If you are privately hiring one of our boats you will need to read these ‘Things You Should Know’. Call us today on 020 7928 9009 if you have any questions.
Hire Information
Piers, Embarking and Disembarking
River Transfers
We can accommodate river transfers between the numerous Central London piers, avoiding the London traffic, or from Central London down river to Tower Pier, Canary Wharf, Greenwich and beyond. Alternatively, we can go up the river to Chelsea, Putney, Kew and Richmond, subject to tides.
Payment
Damage, Loss and Security
The Hirers are liable for any loss or damage to the vessel or equipment which is caused by a member of their party. For certain events the Company will insist on an advance damage deposit and/or the use of the Company’s own security staff. Clients are invited to inspect the vessel with the Captain, prior to embarkation, and to note any damage. They can then re-inspect the vessel with the Captain at the end of the party, when the Captain has completed the disembarkation of all the passengers.
SECURITY – We will require some clients having certain events to hire our preferred security personnel.
Bar Information
Full bar facilities are available on board. Please see our ‘Bar Prices List’ for prices. Boat hire fees include bar staff to serve from the bar. If you require drinks to be circulated this may require extra staff at additional cost, this service must be requested in writing in prior to the function.
BUYING DRINKS ON BOARD: Please note that we can only accept CASH PAYMENT for drinks on board the boats (we cannot accept card payment).
PLEASE NOTE THAT CLIENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING ANY DRINK ON BOARD including soft drinks and water
IF UNAUTHORISED DRINKS ARE BROUGHT ON BOARD, THE FUNCTION WILL BE TERMINATED (with the exception of corkage charged on wines and champagne which must be agreed with the office in writing in advance – see below for corkage charges)
ACCOUNT BARS: ALL ACCOUNT BARS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING and a £20.00 per head deposit is payable in advance as part of your private hire invoice, with the balance being paid by cheque on board at the end of the function.
As our client, you can choose to work your Account Bar a variety of ways including for example…
a) You pay for all drinks your guests consume
b) You only pay for your guests wine /beer/soft drinks (your guests pay for their own spirits)
c) You put a fixed amount of money behind the bar for your guests. Once this is spent guests buy their own drinks
CHAMPAGNE AND WINE LIST: For private parties wine and champagne can be ordered from our ‘Thames Cruises Wine List’. Please ask for a copy.
EXTRA STAFF TO CIRCULATE DRINKS £70.00 (inc VAT) per staff for up to 4 hours
CORKAGE CHARGES for PRIVATE HIRE: We charge corkage for wine and champagne bought onboard by clients which was not ordered from our wine list through our office. Corkage charges must be paid in advance and refunds will be made after the party for any wine not consumed. For the corkage charge we supply glasses, ice, etc, & our staff will serve drinks from the bar.
Corkage Charges: per standard bottle, wine £5.00 per bottle, sparkling wine £7.00 per bottle, champagne £9.00 per bottle.
Food
Music
Noise levels from discotheques are governed by noise limiters & are under the Captain’s control at all times.
DISCO / DJ HIRE FOR 4 X HOURS
MON-THURS £265 (inc. VAT) – EACH EXTRA HOUR £65 (inc. VAT)
FRI-SUN £290 (inc. VAT) – EACH EXTRA HOUR £70 (inc. VAT)
CLIENTS OWN MUSIC Clients bringing their own musical equipment on board for a surcharge of £70 (inc VAT) are responsible for getting it on and off the vessel. Equipment will be disembarked at the same pier as the passengers. The time allowed – max. 20 mins
Our Thames Party Boats
River Princess
(60 - 180 ppl)
Newly refurbished – large reception/dance deck with huge sliding roof.
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What River Thames Cruise Are You Planning?
How to Book one of our Thames Boats
For more information or to book one of our Thames Boats contact us direct today. Call us on 0207 928 9009 or fill in our online enquiry form with your requirements and we’ll get back to you.