Party Boats for Private Hire on London's River Thames

Capital Pleasure Boats

Fleet:

Golden Flame

Golden Jubilee

Sundance

Functions:

Club Nights

Corporate/Office Parties

Services and Information:

Quick Comparison Table

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Family Parties

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

Whatever your celebration a family event is one to be treasured forever, so what better way to spend it than gliding down London's River Thames with a glass of champagne in your hand and all your friends and family around you.

If it's a wedding reception you are planning please click here for more information.

View From The River At Night - Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge

We cater for parties of 40 to 300 people. All events are treated individually and can be tailor made to suit your taste and budget - we can arrange DJ or band, catering and decorations, or leave it all up you if you prefer.

"I had a wonderful birthday party. Everything went well and was organised! You were adaptable and helpful to allow me to cater for my particaular needs ... The team were professional and polite and the boat trip up and down the Thames was brilliant " Sophia Mughal, Golden Jubilee February 2008

The table below shows passenger numbers for each vessel, please click on the vessel name for further information. You can also view our quick reference guide to see how the boats compare.

Golden Star	Golden Flame	Golden Jubilee	Sundance
40 - 120	120 - 240	120 - 240	150 - 300

Please note minimum passenger numbers are subject to change depending on the day and month of your function. Please ask the office for more details.

Catering - Whichever vessel you choose our in-house caterers can provide classy canapés, a simple buffet or a more lavish Silver Service meal for your guests. Alternatively you can bring on your own catering for a small surcharge.

Entertainment - We can arrange entertainment to suit all types of functions; the ever popular disco could be supplemented with a band or karaoke. Close up magicians, caricaturists, fun casino tables and many more can also be arranged.

Should you require a photographer organised, Capital Pleasure Boats can highly recommend Fergus Noone. A Greenwich local, Fergus has many years experience photographing both weddings and the river, and 'Golden Jubilee' in particular. A sample of his work can be seen on his website www.fergusnoone.com

Flowers can enhance the perfect day and our resident florists, Manchester Flowers of London, can create the perfect floral setting for you. View their website at www.floristlondon.uk.com.

MV Golden Star caters for the mid-range party of 40-120 guests. She able to seat up to 60 in the booth seating around the perimeter of the vessel with the possibility of further seating in the centre of the vessel.

"Jo, Just wanted to thank you for all the help and co-orperation you provided over the last 12 months. Our party was a great success. The DJ was grea, the catering excellent, the bar staff very efficeint and couteous. Having glassware instead of plastic was priceless. All in all, this helped to give us great memeories of a wonderful evening. Once again, many thanks and we'd certainly recommentd your company." Golden Star, May 2007

Golden Star outside London eye

Her spacious interior provides ample space for a variety of catering and entertainment possibilities. The sundeck generous is the perfect place to enjoy a drink and a breath of fresh air. Please click here for full details.

Interior of the Golden Star

MV Golden Flame is a great boat to enjoy family celebrations for up to 240 guests. Inside there are 2 spacious saloons with fixed bench seating and fully stocked bars, as well as space for a DJ, band, fun casino or other entertainment. Her full service galley allows for catering of all kinds, from a light buffet to a la carte dining.

Uniquely among our boats the lower saloon can be shut for smaller more intimate events, preventing your guests from spreading out too much and keeping the party atmosphere alive. Please click here for full details.

Golden Flame Party Boat Available For Hire On The River Thames
The Golden Flame

MV Golden Jubilee is ideal for larger parties, milestone birthday celebrations, anniversaries and wedding receptions. One of the most versatile and adaptable vessels on the Thames today she is capable of carrying up to 240 friends and family and boasts two large decks and an additional outer sun deck.

Golden Jubilee Party Boat - Upper Deck Looking Towards Sundeck
Golden Jubilee Upper Deck

The spacious dance floor in the upper saloon is the perfect place to enjoy music from our in-house DJ or a live band. The sun deck offers great photo opportunities with stunning backdrops.

The full service galley ensures catering for any budget, from a simple buffet, to a barbeque or three-course silver-service meal. Please click here for full details.

Golden Jubilee Lower Deck
Lower deck on the Golden Jubilee

MV Sundance is set out over three-decks and is able to hold up to 300 passengers. Sunrise is great for parties and celebrations of all kinds. Her expansive sundeck is a great place to take in the sights, whist her main and lower saloon offer a variety of dinning and dancing possibilities.

A typical evening may include a reception of chilled champagne on the sundeck followed by a hot & cold buffet or silver service meal prepared on board by one of our carefully selected caterers.

During your meal we can entertain you with a discreet string quartet or table entertainers, a caricaturist or close-up magician. After the meal guests can either repair to the lower saloon for a live band or disco, or move back up the sundeck to enjoy the spectacularly lit sights of London. Please click here for full details.

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