View from The Shard & Thames Rockets Ticket Package

Entrance to The View from The Shard

A 40 minute thrilling, high-speed boat ride departing from London City Pier

Professional Guide

Tour of London and the sights

Time slots are available every half an hour. Please advise your preferred entrance time when booking.

Once at the viewing platforms the experience is enjoyed at your leisure, with no time restriction on your stay.

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Off Peak - Winter sailing (November - February)
Friday: 15:00
Saturday: 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00
Sunday: 14:00 and 15:00
Midweek sailings are available on request for 8 or more passengers

Peak – Summer sailing (March to October)
Friday: 15:00 & 16:00
Saturday: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 & 16:00
Sunday: 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 & 16:00
Midweek sailings are available on request for 8 or more passengers

Duration: 40 minute experience. Lasts up to one hour, including briefing, kit issue and around experience on the water. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the booked time.

Days of operation and timings vary throughout the year.

The View from The Shard is currently bookable until the end of December.

The View from The Shard
Closest tube/rail: London Bridge Station

The View from The Shard is located within a few minutes’ walk from London Bridge Underground Station (Northern and Jubilee lines) and London Bridge Station (Southern and South Eastern trains).

When exiting the underground station, follow the signs for The Shard or Joiner Street. If you are exiting from London Bridge Station, turn left and go down the escalator, this will take you to Joiner Street where our entrance is located.

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Cruise departs: LONDON BRIDGE CITY PIER SE1 2QP
From the heart of the 'Pool of London' at London Bridge City Pier your experience will now include views of the Tower of London, HMS Belfast and will sail directly under the iconic Tower Bridge before embarking on your all-speed experience.

Please note: Due to maintenance work, please access the pier via the middle gangway, situated to the left of our kiosk.

Please note that tickets are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable once booked.

All images for for illustration purposes only and do not necessarily represent the event.

In the unlikely event that you can't see at least three of the following landmarks - London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and One Canada Square - on the day of your visit, The View from The Shard will issue each member of your party with a ticket to return for an additional £5 within three months. To claim your free return visit, speak to a staff member at the ticket desk on level 1 on the day of your visit.

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Participant guidelines: Not suitable for under 10 year olds, under 14's must be accompanied by a participating adult. If you have ever suffered a serious back, neck or knee injury, we recommend that you seek medical advice before booking this experience. Pregnant women cannot take part.

Spectators: Friends and family are welcome to watch from the shore, but won't be able to see much of the action. However, there is lots to see and do around St Katherine Dock while they wait.

Instructions: Please be sure to check-in at least 15 minutes before sailing.

Clothing: It does get cold on the Thames, so it is best to bring warmer clothing. Apart from that please dress as you like, you don’t get wet (at the most a little splash).

Medical Conditions & Pregnancy: London RIB Voyages do not accept expectant mother aboard at any stage of pregnancy.

London RIB Voyages advises you NOT to travel if you have any historical or current backbone conditions or complaints.

They are not medical experts so instruct you not to travel if you suffer from a back condition. London RIB Voyages does not accept any liability for personal injury, or injury to others and/or loss damage.

All boats can experience unpredictable movements that can aggravate existing medical conditions. You must inform us of any material fact, including medical conditions or disabilities, which may affect the skipper’s decision to carry you as a passenger, especially epilepsy, dizzy spells, diabetes, angina or any other heart conditions, back/bone conditions or back problems.

Please note that experiences may sometimes be cancelled at short notice due to insufficient numbers. In these circumstances, we will notify you at least a day in advance and try to find a suitable alternative time or date for you.

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