Cool off with Ibiza-style party boats across the UK this summer – with DJs and BYOB
If you fancy recreating the holiday dream back here in the UK, there are plenty boat parties across the country -from themed sailings to all-inclusive offerings.
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From themed sailings to all-inclusive offerings, the UK has many places to find cruises with parties sailing into the night
Princess River Cruises, Nottingham
Princess River Cruises in Nottingham offer a number of different events including a 'sundown
But for those who want to feel the Napa vibe, there are party cruises too including 'Midweek Madness Heaven' with a DJ for £28 per person and a 'Funky Friday' cruise with a BBQ and DJ for £44 per person.
Depending on which cruise you head on, it will also include drinks and food.
If you fancy a more typical boat party, there is 'The Original Boat Party' with a DJ and
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Dorset Cruises, Sunset Party
Heading out at sunset, Dorset Cruise's Sunset Party allows 120 revellers to enjoy a night onboard Fortuna - the largest party boat in Poole.
The event is sponsored by Captain Morgan and starts at 6:50pm, with a rum punch delivered straight to your hand.
Ibiza sounds will play across the decks as the boat leaves Poole Quay.
Once out on the water, the volume rises, disco lights hit the dance floor and a DJ performs songs from multiple genres.
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Guests can also upgrade to The After Party Package which allows them to queue jump and gives them free entry to Cameo Nightclub in Bournemouth to continue the party once back on dry land.
Tickets cost from £20 per partygoer.
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London Party Boats
Onboard the Party Boat Cruise in London, guests can enjoy a night of drinking and dancing on the River Thames.
The added bonus of this cruise is that you also get to sight-see as you venture down the river, past some of
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The cruise lasts four hours, includes a light buffet, live DJ, an
A standard ticket costs from £29 per person.
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Many cities also offer party cruises - often with food included
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ChesterBoat, Chester
In Chester, you can also hop on a
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On the River Dee, ChesterBoat offers Party Nights Afloat most weekends, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
Included in the ticket is a hot buffet, disco with a live DJ and a glass of
wine
on arrival.
Either onboard the Mark Twain or Lady Diana, the cruises sail from the Groves on Souters Lane,
next
to Hickory's Smokehouse and back to the same spot.
Tickets cost £38.50 per person.
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Rhinestone Rodeo Boat Party, London
Rhinestone Rodeo is the UK's biggest
country music
party and hosts events across the country.
And coming up, they are heading onto a boat to cruise the River Thames.
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Party cruises in Edinburgh and London, for example, also sail past landmarks
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Following a successful cruise last year, the sailing will leave Butler's Wharf Pier in London on July 26 and head to Tower Pier.
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Onboard, guests can explore two indoor rooms and two outdoor terraces with "the usual Rhinestone shenanigans, plus a few curveballs...", according to the organiser.
Tickets cost from £38.62 per person.
Blue Funnel Cruises, Southampton
Located in Southampton, Blue Funnel Cruises offers
summer
party cruises with themes like the 90s and noughties.
The boat has a large dancefloor and for when you work up a sweat, there is an outside deck too.
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A 'basket meal' is included in your ticket, which includes a classic sausage and chips.
Tickets cost £35 per person.
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Alternatively, you could head onto a comedy boat
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The Boat Show Comedy Club, London
Whilst primarily a
comedy
club, The Boat Show Comedy Club in London is a live comedy venue that
features
four comics on board a refurbished paddle steamer.
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The boat boasts four bars and a
Weekend shows also include entry to the nightclub as part of the ticket.
Upcoming acts include Hannah Byczkowski, winner of The Traitors and Matt Richardson.
Prices to events vary, but start as low as £14.50 per person.
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Mersey Ferries, North West England
Offering evening cruises on the Mersey, Mersey Ferries has a range of themed night sailings from 'Noughties to Now' and the 'Ultimate Rock Night'.
There are even drag cruises with FunnyBoyz - a drag cabaret act with cheesy tunes and live music.
The sailings last over two hours and cost from £24 per person.
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Some even host drag sailings, like Mersey Ferries in North West England
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Manchester River Cruises
Manchester River Cruises host a whole array of different sailings from your more classic party nights to events dedicated to just one artist such as Adele or Elvis.
The cruises aren't just limited to the night as well, with some party cruises running during the daytime.
Tickets cost from £30 per person.
Cardiff Cruises, Wales
On Saturday nights, visitors can hop on the Cardiff Party Boat with a range of party, dance, current chart and sing-along music.
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In Manchester, there are party sailings dedicated to specific artists like Adele
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All cruises last three hours and there is a bar onboard.
Tickets vary depending on the type of sailing and it is for over 21s only.
Cannae Beat A Boat Party, Edinburgh
Coming up on July 12, is the 'Cannae Beat a Boat Party in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Exploring the canals, the boat party will feature
house music
as it sails through Edinburgh's scenic canals.
Live DJs will be onboard and unlike the other boat parties on this list, this one is bring your own booze - allowing you to cut the cost on bar prices.
Tickets cost from £15 per person.
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Whilst most have bars onboard, one in Edinburgh allows you to bring your own booze onboard
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