We appreciate that before making a booking or in the excitement leading up to setting sail, you or your group may have various questions, or want to gain a better understanding of what to expect. That’s why our Crew have drawn on the frequently asked questions over numerous years to compile an extensive list of answers for you. And, if the answer you’re looking for isn’t listed, then please don’t make us ‘walk the plank’. Ask us and our friendly crew will be happy to help – they love an unusual question!\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n On Fridays, we party 7pm \u2013 11pm * and on Saturdays it\u2019s 8pm \u2013 Midnight. On the odd occasion, this may vary by approx. 15 minutes.<\/p>\n The boat will arrive at the designated pier 15 minutes beforehand for boarding, so don\u2019t panic if you arrive early and can\u2019t see it!<\/p>\n Once we\u2019ve set sail, the boat cannot return for anyone running late, so get a shuffle on and make sure you\u2019re all on time.<\/p>\n *Thursdays added in December; 7-11pm<\/p>\n The boat party will depart from a central London Pier, usually within walking distance of Westminster, Waterloo or Tower Hill stations\u2026 the exact pier will be confirmed on your e-ticket, which we send to you on the Monday before the event!\u00a0 We may know the Pier sooner, so feel free to contact us to ask.<\/p>\n But if you want to start the party even earlier, we have exclusive \u2018pre-cruise\u2019 party packages available at a nearby riverside venue \u2013 ask us for more info!<\/p>\n The fully licensed bars are reasonably priced \u2013 no Pirate pricing here! You\u2019ll find all the usual favourites with a wine, beer, cider or single measure spirit with mixer) being covered by \u00a36 – \u00a37 & soft drinks by \u00a32.50 – \u00a33. Captain Sensible says \u201cremember to drink responsibly!\u201d.<\/p>\n The bars accept card and cash.<\/p>\n Want to set up a tab? We can\u2019t run open tabs so you\u2019ll need to pre-purchase drink tokens. Contact us for details.<\/p>\n With unrivalled access to the biggest fleet on the Thames, we have a range of boats (capacity 100 \u2013 375) that you may be sailing on. Each vessel used is fully equipped, maintained to a high safety standard and has plenty of dancing room!<\/p>\n Some of our boats are more accessible than others. Please check with our events team before purchasing tickets so you can determine the suitability.<\/p>\n Once we get going, you\u2019ll barely notice you\u2019re on the Thames \u2013 so we\u2019re confident that you won\u2019t feel sea-sick on one of our boat parties! Of course, if you do feel unwell (or any other medical emergency) the captain is able to pull alongside a pier to let you off.<\/p>\n We live in the UK, we\u2019re pretty used to inconsistent weather \u2013 thankfully, come sun, rain or even snow, nothing stands in the way of our boat parties! Well, except severe fog, which may cause us to cancel. We\u2019ll be sure to give as much notice as possible in these situations!<\/p>\n We\u2019re still under land-laws when we\u2019re out on the river, so it\u2019s strictly no smoking or vaping inside, but you\u2019re able to light up on the sundecks.<\/p>\n On the boats, almost anything goes \u2013 dress up your Stags, dust down the \u2018L Plates\u2019, channel your inner Jack Sparrow, or just come as you are. But please ensure any fancy dress is deemed non-offensive.\u00a0 Whilst trainers, jeans and shorts are permitted onboard, please remember that if we\u2019re arranging nightclub entrance for you, the clubs do have a strict \u2018no leisure wear\u2019 dress code. If you have any doubts, we recommend checking with the post cruise clubs directly.<\/p>\n Feel Good Party Music!!<\/p>\n Our resident DJs have tracks for all occasions, from past to present, from chart toppers and RnBg\/garage bangers to club classics and cheesy party anthems\u2026 if you want to hear something particular, all of our DJs will happily take requests on the night.<\/p>\n Warning: dodgy requests may result in your fellow sailors making you walk the plank.<\/p>\n If you \u201ccan\u2019t stop, can\u2019t stop your feet\u201d, then we are able to get you free guestlist nightclub entrance at a range of popular London clubs (Ministry of Sound, Popworld, Be at One, Beduins and more. This must be requested at the time of booking.<\/p>\n We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ll love every minute of our parties and simply won\u2019t want it to end, but, in case of a mutiny, we\u2019re not able to stop the boat until the advertised time \u2013 however, if it\u2019s a medical emergency, our captain can pull alongside and allow the relevant party to disembark.We do not recommend jumping overboard, even if you consider yourself an Olympic swimmer!<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s Ladies Night, a Sport\u2019s Social, a Hen Party or a Stag Do, you\u2019re all welcome. On occasion we may seek the Captain\u2019s approval, or look to ensure that the boat has a good demographic mix, with the view of ensuring a positive party atmosphere.<\/p>\n Our caterers and vessels all have exceptional food hygiene ratings and run a tight ship when it comes to health and safety. For that reason, party-goers are not permitted to bring their own food or drink.<\/p>\n Groups of 20+ are entitled to a discounted price and as a thank you for arranging the booking, the group organiser receives a free ticket.\u00a0 <\/strong>Keyworkers also receive a discounted price. Contact the event\u2019s team for more info.<\/p>\n We\u2019re all about creating a fun, enjoyable party atmosphere for everyone. Therefore, any seating on our party boats is non reservable. Throughout the night, people tend to move between floors, the outside deck and bar area. Meaning tables and chairs often become available at various stages.But, if you want to reserve an area nearby to start the party pre-cruise, just let us know and we can give you some more info?<\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it, we\u2019re all a bit more conscious of what we\u2019re eating and we get that \u2013 so just let us know your dietary preferences when you book and we\u2019ll ensure you\u2019re covered. Vegetarians, vegans, gluten free, halal are all catered for upon prior request. Sorry but we cannot guarantee a \u2018no nut environment\u2019.<\/p>\n Boat Party tickets are non-refundable, but we will always try and be as flexible as possible. So, if you give us with as much notice as you can, we are sometimes able to move you to a future date or offer alterative suggestions to soften any loss. Please note though, that this is not always guaranteed due to our operating costs.<\/p>\n Awesome! We offer flexible payment options.Pay in FULL with a card click here<\/a> (booking fee applies)Pay by bank transfer (no booking fee). You can either pay an initial DEPOSIT or in FULL. Email info@londonboatparty.co.uk<\/a> or call 020 3370 0998 to request the details.<\/p>\n If you book online<\/strong><\/a>, there are 2 parts to your confirmation.Part 1 \u2013 Upon making your payment, you will automatically receive a booking confirmation and eticket.Part 2 \u2013 You will be emailed the week prior to departure (usually on the Monday) with all the necessary boarding details i.e. boat name, pier\/location & times.<\/p>\n If you book via bank transfer<\/strong>, upon receiving your payment, we will manually send you an email confirmation. \u00a0Your e-ticket will then be emailed the week prior to departure (usually the Monday) with all the necessary boarding details i.e. boat name, pier\/location & times.<\/p>\n We get that it can be confusing with various websites all offering boat parties. We have a few different websites ourselves. We also have numerous party planning Agents and Suppliers that place their bookings with us. So even if you don\u2019t book with us directly, there\u2019s a likelihood that we\u2019ll still be welcoming you aboard our ship. This emphasises our long standing credibility and that you can book with confidence. And don\u2019t forget our PRICE MATCH PROMISE! With an increasing number of ticket selling platforms, please be warned \u2018me hearties\u2019 that there are also some \u2018Pirates\u2019 out there that make invalid claims, or only offer a limited number of dates and tend to use older\/smaller boats. Where as we have run ALL year round for 50+yrs and use a large fleet of boats of all sizes. We also receive calls from disgruntled customers informing us of their cruise being cancelled and having to chase refunds for months. We recommend that if there\u2019s no Company address or a landline phone number, take caution.<\/p>\n We use a variety of boats, ranging in size and facilities. As space is limited onboard, many do not have a cloakroom. They do have a rail to hang your coat but this is unattended. Most people utilise the rail or hang their coats on their chairs. The benefit of being out on the river is that nobody can run off during the cruise with someone else\u2019s belongings (unless they want to jump ship and swim!). Everyone embarks and disembarks together.<\/p>\n We cannot store bags. We suggest that you find a nearby \u2018locker type\u2019 storage option.<\/p>\n The boats are heated. Whilst they all have outside areas, these are merely additional deck space\/areas for you to enjoy the sights and breeze in your hair, or to have a cigarette. The PARTY happens inside, so cold weather or rain won\u2019t affect your enjoyment, nor your hairdo!<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FAQs So what is the \u2018London Boat Party\u2019? We appreciate that before making a booking or in the excitement leading up to setting sail, you or your group may have various questions, or want to gain a better understanding of what to expect. That’s why our Crew have drawn on the frequently asked questions over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"narrow-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nSearch the FAQs<\/h2>\n
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Are you able to refund me if I have to cancel?<\/a><\/h3>\n
I\u2019m ready to book \u2013 what\u2019s next?<\/a><\/h3>\n
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I\u2019ve seen a similar cruise on another website. Why should I book with you?<\/a><\/h3>\n
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