Thames Rockets - London Family Speedboat Experience
London Eye, London
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Thames Rockets are an award-winning speedboat experience on the Thames, perfect for exhilarating family fun!
Blow the cobwebs away and let the fresh air flow through your hair with a ride on the best London Family Speedboat Experience with Picniq and Thames Rockets.
This is the London speedboat experience for all the family, don't leave out the Grandparents, they are welcome too!
Departing from The London Eye Pier, you will pick up your lifejackets at the boarding gate before you board the 12 seated RIB. Your seat will be your window to your adventure down the Thames seeing the magnificent sights that pave the way to Canary Wharf. Count the sights as you go past and under the many unique London Bridges, you will see: London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Somerset House, London Bridge, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, The Gherkin, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Cleopatra's Needle, St Paul's Cathedral and The Tower of London!
Make sure you have plenty of storage on your smartphones as you will be snapping away capturing these structures and selfies! Or maybe you fancy being film director of your families rocket down the Thames!
Do not fear the ride, you'll be eased into your journey by the onboard friendly team, who will guide you along, giving you fascinating facts and some hilarious wit. Whoop and cheer your heart out as you enjoy the speed and classic feel-good tunes that are pumped out from the boat speakers as you gather pace!
This really is a family pleaser, with Mum and Dad, the kids and Grandparents all getting off at the end of the journey with some fantastic memories made together along with some beaming smiles! We think this activity is perfect for those aged 3yrs+
This voyage leaves from and returns to the London Eye Pier so is the perfect activity to combine with our London Eye Family Ticket offer!
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Your ticket includes:
- 50 minute speedboat experience
- Lifejackets.
- Views of 14 of London's famous landmarks
- Friendly, funny guides.
General Information
- We think this activity is perfect for those aged 3yrs+
- An adult ticket is required for ages 15yrs and above.
- Sailings are available from 10am - 7pm.
- Handbags, backpacks and rucksacks are all permitted on-board the speedboats. Suitcases or larger items can be left at the Left Luggage facility at Waterloo Station.
- You need to check-in 15 minutes prior to your departure time. All sailings leave on time so as not to impact later departures or passengers.
- If you have a pushchair or wheelchair, please advise Thames Rockets before your trip and they will ensure a member of the team is on hand to look after your property whilst you are enjoying the trip.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 16 must have a minor disclaimer form filled out prior to the departure by a parent or guardian.
- Unfortunately, mothers at any stage of pregnancy are NOT allowed on board any of our experiences.
- It is mandatory for all passengers to wear one of our industry-standard life jackets. They are very comfortable, and adjustable with sizes up to a 54-inch chest.
Booking and Ticket Information
- When you buy online you will receive an email confirmation and your tickets will follow shortly after.
- Picniq accepts all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Your contact telephone number will be shared with Thames Rockets so they can contact you on the day if there are any delays.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking up to the date before your visit. No cancellations / amendments allowed on the day of your visit .Terms and conditions apply.
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here
Directions
This London Family Speedboat Experience departs from; Boarding Gate One, The London Eye Pier, London SE1 7PB.
By Train / Tube: - The nearest station is Waterloo.
The London Family Speedboat Experience runs daily with sailings throughout the day from 9am to 8pm (in the summer).
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