From after-hours speedboat experiences to serene cruises down the Regent’s Canal, the London boat party game is strong. Not just an option for the summer months, boat parties in London are a popular choice for private functions whether they be for office socials, corporate events, birthday celebrations or pretty much anything else. We’ve toured the waterways and come back with this guide to the best private boat parties in London.
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Last updated on 16th May 2018
Exciting News Klaxon - we can offer DMN customers an exclusive 8% discount on hire fees for West End on the Thames. Specialists in delivering memorable private functions with entertainment and stunning views of central London, these guys have a dedicated team who will take all the hassle out of party-planning to create a stress-free, bespoke event. Suitable for anywhere between 2 and 500 guests, this is the ideal fit for those seeking corporate boat party hire in London.
Tailor-made for those hazy sunny days, Alfred Le Roy whisks you away for a 2-and-a-half hour cruise of the River Lea. This Cocktail Cruise is a gem of the London boat party scene, with unique booze-spiked kombucha drinks served alongside prosecco if there's reason to celebrate. Sit back, soak in those rays and cruise along one of the prettiest parts of Hackney; there's cover if the British weather throws you a curve ball.
With room for up to 240 guests, The Golden Jubilee is a great choice for private boat parties in London no matter what the occasion. Hop aboard this Thames cruiser and take in the glory of central London's landscape; there's two decks complete with fully stocked bars, a DJ booth and plenty of room to dance. These guys offer bespoke planning assistance and, best of all, you can save 10% on hire fees if you book with us.
Looking to hire a canal boat in London? We can vouch personally for the Canal Boat Party, which gives you the freedom to host your own private event while you cruise along the beautiful waterways of the Regent's Canal. The boat is all yours for two hours (except the captain, of course) so bring along a picnic spread, plenty of boozy refreshments and a party playlist to make a day of it!
Can we just take a sec to appreciate those views? You couldn't ask for a more stunning and unique location to host a private boat party than aboard the Tatts. Permanently moored on the Embankment, it's an iconic spot in which to host a private function for groups anywhere between 40 and 220 in size. Promising great hospitality and a cracking range of cocktails alongside that beauty of a vantage point, head for drinks on the deck during the summer or take things inside for more boozing and merriment during the cooler months.
Another of London's best river boat parties goes down at Bar & Co, the late-night party bar moored at Temple Pier. The boat can host up to 130 and the licence can extend to 3am, while the front row views of the London Eye and Big Ben speak for themselves. Bar & Co is a bar, restaurant and nightclub all at once, and can be hired out for private parties, corporate events and stag or hen nights in the heart of buzzing central London.
Permanently moored on the South Bank, R. S Hispaniola is a classy and chic boat to hire privately. The two-tiered vessel is a mix of plush interiors, delicious cocktails and a menu full of British and European goodies. It also has some incredible views of the South Bank, London Eye and Houses of Parliament.
