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FAQ - PRIVATE HIRE
Where does the London private boat hire go?
The London private boat cruises from your chosen embarkation pier, up and down the river so you can see all the sights of London and then will drop you back at your chosen disembarkation pier. Our Thames private boat hire would typically cruise to Greenwich, through the City to Westminster – may go further depending on timings and river tides.
What sights will I see on the London private boat hire?
Depending on the timings, tides and where you embark/disembark, you would typically see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye, Tate Modern, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the skyscrapers at Canary Wharf, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, and The O2 London.
How long is the London charter boat cruise?
Our average Thames private boat hire would be for 4 hours. You can cruise for shorter (Hire rate is a min 4-hours), or you could cruise for longer at an additional cost.
What is the maximum/minimum number of guests we can have onboard your London private boat hire?
You can have anywhere from 1 guest to 300 guests onboard your Thames private boat hire. Depending on your numbers and requirements, we would have your London private boat hire on the boat that would be best suited for you.
Does your London charter boat have an outside deck?
Yes, all our London charter boats have outside decks so you can get some fresh air and see the beautiful sights of London. Some London charter boats have completely open spaces, some have fixed seating, and some have outdoor furniture.
Are kids allowed on board your London charter boat?
Yes of course! They would just need to be accompanied by an adult.
Can we have decorations on the London charter boat? Yes of course!
You can decorate the London charter boat in whichever way you wish, ie. Balloons, banners, flags, bunting etc. However, some items are not allowed such as glitter, confetti, small streamers or open flames such as candles.
Is the London charter boat wheelchair accessible?
Depending on which London charter boat it is, it may be wheelchair accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements, that’s no problem just let us know and we have put your boat on the most suitable boat for you.
Which pier can we embark/disembark at?
You can embark and disembark at whichever pier you like (subject to availability and is tide dependent). The most popular piers we would use would be Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Blackfriars Pier, and Tower Pier. Let us know where you are based or which area of London you will be in, and we can see which pier would be best for you.
Can we have our London private boat hire event go past 11:30pm?
Yes, your London private boat hire event can go past 11:30pm. There will be a late finish surcharge applied.
Do you cater for all dietary requirements?
Yes, we cater for all dietary requirements, including gluten free. The only dietary requirement we wouldn’t cater for would be Kosher. If you would like Kosher meals please speak to our friendly sales team. We would need to know the dietary requirements no later than 7 working days prior to the Thames private boat hire event.
Do you do vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes, we do vegetarian and vegan options. If you see a dish on our menu that isn’t vegetarian or vegan, we can discuss it with our talented chefs and see if we can make them vegetarian or vegan.
Do you do halal food?
Yes, all our food is halal, except for the dishes containing pork.
Can we bring our own food and drinks on the London private boat hire?
If your London private boat hire event is off peak, you may be able to bring your own food onboard. This would need to be with a licensed caterer, and we would need to discuss their requirements and see proof of insurance. You wouldn’t be able to bring your own soft drinks or alcohol. The only exception would be for specialty drinks we cannot supply. There will be a corkage fee in these cases.
When do you need to know final numbers?
We would need to know final numbers at least 2 weeks prior to the London charter boat event.
When do you need the final payment?
We would need final payment at least 2 weeks prior to the Thames private boat hire event also.
Do you allow ticketed events?
We do not allow third party, promoted ticketed events. If the event is found to be at such it can be cancelled at any time, including during the event.
Do you allow 18th and 21st birthday parties?
We do not host birthdays under 25 as standard. If it is a small sit-down family event, an exception may be granted.
Do you allow smoking on the London charter boats?
Yes, we allow smoking on board London private hire boat in the designated smoking areas only.