A brand new chapter in London sightseeing is set to unfold along the banks of the Thames as the capital prepares for the arrival of Electric Duck Tours London, a unique amphibious tour. London Amphibious Tours (LAT) has secured a 15 year lease at the historic Lack’s Dock, paving the way for a fleet of innovative electric vehicles that promise to offer a truly memorable journey both on land and water.
This distinctive tour is the result of a partnership between London Amphibious Tours and Big Bus Tours, bringing Electric Duck Tours London to the city’s vibrant tourism scene. For more details on the tours, visit the official Big Duck Tours website.
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Key to this attraction is the new generation of electric amphibious passenger vehicles, designed and built by Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles. Based in Slough and Southampton, the company has spent a decade developing and refining the technology behind these fully electric vehicles, which are constructed in house to meet strict maritime safety standards and comply with evolving European regulations.
Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles is no stranger to this market, having previously launched diesel powered land and water tours in cities such as Windsor, Cape Town, and Liverpool. Their entry into the London market, however, marks a significant step forward, as these are the company’s first fully electric models. Each vehicle is purpose built from the ground up and is expected to navigate the Thames at speeds of up to eight knots, while offering a safe and comfortable land experience capped at 30mph.
The Technology Behind Electric Duck Tours London
The exclusive partnership with Big Bus Tours was hailed by both companies as a major milestone. Graham Lumley, Executive Chairman of both LAT and Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles, called it a significant step in Seahorse’s strategy and highlighted the company’s plans to ramp up production, with ambitions to deliver as many as 24 APVs per year from its headquarters in Slough. He described the lease at Lack’s Dock as a game changer, expressing his gratitude to the Duchy of Cornwall for the opportunity.
Ed Lumley, Managing Director at LAT, emphasized the significance of joining forces with Big Bus Tours. “There is no partner better suited to work with us on this exciting opportunity,” he said, predicting the tours would quickly become a central feature of London’s tourism scene.
That view was echoed by Pat Waterman, Executive Chairman at Big Bus Tours, who said the collaboration would add new layers of opportunity to the company’s existing hop on hop off services. He predicted the Big Duck Tours brand under which the new tours will operate would soon be regarded as a must do activity for anyone visiting the capital.
Why Electric Duck Tours London Is a Game Changer for Sustainable Travel
Beyond the business headlines, the new electric water bus tour reflects broader trends in London’s approach to tourism and sustainability. With the city keen to cut transport emissions while attracting record numbers of visitors, the fully electric amphibious vehicles are arriving at a pivotal moment. Passengers can expect not only sweeping views of the capital’s skyline, but also the chance to take part in a greener, quieter, and more innovative mode of sightseeing. For an overview of London’s green travel commitments, see the Transport for London sustainability page.
How to Experience Electric Duck Tours London
As the service prepares for launch, it is being watched closely by competitors and regulators around Europe. The intention is clear: if London can make amphibious zero emission tours a fixture of its tourism industry, the model could well inspire others in cities with waterways to showcase.
Bookings are expected to open soon, with tickets forecast to be in strong demand. For Londoners and visitors alike, Electric Duck Tours London offers another way to experience the ever evolving capital this time from both street and stream.
