Thames RIB Experience

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Time Out says

Fri Jun 22 2012

Hurtling about the Thames in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) at 30 knots (or 35mph) is the closest thing we've got to a white-knuckle ride in central London. Thames RIB Experience is run by a husband-and-wife duo new to the boating business, so everything, including the choice of cap'n, is done with encouraging caution. Lifejackets and waterproofs are provided and you're in for a ticking off should you even think about standing up in the boat. It takes just under 40 minutes to travel from Westminster to Tower Bridge. Then the turbo engines kick in and you're off, bumping about in the open water between Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf, turning in terrifyingly tight figures of eight. It's the quickest, most thrilling way to see Thames London.

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Name:
Thames RIB Experience
Address:
Thames RIB Experience Embankment Pier
Victoria Embankment
London
WC2N 6NU

Phone:
020 7930 5746/07960 931145
Website:
www.thamesribexperience.com
Opening hours:
Daily during daylight hours, with departures on the hour and half hour; booking essential
Transport:
Tube: Embankment
Price:
Prices start at £34, £20 children
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1. Thames RIB Experience
  - Embankment Pier
    Victoria Embankment
    London
    WC2N 6NU
  - 020 7930 5746/07960 931145
  - www.thamesribexperience.com
  - 51.507251,-0.121206