London RIB Voyages

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Time Out says

Wed Jun 20 2012

The slick RIB (ridged inflatable boat) operation offers a thrilling, high-speed ride on the Thames. You can book by phone or online or turn up at London Eye Millennium Pier on spec. Arrive 20 minutes before the off to be kitted out with a waterproof jacket, a life jacket and goggle-style visors (fun in itself). The trip starts calmly enough and the guide tends to keep kids and adults entertained with fun facts and celebrity stories. Once the boat gets past Tower Bridge, it really speeds up. The cry goes out: 'Put your hand up if you want us to slow down.' If a small hand shoots up, they steady the boat. The next – 'Hold up a £20 note if you want to go faster' – has imploring young eyes answered with a collective parental 'No'. The boat zigzags excitingly, then turns around by Canary Wharf and speeds back to base. A great way to discover how exhilarating it can be to swoop along the Thames at almost 30 knots, leaving the lumbering traditional river cruisers far behind.

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Venue location

Address:
London RIB Voyages Boarding Gate One
London Eye Millennium Pier
London
SE1 7PB

Phone:
020 7928 8933
Website:
www.londonribvoyages.com
Opening hours:
11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm daily; check website for details of winter tours
Transport:
Tube: Waterloo
Price:
£32.50 London Eye-Canary Wharf and back, £19.50 under-12s, £365 private charter per hour; £45/£28 Thames Barrier tour, £510 private charter per hour
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1. London RIB Voyages
  - Boarding Gate One
    London Eye Millennium Pier
    London
    SE1 7PB
  - 020 7928 8933
  - www.londonribvoyages.com
  - 51.502821,-0.119227

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(5 ratings)

This is just the best way to see London from the river. Fast, furious, fun, friendly. The staff are great, the boats are great and the experience is great. Recommended to everybody that I know (and don't know!).....

Kelly Gavlin Fri Dec 14 2012
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Absolutely Brilliant. Amy our guide was a real laugh, but knew her stuff. She made the boring bit really fun,. Then the speed kicked in and we held on tight. Much enjoyed by all, my sons and mum alike said this was highlight of our weekend in London.

Lisa Lourt Mon Apr 2 2012
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Went on this ride on 11th August what a brilliant ride. Skipper Paul and Ginger Mike well done for a superb experience very knowledgeable. Mike get the sphinx turned round the right way its annoying now we know they are wrong.lol.xx

Paula Fri Aug 12 2011
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Went on the speed boat last weekend. Was a bit worried apon first sight but OMG when the speed picked up boy did I enjoy. Superb!!!!!

sophie Sat Jun 25 2011
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The best experience in London. We were a party of 7, with ages from 9 to 65 and everyone had the greatest time imagineable. Worth every penny and the crew were a class act. Thank you to all at RIB,

Happy Granny Mon May 30 2011
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I agree with hotel t...apart from the "player matter jump" part, I feel this is a conductive solution and not lateral.

matt Mon Feb 22 2010
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