Anyone ever hired a party on a river/canal boat?

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Aman replied

8 November 2010, 08:53
What sort of event do you have in mind and for how many people?
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Wilmslow replied

8 November 2010, 07:38
Originally posted by MrMark View Post

Are they worth the money - a good experience?

I was on a company day out on a river boat on the Thames - open decks, disco, good food, made all the sweeter by a lovely summers evening. We met up at a lovely pub on the Thames for a few drinks before, right next to where the boat picked us up.

Think there was a hen party filled with lovely babes passing the other direction, which was pretty harsh - as there was no way of catching up with the totty after. Like wafting chocolat con curros in front of a dieting diabetic.......

The finance director took over the record decks and got a rollicking - influenced by more than a skinful.....

The best corporate day out I have had.

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MarillionFan replied

7 November 2010, 20:59
Originally posted by MrMark View Post

Sounds just the ticket! I just hope the cost in London isn't too exhorbitant. Still, I've time to save up for the event.

Not sure you can claim for housing benefit for a barge, but give it a go.
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shaunbhoy replied

7 November 2010, 20:47
Anyone ever hired a party on a river/canal boat?

Malcolm McLaren 1977

HTH
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MrMark replied

7 November 2010, 20:47
Not a noisy party, just a few hours cruising up and down the canal drinking champagne, eating cake and nibbles and watching the world go by. It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.

Sounds just the ticket! I just hope the cost in London isn't too exhorbitant. Still, I've time to save up for the event.
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RichardCranium replied

7 November 2010, 20:35
Yes, for an afternoon on the Taunton & Bridgwater Canal trip boat. In that instance I hired the boat & crew so I could have a birthday party on board. Not a noisy party, just a few hours cruising up and down the canal drinking champagne, eating cake and nibbles and watching the world go by. It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.

A friend had his wedding reception (60 people?) on a riverboat on the River Tees. That went very well; the food was good and hot, there was a couple of bars, people could smoke outside - it was a good afternoon & evening.
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7 November 2010, 20:22
Anyone ever hired a party on a river/canal boat?

Are they worth the money - a good experience?
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