New Year's Eve Cruise 2024/25

Celebrate the final hours of 2024 aboard our River Thames Party Cruise and welcome the New Year in style!

Cruise Highlights

Key Features

Cruise Options

Dietary Information

Directions

Additional Information

NYE Fireworks on the River Thames

NYE Fireworks on the River Thames


Cruise Highlights

Date: New Year's Eve 2024
Location: River Thames, London
Activities: Fireworks viewing, dancing, and dining.

Why Celebrate on the Thames?

Experience the festive atmosphere and energy of London.
Enjoy a unique perspective of London’s landmarks and stunning fireworks display.

Key Features

Fireworks Display: Prime viewing spot for the Big Ben chimes and London's fireworks.
Timing: Vessels moor at 11.30 PM for the fireworks.


Cruise Options

Onyx of London (Family-Friendly) - parents with families only! 
  • Age Requirement: Suitable for children aged 5 and over.
  • Views: Unmatched sights of Big Ben and the fireworks.
  • Menu: Hot Buffet
  • Deck: Fully open top deck for 360-degree views.
  • Lower Saloon: Limited Indoor seating available.
  • Entertainment: DJ playing chart hits, soul, disco, RnB, and dance classics.
  • Timing: 9 PM - 1 AM, departing from Bankside Pier.
  • Beverages: Unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks; other drinks available for purchase.

Price per person:

  • £250.00 (ages 14 and over)
  • £220.00 (ages 5-13)

Note: Capacity is 70 passengers, with limited seating.

 

London Belle (Family-Friendly) - parents with families only!
  • Age Requirement: Suitable for children aged 5 and over.
  • Views: Unmatched sights of Big Ben and the fireworks.
  • Menu: Hot Buffet
  • Lower Saloon: Limited Indoor seating available.
  • Entertainment: DJ playing chart hits, soul, disco, RnB, and dance classics.
  • Timing: 8.30 PM - 12.30 AM, departing from Festival Pier.
  • Beverages: Unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks; other drinks available for purchase.

Price per person:

  • £250.00 (ages 18 and over)
  • £250.00 (aged 14-17 years)
  • £220.00 (ages 5-13)

Note: Capacity is 70 passengers, with limited seating.

 

Sapphire of London (Adults Only)
  • Age Requirement: 21+
  • Views: Spectacular views of Big Ben and fireworks.
  • Menu: Hot Buffet - the perfect way to keep warm on a chilly night!
    • Slow-cooked Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Chick Peas and African Spices (DF, GF)
    • Spiced squash and vegetable stew with roasted pepper harissa (VG, GF)
    • Chef's choice of salads
    • Chef's choice of desserts
  • Entertainment: DJ with a mix of chart hits, soul, disco, RnB, and dance classics.
  • Timing: 8 PM - 1 AM, departing from Blackfriars Pier.
  • Beverages: Fully-stocked bar, accepting cash and card payments.

Price: £199.00 per person

 

Pearl of London (Adults Only)

  • Cruise Highlights
    • 5-hour New Year's Eve Cruise
    • Glass of fizz on arrival
    • Unlimited beer, wine, Prosecco & soft drinks
    • Three-decked vessel with two heated decks and an upper deck to soak in the views
  • Age Requirement: 21+ (nightclub-style cruise with limited seating)
  • Views: Nighttime views of London's iconic landmarks from the Thames and fireworks display.
  • Buffet Menu: Light party buffet (cold finger food)
    • Standard Option
      Chicken Caesar wrap
      Cumberland sausage roll with red onion jam
      Lamb kofta with a mint yogurt tzatziki
      Crispy vegetable spring roll
      Chicken skewers
      Chicken and creamed leeks tartlette
      Salad Station: Potato salad, green salad
       
      Vegetarian Option
      Cheese and onion wrap
      Spinach and vegan feta leek triangles
      Beetroot falafels and beetroot dressing 
      Crisp vegetable samosa
      Mixed vegetable and smoked applewood tartlette
      Onion bhajis
      Salad Station: Potato salad, green salad
       
      Vegan Option
      Roasted festive vegetables with sun dried tomatoes and humous
      Spinach and vegan feta leek triangles
      Beetroot falafels and beetroot dressing 
      Vegetable gyzos
      Crisp vegetable filo samosa
      Onion bhajis
      Salad Station: Potato salad, green salad
  • Entertainment: DJ with a mix of chart hits, soul, disco, R&B, 80's/90's/00's and party classics.
  • Timing: 8 PM - 1 AM, departing from Bankside Pier.
    • Please be at the pier at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
  • Beverages: Fully-stocked bar, accepting cash and card payments.

Price: £240.00 per person

 

Jewel of London (Adults Only)
  • Cruise Highlights
    • 5-hour New Year's Eve Cruise
    • Glass of fizz on arrival
    • Unlimited beer, wine, Prosecco & soft drinks
    • Three-decked vessel with two heated decks and an upper deck to soak in the views
  • Age Requirement: 21+ (nightclub-style cruise with limited seating)
  • Views: Nighttime views of London's iconic landmarks from the Thames and fireworks display.
  • Buffet Menu: Light party buffet (cold finger food)
    • Standard Option
      Chicken Caesar wrap
      Cumberland sausage roll with red onion jam
      Lamb kofta with a mint yogurt tzatziki
      Crispy vegetable spring roll
      Chicken skewers
      Chicken and creamed leeks tartlette
      Salad Station: Potato salad, green salad
       
      Vegetarian Option
      Cheese and onion wrap
      Spinach and vegan feta leek triangles
      Beetroot falafels and beetroot dressing 
      Crisp vegetable samosa
      Mixed vegetable and smoked applewood tartlette
      Onion bhajis
      Salad Station: Potato salad, green salad
       
      Vegan Option
      Roasted festive vegetables with sun dried tomatoes and humous
      Spinach and vegan feta leek triangles
      Beetroot falafels and beetroot dressing 
      Vegetable gyzos
      Crisp vegetable filo samosa
      Onion bhajis
      Salad Station: Potato salad, green salad
  • Entertainment: DJ with a mix of chart hits, soul, disco, R&B, 80's/90's/00's and party classics.
  • Timing: 8.30 PM - 1.30 AM, departing from Bankside Pier.
    • Please be at the pier at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
  • Beverages: Fully-stocked bar, accepting cash and card payments.
Price: £280.00 per person

Dietary Information

Our kitchen is not nut-free. For dietary requests (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.), please email info@riverthamescruises.co.uk by Friday, 13th December. We will attempt to accommodate requests but may substitute similar items if necessary.


Directions

Directions to Bankside Pier
Just opposite The Globe Theatre

Address:
Bankside Pier
Bankside
London
SE1 9DT


Directions to Blackfriers Pier
Nearest underground station: Blackfriars

Address:
Blackfriars Pier
White Lion Hill
London
EC4V 3QR

Additional Information:

  • Seating is limited and not guaranteed.
  • Boarding passes will be emailed by Friday, 13th December 2024, or the next working day for later purchases. Please ensure the correct email address is provided.
  • Photo ID and boat tickets are required prior to boarding. Pier passes can be sent with tickets if needed.
  • Please allow for extra travel time due to road and station closures; use public transport as taxis and private vehicles are restricted near piers.
  • Our vessels cannot accommodate for latecomers. Group bookings must arrive together.
  • NOTE: Please be aware that the Onyx of London and London Belle are exclusively family vessels.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Just a note to thank you so much for the tasty food you served, everybody were happy and enjoyed the lunch.

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