There is a River Thames vessel to suit all kinds of events; family celebrations, product launches; corporate entertainment; meetings and conferences.  As a venue boat hire charges compare favourably with land based venues but your event has the added bonus of the River Thames as a back drop which is guaranteed to impress.

The size and type of vessel you need will depend on a few key elements; the number of guests; catering requirements, do you need formal dining, circulating finger food, bbq or no catering at all; space for dancing, a disco or a band.  When askingase provide as much information as possible.

Generally the hire price is charged hourly based on minimum hours, usually 3 during the day and 4 for evening events, there is no VAT on boat hire. The River Thames boat hire prices vary depending on the quality of the vessel and service on board.  There are inexpensive party boats where catering is not required suitable for informal disco parties and top corportae vessels suitable for product launches, corporate events, conferences, weddings etc.  

All Thames Riverboats offer catering with a wide variety of menus to suit each occasion and are generally flexible and will provide what you are looking for.  All boats have an on board bar and can offer a wine list for you to pre-order wines to compliment your menu.  All drinks are charged on a consumption basis and prices on board very reasonable.

The following lists boat names and their suitability for events.  Most vessels operate a banded pricing policy, Sun - Thurs hire tends to be less expensive than Fri/Sat.  If you return to the previous page you will see all the boats listed with hire prices and further information.

The Silver Sturgeon
The most prestigious vessel on the River Thames suitable for any kind of event.  Extremely spacious and impressive interior with the finest quality food and service, guaranteed to be an impressive event. Suitable for any number from 50 to 350 for dinner dance and up to 580 for cocktail reception.

The Silver Barracuda
Smaller sister of the Sturgeon above with the same quality throughout, suitable for up to 150 seated dining or 230 canape/cocktail event - full details - click here  http://www.thamescruisesandevents.com/catalog/i67.html

The Dixie Queen
London's premier and largest function boat with two large decks and a state of the art sound and lighting system plus a stage.  Maximum cruising capacity 630, finger buffet disco 520, seating dining for up to 420.  Catering is not a requirement on this vessel.

The Elizabethen
A medium size first class vessel with a lower dining deck and upper deck dance floor and bar plus a promenade walk way and large viewing deck.  The Elixabethan has a flexible layout and is suitable for most types of event.  Maximum capacity 236, seated dining 140, buffet 130.

The Erasmus
An excellent value mid range large party boat with contemporary styling, modern funishings, two bars and spacious outdoor deck.  Maximum capacity 340,  buffet 300, seated dining 210 over two decks. Catering is not a requirement on the Erasmus

The Edwardian
An elegant small vessel suitable for all manner of functions from boardroom dinners to family parties.  Maximum capacity is 100, 60 for silver service and 48 for seated buffet. 

The Golden Salamander
A flexible stylish mid range vessel with a flexible layout suitable for leisure or corporate events.  The lower deck has dining tables and chairs and the upper deck a dance floor and access to the outdoor viewing deck. Maximum capacity 180, seated dining 70, buffet disco 150.

The Salient
A bright spacious mid-range vessel suitable for both formal and informal events.  The lower deck has dining tables and chairs and the upper deck a dance floor and bar with access to the large outdoor viewing deck.  Maximum capacity 180, seated dining 70, buffet dance 150.

RIVER THAMES PARTY BOATS
The following vessels are very suitable for informal parties on the Thames.  All the boats are designed to offer maximum comfort in all weather conditions.

On board facilities include dining or seating areas, teak covered dance decks, comfortable bar reception areas and for those clear starry nights each vessel has at least one open observation deck. 

The Old London
30 - 130 guests
The Hurlingham
40 - 180 guests
The Viscountess
40 - 195 guests
The Royal Princess
80 - 250 guests

This is a just a sample of good quality vessels available to hire on the River Thames, please call 07900 352 235 or email the details of your event to  ThamesCruises@fastmail.co.uk