Silver Barracuda

Woods Silver Fleet

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Elegant dining table on Silver Barracuda with Tower Bridge view for upscale events.
  • From £10000
  • 140 Dining
  • Temple/Embankment
  • From £10000
  • 140 Dining
  • Temple/Embankment
Silver Barracuda offers the unique combination of elegant art-deco dining booths and an openable roof dance floor while cruising past London's iconic landmarks.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Upper deck dance floor
  • Fixed oval tables for formal dining
  • Accommodates up to 140 seated guests
  • Vintage river cruiser design
  • Art-deco booth seating for intimate dining
  • Part-reclining roof opens in fine weather
  • Two-level layout with upper and lower decks
  • Thames cruising between Westminster and Greenwich

Silver Barracuda is an elegant vintage river cruiser, sailing along the Thames between Westminster & Greenwich.

Perfect for elegant private dining she is split over two levels with an upper deck perfect for welcome drinks and canape receptions and late night dancing, a lower sophisticated deck with fixed art-deco booth seating and additional oval tables for private dining for up to 140 guests.

A part-reclining roof over the top deck dance floor can be opened in fine weather, offering a whole new perspective on the city as you sail beneath central London's river bridges.




Frequently asked questions

For a seated dinner, expect £123 per person plus VAT for a 4-hour charter including arrival bubbles, half bottle of wine, and 3-course menu. The charter fee is £6,000-£7,200 (VAT exempt) including 15-minute embark/disembark at Tower Bridge Quay. Total cost for 80 guests would be approximately £15,840 plus VAT.

Silver Barracuda accommodates up to 140 guests for private dining with fixed art-deco booth seating on the lower deck and additional oval tables. The venue has sophisticated booth seating and can be configured for elegant seated celebrations.

Christmas packages start from £125 per person plus VAT including 5 bowl foods, free-flow house wines, bottled beers and soft drinks, plus onboard DJ. The charter fee is £7,000 (VAT exempt) for 5 hours with embark/disembark at Tower Bridge Quay. Total for 150 guests would be approximately £25,750 plus VAT.

Silver Barracuda offers 3-course seated menus, substantial canapes (5 per person), or bowl food options (5 selections). All packages include free-flow house wines, bottled beers, and soft drinks during the charter. Kosher catering can be arranged through approved external caterers for dry hire events.

Evening charters typically run 6pm-11pm with 4-5 hour durations available. You embark and disembark at Tower Bridge Quay with 15-minute pier slots included in the charter fee. For dry hire events, caterers have access from 12pm for setup during peak season.

The upper deck features a part-reclining roof that opens in fine weather and serves as a dance floor for late-night dancing. DJ services are included in Christmas packages, and the venue can accommodate entertainment setups. Additional AV and production services are available at extra cost.

Dry hire is available with both charter fee (VAT exempt) and catering buyout fee (subject to 20% VAT) applying. External caterers must be approved and provide all crockery, cutlery, and staff. Woods Silver Fleet provides furniture including tables and chairs. Pier charges are £375 plus VAT per 15 minutes.

Standard packages include free-flow house wines, bottled beers, and soft drinks during charter hours. Premium wine packages are available from £6.60 per person plus VAT. Arrival cocktails start from £11.75 per person plus VAT, and arrival bubbles from £9 per person plus VAT.

Yes, the venue can accommodate various dietary needs including vegetarian options and halal requirements. For kosher events, approved external kosher caterers can be brought aboard for dry hire arrangements, though they must provide all their own equipment and staff.

Silver Barracuda is an elegant vintage river cruiser with art-deco booth seating and cruises between Westminster and Greenwich. The upper deck features a retractable roof offering views of London's river bridges, while the lower deck provides sophisticated dining space. The venue offers a unique Thames cruising experience unavailable at static venues.




More about Woods Silver Fleet

A fleet of 2 premium river yachts, Silver Sturgeon and Silver Barracuda that cruise the Thames between Westminster and Greenwich, plus an exclusive static riverside lair, Woods Quay. All our spaces are perfect for gala dinners, canape receptions, summer BBQs, Christmas parties, product launches and more.