London RIB Voyages have teamed up with Children in Need and children’s charity Brainwave to give deserving families a complimentary trip on the Thames.

If you’re around the London RIB Voyages launch site from 22 October, look out for Pudsey Bear who’ll be in and around the pier, meeting passengers and posing for photos. Don’t be surprised if he asks for a donation in return!

Pudsey will also messing about on the river with Thames Clippers and City Cruises during Children in Need week (22-28 Oct).

Look out for more information nearer the time on www.londonribvoyages.com

Following in Bon Jovi’s footsteps, London visitor J Jackley took a high-speed boat tour along the river Thames. Here’s his description of the day…

Last week I went on the London RIB river trip and what a great experience it was!  Once protective waterproofs and safety jackets had been issued we went aboard at the London Eye pier for the ride of a lifetime. 

As we were taken at a leisurely rate past the Houses of Parliament and under the bridges towards the Tower of London, we were given a talk about the history of the Thames by an informative and witty guide. 

Passing the river police station, we gained speed up to an exhilarating 30 knots until we reached Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs, where we turned for the return trip. 

As we picked up speed past Tower Bridge, the Bond theme music kicked in, which made the whole experience even better as we sped down the Thames. 

The crew were great and certainly knew their stuff, and I would recommend London RIB Voyages to anyone. What a fantastic way to see London!