29 Apr 2025
This was the second time we had done this Thames Rockets boat trip and it was just as fantastic as the first time. We were lucky with the weather on both occasions and this really helped us to enjoy it to the max.
Geoff and Nathan were in charge of our boat and they brought just the right amount of banter and fun to the trip. We felt we were in safe hands as they took great pains to ensure that everybody wore their lifejacket properly and knew about the safety procedures.
Two of my group normally suffer from motion sickness and were a little nervous. However, the motion of the boat is more bumpy and wild than rocky so they were absolutely fine and didn’t suffer at all.
Not only do you get an exhilarating thrill ride but you are also given a lively commentary about the main landmarks along the route during the part of the journey when the boat has to maintain a normal speed. Once past Tower Bridge, they really go for it in terms of speed and the ride becomes wild - but great fun. On neither occasion did we get wet, which was surprising as the boat threw up a lot of spray as it slalomed across the river.
I can’t speak highly enough of the experience and know that we will be going again. The 12-year-old I was with thought it was absolutely wonderful.
Thank you to Geoff and Nathan for the lively banter, the exciting ride alongside the police boat and the superb pounding James Bond music!