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Silver Sturgeon

Woods Silver Fleet

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Silver Sturgeon event boat on River Thames with London Eye, perfect for corporate gatherings.
  • From £25000
  • 550 Buffet
  • Temple/Embankment
  • From £25000
  • 550 Buffet
  • Temple/Embankment
London's only premium river yacht offering seated dining for up to 440 guests while cruising past iconic landmarks from Westminster to Greenwich.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Welcome reception area with back deck access
  • Top deck bar
  • Large airy dining room
  • WiFi available
  • Cruises between Westminster and Greenwich
  • Accommodates 50-440 guests for seated dining
  • Butter-soft leather booth seating
  • Dance floor with in-house lighting and sound system

Utterly unique, the Silver Sturgeon offers an exceptional setting for intimate private dining and large scale seated lunches and dinners, from 50 - 440 guests.

A welcome reception area is available, with access to the back deck and top deck bar, leading back down to a large and airy dining room with butter-soft leather booth seating, dance floor and in-house lighting and sound system.

Perfect for private dining and gala dinners, guests will delight at the sites of London's riverscape from the comfort of their dining table.

Frequently asked questions

Full day room hire is £24,500 + VAT with access for setup from 8am and all suppliers must clear by 2am. This includes mandatory security for 250 guests (3 guards) at £495 + VAT for up to 6 hours, required F&B spend of £65 + VAT per person (£16,250 + VAT for 250 guests), and staffing provided by Woods Silver Fleet at £10,938 + VAT for a 5-hour live event from 7pm-midnight.

Woods Quay can accommodate up to 250 guests for dining events. The venue features three distinct spaces: West Wing as the main bar, Cormorant Deck as the dance floor with DJ stage, and East Wing as a secondary bar or VIP area.

There is a required F&B spend of £65 + VAT per person, which totals £16,250 + VAT for 250 guests. This minimum spend must be met through food and beverage purchases, with any shortfall charged as a room hire supplement.

Security is mandatory for events with 250 guests, requiring 3 guards at £495 + VAT for up to 6 hours. This is a non-negotiable requirement and cannot be waived or reduced.

Setup access begins at 8am on the event day, and all suppliers must clear the venue by 2am the following day. The venue allows afternoon setup time and approximately 2 hours after the event end for breakdown.

Woods Quay offers varied food options from their impressive Ofyr fire pit, East Wing kitchen counter service, and waiter-served options. They provide reception menus, wine lists, and bar tariffs, and can operate a cash bar throughout the evening after initial arrival drinks.

Staffing provided by Woods Silver Fleet costs £10,938 + VAT for a 5-hour live event running from 7pm to midnight. This covers all necessary service staff for the event duration.

Events can run until 2am as all suppliers must clear by this time, suggesting events can extend past midnight. The standard 5-hour live event runs from 7pm-midnight, but extended hours appear possible within the 2am clearance deadline.

The estimated total event spend is £52,183 + VAT for 250 guests, including full day room hire (£24,500), security (£495), required F&B spend (£16,250), and staffing (£10,938). All prices are subject to VAT.

Yes, Woods Silver Fleet also operates Driftwoods, a glass vessel that cruises between Westminster and Greenwich. Weekend charter rates start at £7,000 (VAT exempt) with canape/bowl food packages at £108 + VAT per person for 4-hour charters.

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.