019
Fun 40 minutes
A sign showing the departure place would have been a big help. The views were lovely, I was a bit disappointed that we only got the teeniest bit wet.
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Kelly
23/07/2018
Nice boat ride experience
Was a nice boat ride down to the barrier, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly - he did the safety brief when we had already set off which i was expecting before we set off based on the questions he asked. Would recommend it though as a different way to see some of London. Was supposed to be 40 minute but was only just over 30, which for the money I paid, I would have expected the whole time
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Tricia
30/05/2017
Thrills and speed
Great fun, friendly crew, excellent experience!
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Peanut
18/07/2016
Break the barrier
An exhilarating experience.
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Anthony
18/08/2019
Very unhappy
Very unhappy with staff at the venue, was very very unhelpful. Very unsatisfied.
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Ron
07/08/2017
Chaos and disappointment
A few minutes into our ride and the boat developed an engine problem and it was cancelled. No fault of the crew who tried to lighten the mood. We rang the office and they booked us on a boat 90mins later so we stuck around. Not ideal but better than coming back another day. It wasn't worth the wait, I have to say I found the ride very tame, barely any twists or turns to get excited about, there wasn't much difference to the first ride when we limped back to the jetty! An anti-climax.
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London
- London Bridge, London