Private Hire

The Thames Clippers fleet consists of catamarans with seat capacities of 62, 138 or 220. The information in this section is designed to help you gather more information for your private charter. Please contact our Private Charter Manager to discuss your booking and catering enquires. We look forward to speaking with you.

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Choose your Clipper

  • TyphoonTyphoon
    220 seats. Outside deck. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.
  • AuroraAurora
    220 seats. Outside deck. Built by NQEA in Australia. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.
  • CycloneCyclone
    220 seats. Outside deck. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.
  • HurricaneHurricane
    220 seats. Outside deck. Built by NQEA in Australia. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.
  • MeteorMeteor
    220 seats. Outside deck. Built by NQEA in Australia. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.
  • MonsoonMonsoon
    220 seats. Outside deck. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.
  • MoonMoon
    Maximum Capacity - 138 guests (114 indoor seats and 24 seats on the rear outside deck). Speed 25 knots. 'Ultra-low' wash design. Length 32 metres. Width 7.80 metres. Waterline length 30.6 metres. Beam 8.13 metres Twin-engined and propeller driven.
  • SkySky
    Three similar vessels. 62 seats. Speed 25 knots,length 25 metres, width 5.70 metres, twin-engined and water jet driven.
  • StarStar
    Three similar vessels. 62 seats. Speed 25 knots,length 25 metres, width 5.70 metres, twin-engined and water jet driven.
  • StormStorm
    Three similar vessels. 62 seats. Speed 25 knots,length 25 metres, width 5.70 metres, twin-engined and water jet driven.
  • SunSun
    Maximum Capacity - 138 guests (114 indoor seats and 24 seats on the rear outside deck). Speed 25 knots. 'Ultra-low' wash design. Length 32 metres. Width 7.80 metres. Waterline length 30.6 metres. Beam 8.13 metres Twin-engined and propeller driven.
  • TornadoTornado
    220 seats. Outside deck. Speed 28 knots. Ultra-low wash design. Length 38 metres. Waterline length 35.4 metres. Beam 9.6 metres. Width 9.30 metres. Twin-engines and propeller driven.

Thames Flyer

The fast, convenient and exclusive way for you and your guests to travel to The O2.

20 minutes from Central London to The O2. The Exclusive way to travel for any occasion.

  • Luxurious high-speed motor boat
  • Trusted service on the River Thames amongst performers at The O2 including The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin and The Eagles
  • Spacious seating in the indoor cabin with excellent views of the river
  • Suitable for up to 12 guests
  • Champagne and canapés service available
  • Convenient access to all piers along the River Thames

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Aurora, Typhoon, Tornado, Meteor, Monsoon and Cyclone Clippers - River Runner 200 Mark 2B

Boat names: Aurora, Typhoon, Tornado, Meteor, Monsoon and Cyclone

  • 220 seats
  • Indoor cabin and outside deck can be used
  • Plasma screens for presentations / DVD
  • Bar onboard
  • Speed 28 knots
  • Ultra-low wash design
  • Length 38 metres
  • Waterline length 35.4 metres
  • Beam 9.6 metres
  • Width 9.30 metres
  • Twin-engines and propeller driven
  • Built 2007
  • Cost
    • Weekday £1575 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £1575 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • 50% discount for additional hours (or part of)

Hurricane Clipper - River Runner 200 Mark 2

Boat name: Hurricane Clipper

  • 220 seats
  • Outside deck
  • Speed 28 knots
  • Ultra low wash design
  • Length 38 metres
  • Waterline length 35.4 metres
  • Beam 9.6 metres
  • Width 9.30 metres
  • Twin-engine and propeller drive
  • Cost
    • Weekday £1575 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £1575 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • 50% discount for additional hours (or part of)

Sun and Moon Clippers - River Runner 150 Model

Boat names: Sun Clipper and Moon Clipper

  • 138 capacity
  • Indoor cabin and outside deck can be used
  • Plasma screens for presentations / DVD
  • Speed 25 knots
  • Ultra low wash design
  • Length 32 metres
  • Width 7.80 metres
  • Waterline length 30.6 metres
  • Beam 8.13 metres
  • Twin-engine and propeller driven
  • Built 2001
  • Cost
    • Weekday £900 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £900 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • 50% discount for additional hours (or part of)

Storm, Sky and Star Clippers - FBM Hydrocat

Boat names: Storm, Sky and Star Clippers

  • 62 capacity
  • Indoor cabin
  • Speed 25 knots
  • Length 25 metres
  • Width 5.70 metres
  • Twin-engine and water jet driven
  • Built 1990/1991
  • Cost
    • Weekday £600 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £650 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • 50% discount for additional hours (or part of)

News / Updates / Offers

Greenland Pier reopens

Thames Clippers is pleased to announce that after an inspection by our engineers, services will resume from 17:00 today, 18 March.

Following statements from Southwark Council we would like to make ...

Greenland Pier closure

Southwark Council have taken the decision to close Greenland Pier with immediate effect.

Southwark Council has not previously proposed or discussed the possibility of closure of Greenland Pier with Thames Clippers. ...

Mayor announces Oysterisation of Thames Clippers river services

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced that Oyster pay as you go has been extended to Thames Clippers river services.

Oyster pay as you go goes live today on ...

Passcards - Important Information

The last date to exchange your passcard for new style tickets or for a refund is 31 October 2009. After this date we will be unable to accept or process ...

Timetable changes

From Monday October 5, there will be minor changes to our timetable. The amendments incorporate additional Woolwich shuttle services which will run via the QEII pier at the weekends as ...

The Great River Race

The annual river race is set to take place this year on Saturday 5 September 09, starting for the first time from Millwall Slipway opposite the Docklands centre, travelling upriver ...

Thames Clippers to operate replacement shuttle services between East India Pier (Canary Wharf) and The O2 on arena event nights when Jubilee line is closed for upgrade works

First replacement service due to run on Saturday 13 June 09.

Thames Clippers, London's high speed river boats, are to start a replacement shuttle service from East India Pier (owned by ...

10 Years of Thames Clippers

"At 06.48 on May 24 1999, I captained the Storm Clipper on her first journey from Greenland to Savoy Pier with a grand total of two passengers onboard. I ...

10th Anniversary Quotes
  • Matthew Downs, Time Out 28.08.08
    "The novelty of the journey really hits home as you power alongside The O2 and get a view of ...
Thames Clippers is 10 Years old!

At 06.48 on May 24 1999, I captained the Storm Clipper on her first journey from Greenland to Savoy Pier with a grand total of two passengers onboard. I remember ...

Oysterising the Thames - The River Concordat

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans to improve river services for Londoners and visitors to the capital. London's pier owners, boat operators, borough councils and Transport for ...

Travelling to The O2

Speed through London in luxury to The O2 with Thames Clippers fast & frequent boat service every 20 minutes from the following piers: Embankment, Waterloo, London Bridge, Tower, Canary Wharf, ...

The O2

The O2 is Europe's leading entertainment destination, a new city-within-a-city for Londoners and the world to explore and enjoy.

The O2 is a leisure and hospitality experience of a kind never ...

Cruising to Work

I wonder if we ever stop to think how fortunate we are to live in the Royal Arsenal with the River Thames right at the bottom of our gardens?

It has ...

New Boats

Thames Clippers has great pleasure in announcing the arrival of the first four new vessels from their builders in Australia. They recently arrived by ship.

These vessels are a 'Mark 2' ...