What is a junior driving experience?

A junior driving experience allows children and teenagers (typically aged 10–17) to drive a car in a controlled environment under professional supervision.

Do children need a driving licence?

No, a driving licence is not required for junior driving experiences.

What cars can juniors drive?

Depending on the experience, juniors can drive a range of vehicles including supercars, sports cars and dual-controlled learner vehicles.

Is it safe for children to take part?

Yes, all junior driving experiences are run by qualified instructors with safety measures in place, including dual controls where required.

Are there age or height restrictions?

Yes, each experience has specific age, height and sometimes weight requirements for safety reasons.

Can parents or guardians attend?

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London Speedboat Experience 'The Ultimate Adventure' (Child 14-Under)

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Kids and teens aged 14 and under can get ready for a fun, wet and wild time out in London on the Ultimate London Adventure, cruising on the superfast Thames Rockets RIB speedboats! Universally popular with visitors to London for over 10 years, you’ll get the opportunity to see London as you never have before on this adrenaline packed cruise down the River Thames, in a twin engined, custom built Thames Rockets Speedboat, which pack out 880 bhp and take in speeds of up to 30 knots. The tour, lasting approximately 50 minutes, sets sail from the London Eye pier on the South Bank, with a number of iconic buildings and landmarks, including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament all viewable from the boat, with an expert skipper and guide offering you fascinating facts and amusing anecdotes about your tour throughout. And with a selection of upbeat tracks pumping out the on-board sound system as you take fast turns and manoeuvres around Docklands, it’s no wonder this is called the Ultimate London Adventure!

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Most customers buy a flexible voucher and book later. Here are the key things to know:

What is a junior driving experience? A junior driving experience allows children and teenagers (typically aged 10–17) to drive a car in a controlled environment under professional supervision.
Do children need a driving licence? No, a driving licence is not required for junior driving experiences.
What cars can juniors drive? Depending on the experience, juniors can drive a range of vehicles including supercars, sports cars and dual-controlled learner vehicles.
Is it safe for children to take part? Yes, all junior driving experiences are run by qualified instructors with safety measures in place, including dual controls where required.
Are there age or height restrictions? Yes, each experience has specific age, height and sometimes weight requirements for safety reasons.
Can parents or guardians attend? Yes, most venues allow spectators and have designated viewing areas.

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Overview

Waterproof jackets, trousers and goggles available
Outdoor attraction with full safety measures
Committed to 'Stay Safe' sailing and best practice
London's original speedboat tour of the Thames

What's Included

An exhilarating high-speed boat ride from the London Eye to Canary Wharf and back
Approximately 50 minutes out on the river
Life jackets are provided and are compulsory for all participants
Participants should bring suitable outdoor clothing (coat and layers) to wear whilst onboard

Suitable For

There are no age or weight restrictions
Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult
Participants will need to be able to climb on board and sit in an individual seat for the duration of the trip
All boats can experience unpredictable movements that can aggravate existing medical conditions
Not suitable for passengers with heart problems, current or historical neck or back problems
Without exception, pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
Whilst Thames Rockets are unable to take wheelchairs actually on-board, guests can travel with their carers' assistance to board the vessel and down the steps into the seating area. Guests must be able to sit unaided once onboard
Child tickets are valid for aged 14 and under

Availability

All bookings are subject to availability, and guests should book at least two weeks in advance, especially in peak season
Operating 7 days a week (November - February Thursdays - Sundays only)
Experiences do not run on the 24th and 25th of December

Location:

Depart from the London Eye Millennium Pier

Anything Else

The Speedboat Experiences can accommodate people with some disabilities.
The boat has been approved by SCOPE UK, and there are specially designed stability rails on board
You are advised to wear sensible clothing, bearing in mind it is usually cooler out on the river
Flat-soled shoes are recommended
Trip Advisor #1 Attraction in London
Spectators are welcome to watch the speedboat depart/arrive

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Bonnie

Brilliant day on the Thames the guide was great as was the captain Great fun and my little boy loved it

Jon

Excellent experience on the Thames

Claire Steve Tozer

Great trip, the staff Joseph and Ian were fantastic, good fun and very informative, loved the sound track when at high speed, top tunes. The Thames Rocket speedboat trip is a must, a great way to see London. High recommend it

Alex Orr

Our trip on the Thames rockets was fantastic, the weather was warm and sunny,and the crew were superb,the running commentary made the trip that bit special

Christopher Vant

Great ride, Great staff, would recommend this to anyone. informative guide along the river, followed by an exhilarating high speed ride to a brilliant sound track

Martin D

Great new way to see London entertaining facts about sites along the River then high speed ride accompanied by loud sound track for the middle section of the trip. All done efficiently with easy access from London Eye pier. 12 passengers per boat. Very enjoyable experience.

Caroline Bartram

Excellent trip. Highly recommend.

Jo T

Fantastic experience, actual ride was amazing and knowledge of the chap that took us out was brilliant and very very entertaining, my husband knows quite a lot about London, but even he got off having learnt one or 2 things.... Recommend to everyone, its certainly an experience I would buy as a present or do again ourselves.

Jason Syms

Had a really great experience, staff were great Dave and Nick .

Kevin warren

What a great experience WHIZZING along the river THAMES at 35knotts bouncing over the waves making sharp left and right turns. All whilst listening to Theme tunes from JAMES BOND movies. Oh and of course all in the capable hands of our 2 hosts. Thank you THAMES ROCKETS I will do it again soon

Christine Railton

A very exhilarating rib ride once we were able to increase the knots. The accompanying music was very appropriate adding to the thrill. Our navigator, Ian, was superb and his side kick was full of information and knowledge about landmarks as we travelled back to the eye.A great experience.

Katrina Brown

Fantastic experience Great fun and excellent guides, would recommend to anyone and everyone

Neal Aldum

Fantastic trip, the whole family loved it.

Carol

Great afternoon, up to the Thames Barrier and back.Little Dave and Big Dave made the day.

Jason

Brilliant, you have to be mad not to do it. I would use this company, we saw other boats out there but they didnt seem to be having as much fun as us.Pros, Worth every penny.Cons, No on board toilets or catering that wouldve added to the fun

Emmalene

Great day had by all. Tour guide Tom and Driver Dave were fantastic Thank you

penny davidson

really good day and well looked after

John

We had a great day James and Ian where excellent. They made our trip very enjoyable.

Holly D

Great birthday surprise for our best friend tour guide Matt was funny and informative. The extreme factor when you get out past Tower Bridge was heightened by the pouring rain waterproofs provided but a brilliant London experience

Bryony

I bought my partner the Canary Wharf RIB tour for my partner. It was brilliant We both really enjoyed it. The guide was great really entertaining and funny. It was lovely to see the sights and the Canary Wharf section was exhilarating Ive been recommending it to other people.