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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cool off with Ibiza-style party boats across the UK this summer – with DJs and BYOB
DANCING in the sunshine on the deck of a boat as it makes its way across the water with scores of Brits on board - it's the stuff holidays are made of. 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. Advertisement 7 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 Advertisement Read more on cruises 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. Advertisement Most read in News Travel 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. The new Caribbean island opening to cruise passengers with swim up bars and huge lagoons 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 Advertisement The cruise lasts four hours, includes a light buffet, live DJ, an A standard ticket costs from £29 per person. 7 Many cities also offer party cruises - often with food included Credit: Alamy ChesterBoat, Chester In Chester, you can also hop on a Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. 7 Party cruises in Edinburgh and London, for example, also sail past landmarks Credit: Instagram Following a successful cruise last year, the sailing will leave Butler's Wharf Pier in London on July 26 and head to Tower Pier. Advertisement 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. Advertisement A 'basket meal' is included in your ticket, which includes a classic sausage and chips. Tickets cost £35 per person. 7 Alternatively, you could head onto a comedy boat Credit: Instagram 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. 7 Some even host drag sailings, like Mersey Ferries in North West England Credit: Alamy Advertisement 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. Advertisement 7 In Manchester, there are party sailings dedicated to specific artists like Adele Credit: Alamy 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. Advertisement 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. These are Advertisement Plus, 7 Whilst most have bars onboard, one in Edinburgh allows you to bring your own booze onboard Credit: Instagram
South China Morning Post
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Kimberly Woodruff, Ice Cube's wife of 32 years: the Straight Outta Compton rapper, producer and actor says it was love at first sight, and they have since had 4 children together
When it comes to making a marriage last, Ice Cube knows what it takes. The rapper and actor, 55, shared insights on his 32-year marriage to Kimberly Woodruff, 54, during Cam Newton's Funky Friday podcast. 'We want to be [married]. You've got to want it,' he said. 'I don't want nobody to have my woman. She's mine. I'm hers.' Kimberly Woodruff and rapper and actor Ice Cube have been married for almost 33 years. Photo: @icecube/Instagram Married since 1992, the couple share four grown children – O'Shea Jr, 34, Darrell, 32, Kareema, 31 and Shareef, 24. Their enduring bond, built on commitment and honesty, has helped them weather decades together, Ice Cube stated. Advertisement Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff in the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris Las Vegas, in 2011. 'Every day ain't gonna be roses. You can't expect that from your spouse. It's all about are y'all a family or not?' the rapper added. While not much is known about Kimberly's background or career, she's been the rock by Ice Cube's side for more than three decades. So who is the woman who has stood by him all these years? Here's everything we know about Kimberly Woodruff. How did Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff meet? Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff married in 1992. Photo: @icecube/Instagram In a 2022 chat with journalist Graham Bensinger on YouTube, Ice Cube, real name O'Shea Jackson Sr, reflected on the first time he saw Woodruff. Then, she was unavailable. 'She didn't want me. She turned me down. She was with somebody else,' he admitted. However, per Hollywood Life, six months later Woodruff was single and the timing was right. The pair began dating in 1989 and their bond deepened, culminating in their 1992 wedding. What do their children do? Ice Cube with wife Kimberly Woodruff and their first three children, O'Shea Jackson Jr, Darrell Jackson and Kareema Jackson, attending the premiere of movie Three Kings in Los Angeles, in 1999. According to The Sun, O'Shea Jr has made a name for himself, appearing as his father in Straight Outta Compton (2015) and pursuing a career as an actor, rapper and songwriter under the name OMG. Per People, Darrell, also known as Doughboy, has followed Ice Cube into the entertainment business by working with his father's label, Lench Mob Records and his film production company, Cube Vision, as well as the Big3 basketball league, also founded by his dad.
