Thames Rockets

Thames Rockets operates high-speed speedboat experiences along the River Thames in London, launching from Embankment Pier near the South Bank. The company runs one of the city's most distinctive ways to see the river, combining rapid acceleration with commentary that takes in landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the O2 Arena. The boats travel at speeds that offer a markedly different perspective from a conventional river cruise, moving through the tidal stretch of the Thames that has served as London's commercial and ceremonial waterway for centuries.

The current experience on offer is the Thames River Speedboat Tour, which follows the central London reach of the river and gives passengers close views of the capital's riverside architecture from the water. The route passes through one of the most historically layered stretches of the Thames, where Georgian wharves, Victorian bridges, and contemporary landmarks sit in close proximity along both banks.