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Thames River Boats
(menu)We found 7 venues in Thames river boats, both permanently moored and moving, that are available as event venues in London.
One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 100 | Dinner: 144 | Reception: 350 | Outside: 250
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
A familiar sight on the Thames, award-winning riverboat operator City Cruises combines an impressive sightseeing schedule with bespoke events… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 200 | Dinner: 200 | Reception: 600
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 8
One of the most glamorous cruisers on the Thames, the London Eye Barracuda has been recently acquired by Merlin Events. Having welcomed prime… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 0 | Dinner: 140 | Reception: 230
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 1
With views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament, the former passenger ferry RS Hispaniola now operates as a restaurant, bar… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 130 | Dinner: 150 | Reception: 250 | Outside: 100
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 3
Best known for its lunch and dinner cruises, Bateaux London’s famous dining vessels serve up fresh, seasonal food, prepared on board. Options… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 30 | Dinner: 240 | Reception: 300
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 10
Moored on the Thames by the Embankment, opposite Temple tube station, the HQS Wellington offers a memorable backdrop for corporate events… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 160 | Dinner: 130 | Reception: 220 | Outside: 250
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
Already well known (and loved) by commuters and tourists, the KPMG Thames Clippers fleet is also available for private charters on the Thames… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 220 | Dinner: 220 | Reception: 0
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 12
If you quite literally want to push the boat out for a special occasion there are a handful of Thames boat hire companies operating in London. Whether you want to book one as a floating wedding venue, a funky venue for a party or a unique setting for a corporate meeting, these vessels are guaranteed to add novel value to your event.
You won’t be sacrificing substance on the altar of style either, because the Thames boat hire companies listed above are able to provide all the facilities you would expect on land and some of them are able to accommodate as many as 300 people.
These Thames boat hire companies are versatile too, their vessels can be turned into exhibition venues, conference centres and wedding venues by request, which means you could be listening to the best man’s speech while floating along on a Thames cruise.
Although they are popular all year round, Thames riverboats make particularly good summer party venues and many a reveller has danced the night away while cruising past some of the city’s famous landmarks and historical venues.
If you want to add a bit of fun to you corporate event or a bit of razzmatazz to your private party then a Thames cruise could be just what you’re looking for.