Introduction
When booking a private charter river boat party on the Thames in London you need to consider your requirements to ensure you provide the information needed to meet and hopefully exceed your expectations. To book a private Thames boat charter, your key thoughts should focus around the number of guests, your menu and entertainment requirements and an idea of the nature of your function (this could be a birthday party, unique venue for a wedding reception, disco cruise or maybe for corporate entertainment venue or as a unique conference venue).
The internet is an ideal source of information when deciding which boat you would like to hire on the river Thames in London. It provides up-to-date information on boat hire rates, pictures of the various luxury party boats available for hire and details of menus and tariffs. Some companyies such as http://www.livettslaunches.co.uk have a boat search facility allowing you to enter your requirements and be presented with boats for hire on the Thames in London that meet your needs. You can also find our terms and conditions of charter so you know exactly what you are signing for when you decide to proceed with your boat party.
Please find below a guide to the booking process for your private charter Thames Cruise.
Your Requirements
The first stage in the process is to decide on your requirements, which include:
- an approximate number of passengers for your Thames cruise
- the type of boat party you would like; such as a dinner cruise, disco cruise or canapé reception
- approximate budget including costs of boat hire, entertainment, menus and drinks
- the length of time you wish to be onboard the boat on the river
- what route on the Thames you would like to cruise
- where on the Thames in London you would like to board the boat
- if you wish to stay alongside the chosen London Pier whilst embarking / disembarking
- what sort of boat you would like to hire, maybe a modern contemporary boat, traditional period vessel or replica paddle steamer?
- when you would like to hire a boat on the Thames in London
We strongly recommend you consider several companies and view different London party boats to ensure you are aware of what
Thames party boats are available to charter on the Thames in London and for what prices.
I hope the information above helps you to organise your special event on the river Thames. Good luck
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