GENTLEMAN'S MOTOR YACHT
This classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht is steeped in history and featured in the Queen's Jubilee Pageant, Churchill's funeral and the annual Lord Mayor's event on the Thames. She is the perfect yacht to cruise through London with up to 40 passengers onboard for a corporate event cruise, sightseeing tour or celebration.
CHARTER FEES (excludes catering & pier fees)
| 3 Hours | £ 4,900.00 |
GENTLEMAN'S MOTOR YACHT
OVERVIEW
This classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht is steeped in history and featured in the Queen's Jubilee Pageant, Churchill's funeral and the annual Lord Mayor's event on the Thames. She is the perfect yacht to cruise through London with up to 40 passengers onboard and is the only yacht in London of this passenger capacity. Your guests will be impressed by this yacht, whether you have organised a corporate event cruise, sightseeing tour or celebration. In addition, she is the only yacht of this type in London on which you can experience Clay Pigeon Shooting whilst onboard for up to 35 passengers aswell as high end catering, making a truly unique London event!
HISTORICAL MOMENTS - TIMELINE
Queen's 90th Birthday Parade
Led a motorised flotilla to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The flotilla comprised: squadron of Dunkirk Little Ships
Armistice Day 11th November 2015
Led the Seventh Annual River Thames Act of Remembrance to be held since its revival in 2009
Thames Tribute to HM Queens Longest Reign
Led a flotilla of boats including the Gloriana as a tribute to HM Queen’s longest reign. Tower Bridge opened and HMS Belfast gave a 4 gun salute
Commemoration of Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral – 2015
With members of the Churchill family and other dignitaries on board, she commemorated 50 years since Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral by retracing the original journey of Churchill's coffin on the Thames
Paralympic Torch-bearer – 2012
She carried the Paralympic Torch bearers along the River Thames, on their way to the Opening Ceremony, marking the start of the most successful event of its kind
HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – 2012
She had the honour of carrying a total of nine members of the Royal family together with Lord Mayor of London, the Mayor of London and other dignitaries
Sir Winston Churchill’s farewell – 1965
Watched live by a worldwide audience of 350 million, she carried Sir Winston Churchill on his final journey by water along the River Thames. “And so Havengore sails into history – not even the Golden Hinde has borne so great a man”. Richard Dimbleby, the BBC Lead Commentator, 30th January 1965
CRUISE OPTIONS
ENTERTAINMENT
Onboard entertainment can be arranged such as a live band or singer, or music can be played via an iphone through the speakers.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Clay Pigeon Shooting is also available onboard for an additional fee. Once onboard we will sail past the Thames Barrier and then launch Clay Pigeons from the deck with teams taking turns. Its a sensational and exceptional experience, one your guests will never forget!
ROUTE
During your cruise, you will have a captain and personal onboard host, with a catering option available and you will sail past the sights of London such as Battersea Power Station, the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
LONDON SIGHTS
CLIENTS
GENTLEMAN'S MOTOR YACHT
LENGTH: 75 FT
BEAM: 20 FT
PASSENGERS: 40
MAX SPEED ON THAMES: 12 KNTS
ACCOMMODATION: 6
EXPERIENCES: CELEBRATION/DINNER CRUISE, SIGHTSEEING CRUISE, NYE LONDON
YACHT SPECIFICATIONS
| LOCATION | All London Pier |
| CRUISING SPEED | 12 knt |
| ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT | Musician, Tour Guide, Clay Pigeon Shooting |
| PASSENGER MAX CAPACITY | 40 |
| CATERING | Private Chef, Buffet or Snack |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
We offer a range of catering options, from an onboard Private Chef cooking a 5 course tasting menu or bowl food, through to a buffet or simple onboard picnic - please see the sample menu below (5 course tasting menu not available onboard the Sunseeker Superhawk). Champagne, wine and soft drinks are also available,
PRIVATE CHEF - 5 COURSE TASTING MENU
Canapés
Crispy salt & pepper calamari serve with a sweet chilli dressing
Bruschetta with grana padano and prosciutto
Lamb bonbons served with a mango chilli chutney
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First Starter
Minestrone shoot topped with a salt & pepper crostini
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Second Starter
Black olives & sun-blush tomato arancini, bedded in a tomato fondue, finish with rocket, balsamic reduction & parmesan
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Main
Chicken Milanese accompanied with a linguini alfredo
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Dessert
Ricetta Tiramisu
ENTERTAINMENT
Make your cruise memorable with additional onboard services and entertainment. These range from live musicians, magicians and after dinner speakers through to tour guides. In addition, we can provide photographers or videographers to capture the key moments of the cruise.
LONDON PIERS
Piers fees will be charged in addition to the charter fee. The standard piers used with this yacht are outlined below. A repositioning fee will be charged where the yacht has to travel more than 15 minutes from base to a pier.
Piers for this yacht are:
- Imperial Wharf Pier (Chelsea)
- Cadogan Pier (Chelsea)
- London City Pier (The Shard)
- Tower Bridge Quay (Tower Bridge)
- North Greenwich Pier (The O2)