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
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.
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
Bankside Pier
Bankside
London
SE1 9DT
Directions to Blackfriers Pier
Nearest underground station: Blackfriars
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.
Reviews
Just a note to thank you so much for the tasty food you served, everybody were happy and enjoyed the lunch.