CPBS: Party Boats for Private Hire on London's River Thames

Capital Pleasure Boats - Putting You First

Capital Pleasure Boats offer private boat hire on the River Thames in London. Our luxury pleasure boats have a capacity of between 40 and 240 passengers and make ideal party venues, suitable for a wide range of riverboat trips including birthdays, disco cruises, club nights, office parties, student events, sightseeing cruises, corporate charters and weddings.

  • Golden Star

    Golden Star

    One of the most popular party boats in London. Capable of catering for private hire functions of 40 to 120 guests. Particularly suited to family celebrations, office functions, corporate entertainment, sightseeing trips and parties

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  • Golden Sunrise

    Golden Sunrise

    Formerly the Miyuki Maru, and the newest addition to our fleet, the Golden Sunrise caters for 60-200 guests. With two internal decks and a large sun-deck to the rear she is extremely versatile and can play host to a variety of events.

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  • Golden Flame

    Golden Star

    Golden Flame was refurbished in 2007. You can hire this stunning vessel for up to 240 of your guests. She is the ideal river boat whether you are looking for a unique party venue or you are entertaining clients on a cultural trip down the Thames.

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  • Golden Jubilee

    Golden Star

    Golden Jubilee is the ultimate London party boat. With two spacious saloons and a large sundeck she is the ideal vessel for all manner of boat parties, including birthdays, club nights, office parties, corporate entertainment and student parties.

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Latest News

  • 25th April: We do still have boats available for the period of the Olympic Games, please use the link on the right for more information.

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  • February 2012: We are proud to be taking part in the Queens Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June. Unfortunately however we have no tickets available for purchase for this event.

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  • 6 September: We are pleased to welcome Michael into the CPBS family as he embarks on his career with us a Trainee Bar Mananger. We also wish Sav all the best for his future career as he jets off to warmer climes.

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We are proud to be taking part in the Queens Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June. Unfortunately we have no tickets available for purchase for this event.

  • It’s our birthday

    and we want
    to give you a present!

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  • Club Nights

    Hire CPBS' larger party boats as ideal venues for your club night on the Thames.

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  • Office Parties

    Just finished an important project and looking for a way to thank your staff?

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  • Family Functions

    A family event is one to be treasured forever, we’ll ensure a memorable event.

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  • Marine Service

    We also opperate tugs and workboats for safety work, towing, filming and more.

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A great experience overall! You were very helpful in answering my many questions. I will definitely be in touch next year to organise another trip! Thanks Niall Kirk, Golden Star, September 2009

We do still have vessels available for hire during the period of the Olympic Games. Please click below for more details.

Boat Hire Summer 2012