Thames Rib Treasure Hunt

The Thames Rib Treasure Hunt combines a sightseeing trip along central London with an interactive treasure hunt and a high-speed Rib ride. Teams use iPads loaded with treasure-hunt software to answer questions and complete challenges as they travel along the Thames.

The event starts from a pier directly beneath the London Eye. From there, the treasure hunt takes teams through central London, passing many of the capital's best-known landmarks before the Ribs head further down the river towards the Thames Barrier.

The treasure hunt uses iPad tablets and interactive software to present questions and challenges at different hotspots along the route. Teams need to divide responsibilities effectively, managing the clues and nautical elements at the same time.

Yes. The route takes in major London sights from St Paul's and Parliament through to Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, The O2 and the Thames Barrier. It's therefore part sightseeing tour and part team challenge, with the river providing the backdrop for the whole event.

Teams are divided into groups of up to eight, and success depends on how well they delegate the different tasks. While some team members deal with the tablet-based treasure hunt, the crew also has nautical activities to manage, so communication and using everyone's strengths become important.

Yes. Everyone receives a safety briefing from the Lead Skipper before boarding, and the group is provided with lifejackets and waterproof clothing where required. The event combines the structured treasure hunt with the excitement of travelling by high-speed Rib.

The event is designed for groups from around 5 to 200 people, with participants divided into teams of up to eight. Multiple Ribs allow the experience to be scaled for larger corporate groups.

Yes. The event operates throughout the year, and only particularly severe conditions such as snow storms are expected to stop the Ribs operating. Waterproof clothing can also be provided when required.

The event is generally offered as a two-to-three-hour team-building experience, giving groups enough time to complete the interactive treasure hunt and experience the high-speed section of the river journey.

Yes. Catering can be arranged before or after the Rib experience, and the team works with London establishments to source venues that suit your requirements. This makes it possible to build the treasure hunt into a wider London corporate day or evening.