More Than a Speedboat: Make a Whole Day of It With Thames Rockets

Make a Whole Day of It With Thames Rockets

One London attraction is good. Two is better. Three? Now we're talking. If you're planning a day out in the capital, why stop at a speedboat ride when you could be soaring above London, exploring an underwater world or climbing one of the city's most famous landmarks?

London has a habit of making even the simplest day out feel like a military operation. There are attractions to book, tickets to organise, travel times to consider and the inevitable debate about where everyone's going to eat. Before you know it, you've spent more time planning your adventure than actually enjoying it.

At Thames Rockets, we're big believers that a great London day out should involve considerably more excitement and considerably less faffing about. That's why our London attraction packages bring together some of the capital's best experiences, combining our famous high-speed Thames adventures with other London favourites. From the London Eye and SEA LIFE London Aquarium to an exhilarating climb over The O2, we've got some brilliant ways to make a proper occasion of your visit.

And if you're the sort of person who likes to squeeze as much as possible into a day, you're very much our kind of person.

Rocket Revolution: London From Every Angle

Let's start with two of London's most recognisable attractions, conveniently located right beside each other.

Our Rocket Revolution package combines the Ultimate London Adventure with a flight on the world-famous London Eye, giving you two completely different perspectives of the capital in one booking.

First, you'll take to the Thames aboard one of our red Rockets for 50 minutes of sightseeing, entertainment and high-speed action. Your guide will bring London's riverside history to life as you pass some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. Then, once you're beyond the central sightseeing stretch, it's time to turn up the excitement with a thrilling blast towards Canary Wharf at speeds of up to 35mph.

After all that adrenaline, it's time to slow things down considerably. Step aboard the London Eye for a 30-minute rotation above the South Bank, where you'll enjoy sweeping views across the capital. You'll have just seen London from the river, and now you're looking down on it from one of its most famous landmarks.

For visitors searching for London Eye and speedboat tickets, it's a brilliant pairing. You get the excitement of the river and the panoramic views of the observation wheel, without having to build your day around two completely unrelated locations.

And yes, you can absolutely wave at the red Rockets from the top. We can't promise we'll see you, but we appreciate the enthusiasm.

Rockets & Reefs: Above the Water, Below the Surface

If your ideal day out involves a little more wildlife and a few considerably bigger teeth, this one's for you.

Our Rockets & Reefs experience combines the Ultimate London Adventure with admission to SEA LIFE London Aquarium. It's a fantastic option for families looking for Londonattraction combination tickets that offer two completely different adventures.

You'll begin with the familiar Thames Rockets mix of iconic sightseeing and high-speed excitement, taking in the capital's landmarks before heading towards Canary Wharf for the faster part of the experience. Then it's time to swap the open river for the underwater world of SEA LIFE, where sharks, rays, penguins and jellyfish are among the fascinating creatures waiting to be discovered.

It's a rather entertaining contrast. One moment you're racing along the Thames with the wind in your hair, the next you're watching marine life glide through the water in considerably more graceful fashion.

Because SEA LIFE London Aquarium is located close to London Eye Pier, the combination also makes practical sense. You're not spending half the afternoon travelling across London between activities, which is particularly welcome when you're organising family days out in London with children who have already asked 'are we there yet?' seventeen times.

And if you're wondering whether the sharks are faster than our boats, we're happy to leave that particular competition to the imagination.

CityStaxx: Three London Experiences, One Big Day Out

For the people who look at a London itinerary and immediately ask, 'Can we fit anything else in?', we'd like to introduce you to CityStaxx.

This three-attraction London package is designed for visitors who want to make the most of their time in the capital, bringing together three London experiences in one booking. It's an appealing option if you're visiting for a short break, entertaining friends from out of town or planning a family day that needs to deliver more than one memorable moment.

The idea is simple: spend less time searching through individual attraction websites and more time enjoying the city. With Thames Rockets as part of the experience, you've already got your dose of sightseeing, entertaining commentary and high-speed adventure covered.

You can explore the current CityStaxx package to see the included attractions, ticket options and available dates before booking. It's worth checking the full package details rather than assuming every London attraction combination includes the same experiences.

Because if you're going to spend the day exploring London, you might as well make it a good one.

Rocket Up at The O2: Speed First, Heights Second

Some people enjoy a gentle sightseeing day. Others look at the River Thames and a 52-metre-high arena and think, 'Yes, I'd quite like to tackle both.'

If that sounds familiar, our Rocket Up at The O2 package might be exactly what you're looking for.

This experience combines our adrenaline-packed Break the Barrier speedboat adventure with an Up at The O2 climb, making it one of our most adventurous London experience packages. Your journey begins at Bankside Pier, where you'll board a Thames Rockets vessel for 45 minutes of high-speed action along the river. Rather than spending the trip concentrating on traditional sightseeing, you'll be heading east through the Docklands, past Greenwich and towards the Thames Barrier.

Once you've recovered from the speedboat adventure, the second challenge awaits. Up at The O2 takes you on a guided climb across the roof of the famous entertainment venue, reaching a height of 52 metres and offering impressive views across Greenwich and the surrounding city.

It's speed, height and a very good excuse to spend the rest of the evening telling everyone what you've just done.

One important thing to know is that the speedboat experience returns to Bankside Pier. You'll need to make your own way to The O2 for the climb, so allow enough time between activities. Up at The O2 also has age, height and other participation requirements, which should be checked before booking.

For anyone searching for adventure activities in London, this is a particularly exciting way to combine two very different thrills.

The South Bank Makes a Pretty Good Starting Point

One of the best things about our London Eye Pier departures is that you're already in the middle of a fantastic part of London. The South Bank has enough attractions, restaurants, entertainment and riverside atmosphere to keep you occupied well beyond your time aboard a Rocket.

If you're visiting with children, the London Eye and SEA LIFE are obvious favourites. For adults, there's plenty of opportunity to stop for lunch, enjoy a riverside drink or explore the cultural attractions along the waterfront. The Southbank Centre is a useful place to check for exhibitions, performances and seasonal events, while Visit London offers ideas for exploring the wider neighbourhood.

The real trick to planning things to do near the London Eye is not trying to cram every attraction into the same hour. Give yourself time to enjoy the experience, take photographs, stop for something to eat and appreciate the fact that you're visiting one of the world's most exciting cities.

After all, a brilliant London day out shouldn't feel like you're competing in a race against the clock. We'll take care of the racing when you get on the boat.

One Booking, Plenty to Look Forward To

Our attraction packages are designed to make planning easier, but there are a few things worth knowing before you book. Each package includes its own combination of experiences, and some attractions require separate timed entry slots. For selected packages, our bookings team will contact you after your speedboat reservation is confirmed to arrange the partner attraction times.

It's also important to check where each experience begins. Rocket Revolution and Rockets & Reefs are based around our London Eye Pier departure point, while Rocket Up at The O2 begins at Bankside Pier and requires you to travel separately to the climbing venue. Individual attractions may have their own age, height, accessibility and participation requirements, so take a moment to read the relevant details before confirming your plans.

If you're unsure which package is right for your group, our bookings team can help explain the options. We want you to spend your day enjoying London, not wondering whether you've booked the right ticket.

More London. More Adventure. More Reasons to Get Out There.

There's no shortage of things to do in London, but the best days are usually the ones that combine a few different experiences. A little sightseeing, something unexpected, a memorable activity and enough time to enjoy it all properly.

That's exactly what our Thames Rockets attraction packages are all about. You can experience London from the river and the sky, explore beneath the water's surface or challenge yourself to an exhilarating climb above one of the capital's most famous venues.

And whichever adventure you choose, you'll have a Thames Rockets speedboat experience right at the heart of it.

Why settle for one London adventure when you can have more?

Explore our London speedboat experiences and attraction packages and start planning a day out that's anything but ordinary.