From the Desk to the River: Unforgettable Summer Corporate Events on the Thames

Break free from routine and celebrate summer in true style with an unforgettable corporate event on the iconic River Thames. That’s right, if you’re looking to organise your organisation’s summer party, then you should give serious consideration to hiring a private boat and taking your team on an incredible River Thames cruise!
We’ve all been to countless summer events in stuffy venues in the city, but very few people have experienced the sun on their faces as they enjoy a private party on the river with the capital’s iconic skyline providing an epic backdrop.
Why should you choose to host your next corporate event on the Thames?
Few party venues in London allow you to make the most of the city’s iconic views with the warm sun on your face whilst breathing in that fresh summer air. We provide all that and more at West End on the Thames.
Our unique selection of vessels, ranging in size to cater to a wide range of groups, is ideal for your next summer social. Create a memorable team-building event out on the water, allowing you and your staff to socialise in style!
We can provide you with the ideal boat for your group, and our event management team can work closely with you to design an event that ideally suits your specific needs.
Let us charter a route that takes you and your team past London’s most iconic sites, from London Bridge and the Houses of Parliament to Battersea Power Station, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London. This is all the more impressive if you have team members coming in from outside the city, allowing them to take in London’s sites throughout the event!
When it comes to entertaining your guests, we can organise a host of summer party entertainment options, from live music to outdoor summer games on the deck. We can even work with you to create more personable entertainment or hire a professional team-building coach to facilitate activities. We can also provide expert tour guides to add a bit of context to the trip and mingling magicians to bring a bit of magic.
Our dedicated team has extensive experience working with huge corporate companies to create bespoke summer events that truly shine. If you choose to work with us, you’ll be able to create something supremely memorable, boosting team morale and allowing your staff to bond in style.
Three summer corporate event ideas on the River Thames
Do you need more help planning your summer party river cruise? Let's suggest a few events we can host on one of our vessels.
Sunset dinner cruise
Enjoy a beautiful, freshly cooked BBQ on board one of our boats as you cruise through the beating heart of London in the middle of summer. There are few sights more spectacular than the city’s skyline at dusk at this time of year, and this event allows you and your team to capture unforgettable photos with the historic Tower Bridge as a backdrop. Book a sunset dinner cruise on the Thames and create lasting memories for your team.
Daytime team-building day
Allow us to organise a team-building event with one of our expert performance coaches, and you can provide your team with an engaging, fun day on the river. Our coaches design bespoke sessions for your team that improve morale, cohesion, collaboration, and other soft skills. The team-building coach will tailor the activities to your company’s requirements, which they will arrange with you before the event.
Summer networking night
Are you looking to impress clients whilst boosting team morale? Why not invite important and prospective clients to your private riverboat cruise, offering you the chance to maximise your event and increase business? You can work with our team to make your event as formal or informal as possible, from tray service catering to a lavish summer seated dinner. Take your event to the next level with live music, whether a slick jazz band or an acoustic artist playing in the background as the sun sets over the river.
What to consider when planning your event?
If you’re planning a party on the River Thames, you’ll want to consider a few things.
First and foremost, you’ll want to have a clear understanding of your budget and the size of your party. That means you’ll be able to book the ideal vessel for your group within your price range.
You’ll also want to choose a boat that best suits your event. We’ve got boats with large indoor spaces for big parties and options with big outdoor decks that span the entire vessel length, making them ideal for events in summer! It’s worth noting that the Great British weather can turn at any point, so opting for a boat with plenty of indoor space is always wise.
Planning your event as early as possible is also a great idea. Summer parties are trendy, so you don’t want to miss out and approach our team after all our vessels are booked.
Our dedicated team can handle everything, so you can liaise with your assigned West End on the Thames event planner, who will work with you to ensure we deliver an event that exceeds expectations and is personable to your company. Most importantly, they will handle everything on the big day, so you can just let your hair down on board and enjoy the views, the food, the drinks, and the entertainment. We'll even ensure our photographer gets lots of great shots of your team, which can be shared in your office in the days after!
Get in touch with our team today
So, if you’re looking forward to hosting a top-tier social event on a private vessel on the River Thames, it’s about time you started planning!
Contact the team here at West End on the Thames today so we can get to work. Visit the summer event page here to submit your event brief, or call us on 020 8323 5827.
Written by Adam Rowden, creative copywriter at West End on the Thames.