The Golden Flame Party Boat
The Golden Flame is a spectacular Thames party boat, available for private hire for birthdays, family functions, themed parties, discos, club nights, corporate entertainment, a la carte dining, weddings and much more, for up to 240 guests. A firm favourite with our clients we are often told she is one of the best party boats available for hire in London.
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Golden Flame - at a glance
- Capacity up to 240 passengers
- Maximum for a seated meal 84
- Full service galley available
- No requirement to have catering
- Cruise from the pier of your choice*
- Free no obligation quote and viewing
- 25% deposit to secure your date
- Two spacious internal decks
- Large sundeck to the rear of the boat
- Variety of table layouts
- Bespoke DJ booth and dance floor
- DJ hire or DJ equipment hire on request
- Two bars, one on each level
- All drinks to be purchased from CPBS
- Full central heating if required
Minimum bar spend may apply
*subject to availability
More about the Golden Flame
Spread over two decks, MV Golden Flame’s strength is her versatility; the upper deck’s saloon with bar and DJ booth leads out to the sundeck, ideal for summer barbecues, moonlight cocktails or simply enjoying the sun and sights of the Thames; whilst the lower saloon with its second bar and access to the galley is perfect for eating or dancing.
Uniquely among our boats the lower saloon of the Golden Flame can be shut for smaller, more intimate events, preventing your guests from spreading out too much and keeping the party atmosphere alive.
Both spacious saloons have fixed bench seating and fully stocked bars, as well as space for a DJ, band, fun casino, cabaret or other entertainment.
MV Golden Flame also boasts a full service galley enabling our professional caterers to serve you almost anything from canapés to a barbeque or sit down meal in style and comfort. The interiors of all our party boats are non-smoking, however smoking is permitted on the large open deck of the Golden Flame.
M.V. Golden Flame is ideal for a wide variety of boat parties of up to 240 guests.
Whatever your occasion, selecting the Golden Flame as your venue will ensure that you and your guests enjoy all the sights and sounds that a fantastic function on the Thames can offer.
Don’t be surprised if our boats look familiar, you may well have seen then on the websites and social media of other companies. We own and operate them, but we also work with a variety of party planners, event organisers and agents who book the boats directly with us on behalf of customers. As the owners, we can offer the most flexibility and can always offer you the best price too.
Email one of our friendly event organisers today to check availability and discuss your requirements.
Golden Flame - Charter Rates 2026/2027
Valid from 1st January 2026 – 30th December 2026
| Time | Monday - Wednesday | Thursday | Friday - Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
Daytime Hire – to 5pm (min 4 hours) | £375 per hour | £380 per hour | £400 per hour |
Evening Hire – 5pm to midnight (min 4 hours) | £440 per hour | £445 per hour | £485 per hour |
Nightime Hire – midnight to 1am | n/a | n/a | £735 per hour |
Valid from 1st January 2027 – 30th December 2027
| Time | Monday - Wednesday | Thursday | Friday - Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
Daytime Hire – to 5pm (min 4 hours) | £386 per hour | £391 per hour | £412 per hour |
Evening Hire – 5pm to midnight (min 4 hours) | £453 per hour | £458 per hour | £499 per hour |
Nightime Hire – midnight to 1am | n/a | n/a | £749 per hour |
*please note that Friday & Saturday evening hire cannot start earlier than 7pm and all events must finish by 10pm on Sunday
- Golden Flame is able to accommodate up to 240 guests
- DJ’s, live entertainment and catering can be arranged on request
- Special rate applies for bank holidays and New Years Eve
- Own Catering – £480 (£400 plus VAT)
- Own Entertainment – £84 (£70 plus VAT)*
- Playlist plug in – £31.20 per hour (£26 per hour plus VAT)*
- Hire of DJ equipment £78 per hour (£65 per hour plus VAT)*
- Minimum hire is for 4 hours
- A travel charge to embark or disembark at some piers may apply
- A charge will be applied for booking piers other than Temple Pier, this varies depending on the pier
- A minimum bar spend may apply to your booking
- Other surcharges may apply
- 2026 & 2027 prices, rates may increase for 2028 events
Golden Flame - Customer experiences
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Meet the Fleet
Golden Star
The Golden Star is the smallest of our river Thames boats but that doesn’t mean she is lacking in character. One large open saloon with space for up to 120 guests, plus a sundeck means she is perfectly suited for birthdays, anniversaries, family get-togethers and much more….
40-120 pax
Golden Spirit
New to our fleet the Golden Spirit (previously the Pride of London) boasts 2 airy saloons and a beautiful sundeck, making her suitable for family functions, club do’s, student parties, corporate events and more for 80-240 passengers.
80-240 pax
Golden Flame
2 internal saloons and a large sundeck make the Golden Flame boat suitable for all types of celebrations on the river Thames for 100-240 passengers. Uniquely among our vessels the lower saloon can be closed off, ideal for smaller groups who want two distinct areas for their function.
100-240 pax
Golden Jubilee
The most spacious of our fleet the Golden Jubilee is laid out over 2 decks and has a sun deck capable of holding 150 with ease. Extremely versatile, the Golden Jubilee is ideal for all types of family boat parties and celebrations on the River Thames.
120-240 pax
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