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The ORIGINAL London Boat Party + Food + FREE After Party!

The ORIGINAL London Boat Party + Food + FREE After Party!

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About This Event

The ORIGINAL London Boat Party is a long-standing Thames river party in central London on 3 October 2026, departing at 19:45. The event includes food and a free afterparty; ticket prices are listed on the organiser’s website.

What's Included?

- 4 hour cruise past all the key sights & illuminations

- Top Thames DJ playing a mix of Commercial & Chart, to RnB, Old Skool, Garage, 80's/90s/00s and Club Classics

- Light buffet meal

- Licensed bar at pub prices

- Free guest list entrance to a nightclub post-cruise (Ministry of Sound, Popworld or Be at One)- must be pre-requested

- Great party atmosphere - repeat booked by many!

Group booking?

Booking for x20 or more people? We appreciate the role of the party planner, meaning we'll reward you with a 'free organiser's ticket' for all your hard work! Contact us directly for further information:

Tel: 020 3370 0998 (Office hours 9:30am to 5pm, Mon-Fri)

Email: info@londonboatparty.co.uk

About this cruise:

Eat, drink, gossip and dance to the sounds of a top Thames DJ playing party anthems from the past to the present. After you've danced 'til you've dropped, enjoy the ever-changing illuminated sights of London, and grab a selfie with Tower Bridge providing the perfect Instagram backdrop! The fun doesn't have to stop when we 'drop anchor'. For those wanting an 'after party, we offer FREE guest-list entrance to a nearby nightclub.

By combining the biggest fleet of party boats with the biggest selection of dates, we run every weekend throughout the year! All our boats are maintained to shipshape standards and run by friendly and professional crew, who ensure a great party atmosphere and a memorable night out.

Birthdays, Office parties, Hens, Stags & Group celebrations are among our regular 'Sailors'. So go grab your 'Shipmates' and step aboard for a night of 'swashbuckling' fun, that's 'knot' to be missed.

Departure information and times:

Departure from a central London Pier between Big Ben and Tower Bridge (all are close to public transport links). Example post code is SE1 8XZ. The exact boarding details will be confirmed with your ticket(s).

Time of Cruise: 20:00-00:00

19:45 - Boarding Begins

20:00 - Prompt Departure

23:45-00:00 - Disembarkation

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS, TO ENSURE YOU DON'T MISS THE BOAT.

THERE ARE 2 PARTS TO OUR CONFIRMATION/BOARDING TICKET.

Part 1. TICKET CONFIRMATION

Instantly received after you have made your purchase. To speed up boarding, we would prefer you print it, but showing it on your phone is accepted. The times & location shown are for guidance only. TO ENSURE YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO, YOU WILL NEED THE DETAILS AS SET OUT IN PART 2.

Part 2. BOARDIND DETAILS

You will receive an email - usually 5 days prior to departure (or later if you have booked last minute). This email will provide you with the exact details (boat name, pier, time). without this info, you won't know where to go.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER and look out for an email from info@londonboatparty.co.uk

Failure to follow the above instructions may lead to you missing the boat. No refunds will be given.

CONTACT US

Should you wish to contact us with a question, our friendly team will be happy to help.

Tel: 020 3370 0998 (an emergency number is on our answerphone)

Email: info@londonboatparty.co.uk

Office hours: Mon - Fri 09.30 - 17.00

GENERAL INFORMATION

So you don't get made to walk the plank, please read the general information below about our policies.

TIMING & LOCATION & BOAT NAME

- Usual timings on SATURDAYS are:

Boarding - 7.45pm, Depart - 8pm

Return - 11.45m, End - Midnight.

On occasion, we may have to bring the timings forward by 15 mins. The boat only arrives at the Pier for the boarding time, so if you're early and can't see the boat, don't panic.

- We use various Piers. The boat will always start and finish at the same Pier. The most commonly used Piers are: Festival Pier (SE1 8XZ) or Westminster Pier (SW1A 2JH)

- We use a variety of party boats. YOUR BOAT, TIMES AND PIER WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AS MENTIONED ABOVE.

DRESS CODE

- The dress code is smart casual. Smart Jeans and trainers ARE permitted). If you wish to wear fancy dress, this must not be deemed offensive to any other guest. If it's hot and you wish to wear shorts, that's fine. *please see the 'after party' venue's dress code below.

FOOD

- Shortly after setting sail, a buffet will be served. Please ensure you notify us no later than 3 days prior to departure of any dietary requirements.

- Own food is NOT permitted unless otherwise agreed by us.

DRINK

- The licensed bar(s) are well stocked with a wide selection of drinks. Payment can be made by card or cash but we always recommend having some cash in case the card terminals have a technical issue. When you're in the middle of the river, you can't just pop to a cash point....unless you want to swim?!

- Many of the boats have a CHALLENGE 21yrs or 25yrs policy, so if you are or look under these ages, please ensure you have photo ID to avoid any disappointment at the bar.

- Own drink is NOT permitted.

SMOKING

- Smoking is permitted on the designated outside deck only.

SEATING

- All the boats used vary in size

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

The ORIGINAL London Boat Party + Food + FREE After Party! takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 19:45.

The ORIGINAL London Boat Party + Food + FREE After Party! is held at Central London Pier in London (Central London Pier, Central London, SE1 8XZ).

Tickets for The ORIGINAL London Boat Party + Food + FREE After Party! can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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