Searching for a unique venue to celebrate Christmas and New Year in London, be it a company Christmas party or group of friends or family, you will find a Thames boat hire an exciting and different venue.

With festively decorated boats cruising the Thames you and your guests will get to take in London’s most famous landmarks lit up in all their splendour. The size of your group and type of Thames boat party you want to have will guide your choice of vessel. The Thames in London has many different boats of different shapes and sizes. Options include:

• An exclusive meal for 2 on your own private luxury power boat

• Company Christmas party for 20 – 300 guests on a Thames party boat

• Tickets to join New Years Eve celebrations on a London Party boat

• Scheduled Riverboat Disco Cruises for small and large groups

Land venues simply cannot compete, the Thames offers views of the most famous of London’s landmarks, viewed through unique and exciting venues of every style and price range imaginable. Funky contemporary party boats such as the Erasmus or Silver Barracuda contrast with the traditional Elizabethan replica paddle steamer or Edwardian replica steam ship. For smaller parties, a Sunseeker charter provides a luxury or a traditional wooden speed boat for the ultimate in exclusivity. All are fully heated and comply with the most rigorous of Europe’s safety standards – the strictest in the World.

When researching which boat is best for your Christmas or New Year celebrations I strongly recommend you view the boats that match your requirements. You will get a better idea of the size and quality of the boat and straight away see the level of service you can expect when onboard. Generally you get what you pay for, but there are exceptions – London Party Boats that do not present the quality the price they are charging suggests they should.

Once you have chosen the boat make sure you provisionally hold the date and times you would like. Friday and Saturday evenings are very popular so I would highly recommend booking several months in advance if you are after a key date. For example New Years Eve tickets are usually sold out by the beginning of December.

Once booked the operator will take you through the process of designing your boat party. Be aware you will need to pay in advance, often in full.

Boat hire in London is truly a fantastic and memorable way to celebrate this Christmas and New Year.