Best New Year's Eve Boat Parties In London 2025

• Location: Blackfriars Pier, White Lion Hill, EC4V 3QR or Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN
• When: 9pm - 1am
• Price: from £137.80 per person
• Why we recommend: we think that the Capital Pleasure Boats offer some great all-inclusive packages for partying down the Thames this December. You can even enjoy a fully stocked bar, dinner and live entertainment with your ticket. It's a great pick for couples and groups alike 

Having been hosting private hire functions and events for over 20 years, you can count on Capital Pleasure Boats for a brilliant New Year's Eve boat party in London. There are two different boats to choose from on the 31st, with tickets to suit all budgets. 

You'll set off from Blackfriars or Temple Pier, before cruising down the Thames for four hours and soaking up the city's sights at night - including the fireworks at midnight. Boogie to live DJs playing disco tunes, and there's even the option to add on bottomless drinks.

• Location: The Dutchmaster Boat, Greenwich Pier, King William Walk, SE10 9HT
• When: 7pm - 1am
• Price: tickets from £126.14 per person
• Why we recommend: because this is the New Year's Eve event Londoners fight to get tickets for, combining house music, skyline views, and front-row fireworks in one unforgettable night on the Thames

Get ready to celebrate the biggest night of the year in serious style aboard the legendary Dutchmaster. Pukka Up are taking over the Thames once again, transforming this iconic boat into a floating Ibiza club complete with live dancers, three floors of non-stop energy, and panoramic views of the capital's glittering landmarks.

From the moment you're handed your welcome cocktail, the night unfolds in full party mode - house beats fill the decks, lights shimmer across the water, and the atmosphere builds as you cruise past Tower Bridge, The Shard, and St. Paul's. As midnight approaches, you'll moor right by the London Eye for an unbeatable view of the fireworks, far away from the crowds. Raise a glass as Big Ben strikes twelve and 2026 bursts into colour above you - it's the most spectacular New Year's countdown in the city.

• Location: Tower Bridge Quay Pier, St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LD
• When: 9pm - 1am
• Price: from £299 per person
• Why we recommend: we think that The Silver Sockeye offers a warm, unforgettable way to ring in the New Year, perfect for celebrating with friends and family. From the moment you step aboard with a welcome drink in hand, the festive atmosphere and live music set the tone for a night to remember

Begin the New Year aboard the Silver Sockeye, with tickets from £299. From the moment you step aboard, the evening is curated for comfort and style, including a welcome drink and live music to set the mood. As the boat glides past illuminated city landmarks, take in the sights while enjoying a relaxed cruise atmosphere.

When midnight arrives, join fellow partygoers on deck to watch the spectacular fireworks over the Thames and toast to 2026 with a glass of sparkling wine, making it an evening to cherish.

Take in all the greatest sights along the Thames on M.V. Jewel of London or the Pearl of London - two options from London Party Boats. These stellar cruises are all-inclusive, meaning you'll be sipping the night away with unlimited fizz, beer and spirits.

Tickets start from £254.40 per person, and you'll get to see landmarks like Tower Bridge, the O2 Arena and Big Ben along the way. Plus, there'll be a tasty buffet to keep you fuelled for a night of dancing.

• Location: The Bar At Temple, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN
• When: 9.30pm - 1am
• Price: from £185.50 per person
• Why we recommend: we love The Bar At Temple for a New Year's Eve that's stylish, fun, and effortlessly unique. This 1911 Dutch barge, moored at Temple Pier, offers a front-row spot inside the Mayor's restricted viewing area, so you can toast 2026 with a glass in hand and enjoy the fireworks without the crowds

Looking for a great vantage point of the fireworks this New Year's Eve? Then head to The Bar At Temple, a cool floating bar on a 1911 Dutch barge, which is moored at Temple Pier and promises amazing views of the London fireworks.

Your ticket includes unlimited drinks throughout the night - think wine, prosecco, beer and house spirits. You'll also receive a free hot meal, before boogieing to pop hits played by live DJs.

• Location: Tamesis, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP
• When: 8pm - 4am
• Price: from £104.94 per person
• Why we recommend: with its glitter-and-sparkles dress code and electric atmosphere, we suggest hopping aboard if you're after a lively, feel-good night to welcome 2026 in true London style. Plus, DJ Paul Cud spins the best in uplifting house and disco: think Donna Summer meets Daft Punk

Why squeeze into a crowded bar when you can welcome the new year aboard a buzzing boat party? Permanently moored on the Thames, Tamesis Dock offers prime views of London's fireworks, alongside uplifting house and disco courtesy of DJ Paul Cud.

Your £104.94 ticket includes five drinks tokens, tasty party bites, and an atmosphere that's guaranteed to keep you moving into the early hours. Expect a glittering dress code, a dancefloor packed until 4am, and pizzas on deck if you need a late-night refuel.

• Location: Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE
• When: 6.30pm - 1am
• Price: from £614.80 per person 
• Why we recommend: celebrating aboard two of London's most iconic vessels - the Dixie Queen and the Elizabethan -  means that you're treated to a night of luxury from start to finish 

Ring in 2026 aboard the iconic Dixie Queen and Elizabethan with Thames Luxury Charters' unforgettable New Year's Eve cruise. Enjoy a sparkling prosecco welcome, a four-course fine dining experience with live acoustic music, and free-flowing drinks as you cruise past London's illuminated landmarks.

Then, transfer to the Elizabethan for a rooftop party featuring a live DJ, late-night bites, and spectacular front-row views of the midnight fireworks and Champagne toast.

• Location: Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8 5BP
• When: 7.30pm - 12.30am
• Price: from £27.50 per person
• Why we recommend: with DJ K Ben on the decks spinning everything from house anthems to those gloriously cheesy Noughties hits, you can count on a night full of sing-alongs and dancefloor fun. The boat's permanently moored setting makes it a relaxed yet lively spot to celebrate, complete with a glitter-and-sparkles dress code that adds to the festive mood

If you're after cheap New Year's Eve boat parties, London's Battersea Barge has you covered. Climb aboard from 7.30pm for a night of feel-good house, cheesy Noughties hits and pure party vibes courtesy of DJ K Ben.

Tickets start from just £27.50 per person, or you can grab a combo ticket for £54 to carry on celebrating at nearby Tamesis Dock until 4am. With a sparkling dress code and a buzzing crowd, this permanently moored boat is the perfect spot to welcome 2026.

• Location: Victoria Embankment, Westminster, SW1A 2HR
• When: 7pm - 3am
• Price: from £650 per person
• Why we recommend: we love The Tattershall Castle for New Year's Eve because it's unlike anywhere else in London. This 90-year-old paddle steamer, moored right on the Thames opposite the London Eye, offers a front-row seat to the city's iconic fireworks - an experience you simply can't get anywhere else

The top New Year's Eve fireworks cruise London has to offer? Step aboard The Tattershall Castle and experience a celebration like no other. Moored right on the Thames, opposite the London Eye, this 90-year-old paddle steamer offers an unforgettable vantage point for the New Year's fireworks.

From 7pm to 3am, enjoy rolling canapés, six drink tokens, and an incredible atmosphere with live entertainment throughout the evening. As the clock strikes midnight, the world-famous Mayor of London's fireworks will light up the sky right above you. It's the ultimate way to welcome 2026.

• Location: Tower Pier, Lower Thames Street, EC3N 4DT
• When: 9.30pm - 1am
• Price: from £350 per person
• Why we recommend: a front row seat to one of the world's most famous NYE firework displays plus live entertainment and an iconic London backdrop make for a more than memorable way to see off 2025

Say goodbye to 2025 in style with a New Year's Eve Cruise along the iconic River Thames. Take your pick from three or five-course dinner packages, plus live jazz or on-deck DJs and grab a front row seat for the capital's spectacular show of fireworks.

As if it couldn't get any better, you'll get a glass of champagne to welcome you on board and another to see in the new year, along with whatever tipple takes your fancy from the bar.