Aquaholics Charters

Luxury yacht charter on the river thames

"Our guests all have one thing in common, they love having a great time cruising on water. Whether you want to break out of the office and
brainstorm, want to mark one of your most important life moments, or just want to experience luxury on the water, we will make it happen."

Private Charter

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Aquaholics X is a Princess 40ft Fly luxury 42ft yacht.  She has recently undergone an internal refit and has been specified to the highest standards.  She is equipped with two cabins with full ensuite facilities, a comfortable lounge area and has upper and lower seating area for guests. The length of the boat also means (subject to safety conditions) guests can venture to the foredeck of the boat and enjoy their trip lounging on the comfortable foredeck cushions. Free Wifi is available on board and guests can take advantage of the inhouse music system to add to their trip with us.  On-board refrigeration facilities ensure your drinks will always be chilled to perfection.

Aquaholics X is moored on the non-tidal section of the Thames between Hampton Court and Kingston, this allows us to welcome guests on-board from a selection of collection points, subject to river depth and the availability of mooring facilities and we encourage our guests to liaise with us before your experience to determine your preferred points for collection and disembarkation.

Our crew will always make your trip with us memorable, whether it is just a basic river cruise, one of our tailored experience packages or a bespoke trip tailored to your every request. The basic package allows for 2 hours of cruising with up to 6 people on board, extra guests can be included to a total of 12 (depending on the type of event and at a cost of £35 per person p/h). The duration of your trip can be extended and at extra cost, subject to bookings.

Whilst cruising with us, we will happily serve you food and drinks to compliment your trip. We offer a full bar service and Canapes can be pre ordered from our menu.
Popular experiences are:
Pre-Dinner Drinks
Celebration Cruise
Ritz Style Afternoon Tea Cruise
Hampton Court Event - Pre/Post Cruise
Sunset Cruise
Business Cruise.

Experience Packages

Brunch Cruise

A luxurious two hour brunch, whilst cruising up the River Thames with your favourite tunes.

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Sunrise Cruise

What a better way to start your day. An opportunity to press the reset button for two hours on the beautiful Thames.

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Ritz Style Afternoon Tea Cruise

Indulge in a cruise of the finest British tea tradition. 2 hours of pure decadence with a view to remember.

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Pre-Dinner Drinks

A glitzy way to kickstart your evening, get on board for drinks and nibbles before you head out for the evening.

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Sunset Cruise

An opportunity to totally unwind after a busy day with the last rays of the day on the Thames.

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Celebration Cruise

Take a cruise with us to celebrate any special occasion.

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Corporate Event

Tired of being in a room with four walls? Why not escape and bring your colleagues down the river.

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Accommodation Cruise

Pure relaxation. A hotel room with a view and a gentle rock

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Bespoke Services

Tailor an experience, we're always keen to try new adventures.

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Schedule Booking and costs

Food and Drink Options

The Crew

SImon Peel - Skipper

Simon is a qualified skipper with over 30 years boating experience.

Nadia Dimeo - Steward

Nadia always welcomes you onboard with a smile. She will immediately put you at ease, looking after your every need. Nadia is a qualified day skipper and loves river life, particularly paddleboarding.

F.A.Q

The Do's and Dont's of Aquaholics.

Can I bring children on board?

Yes, you may bring children on board if they remain outside and are well behaved. For safety reasons we can’t allow children to run in & out of boat and they will need your supervision at all times.  It is our policy that all children will require a life jacket when on board of which we can supply.

What shoes can I wear?

We have a strict policy of no shoes on board for both safety and maintenance reason.  You will be asked on arrival to remove your shoes and we will store them for the duration of your experience..

How many people can I book?

The boat comfortably accommodates 10 people. There are facilities to house 8 people on the upper deck.  Should you wish to book for more than 10 people, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Can we bring our own food and drink on board?

No, but we do have a fully stocked paybar onboard.  Please contact us to discuss your exact requirements prior to your booking, there may be something specific you are looking for.

Unfortunately, we do not allow red wine to be consumed onboard.

Can I stay on board?

Yes, we offer on experience where you can stay onboard overnight.  Please contact us to discuss the details of your stay.

Can you smoke on the boat?

Conventional smoking is not allowed on Aquaholics.  We will allow the use of Vape and E cigarettes, in open well-ventilated areas only.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, you can bring your dog onboard free of charge. As long as they are clean, well trained and they remain outside.  Pets on the boat are strictly at the owner's risk and we would ask you to take full responsibility for any damage that could occur to the boat, due to your dog being onboard.  Please note dogs are not allowed on seats or inside the main cabin.

What is the deposit for and how is it returned?

We take a security deposit to ensure that our yacht is treated with respect by your party during your excursion.  This damages deposit helps to ensure that all guests leave our craft in the same condition as it was when you are welcomed on-board.  This benefits you and future guests.

Subject to no breakages or damages, this deposit will be refunded to you with 48 hours of your trip with us.

Can I go for a swim?

Yes, you may go swimming as long as the boat is stationary, and the engines are switched off.  If you are unsure, just asked the crew for guidance.  The boat is equipped with shower facilities on the swim deck for your use after water based activities.  Should you wish to partake in any water activities, these are not part of our experience and therefore you do so at your own risk.

Can I jump off the boat?

You can jump off the boat only when the boat is stationary and the engines are off.  This will need to be monitored by a crew member to ensure your safety and that of our boat.  It is not recommended as you can never know what items have washed into the river and therefore if you do so, it is entirely at your own risk.

How safe is the boat?

Aquaholics has passed an independent examination of the safety requirements set out in the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS), a statutory requirement for all boats registered for river use with the Environment Agency. In the unlikely event of an emergency please follow instructions from your skipper. Buoyancy aids or lifejackets are available to all passengers on request. Children aged 3 years or younger must wear a buoyancy aid at all times and we recommend children aged 4-14 also wear buoyancy aids or lifejackets.  You have the option to choose not to wear a lifejacket, this can we agreed with the crew at the start of your experience with us.

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

You can cancel your booking and receive a full refund up to 72 hours in advance of your trip. No refunds are given for cancellations made with less than 72 hours' notice.  At the discretion of the crew cancellations within 72 hours may be moved to an alternative date, subject to circumstances and availability.

What happens if the weather isn’t great on the day?

If the weather prohibits the trip, we are more than happy to reschedule the trip for another day. It is our responsibility to ensure you are safe at all times, but we also want you to have a trip you will never forget. Therefore, should we feel the weather is not suitable we will give you as much notice as possible and prioritise your re-booking.

What is your accessibility policy?

We regret to say there is no step free access on our boat to accommodate wheelchairs. We do however have a big jetty so in some cases we may be able to support individuals.  Please contact us for assistance prior to your trip, we will endeavour to accommodate you.

Aquaholics, whilst large, has not got the facilities to be specially adapted for wheelchair users or those with severely restricted mobility.

Do you cater for food allergies?

Yes, please advise us of any allergies that may affect you or your guests in advance of your experience.  Please give us as much notification as possible.

Guest reviews

     

 Whilst visiting friends and family in London I decided to book a summers river trip for us before a dinner we had arranged in Kingston. A friend had recommended the Aquaholics trip and I'm glad she did. Firstly, the boat is amazing. It's by far superior to others I had seen and being able to be seated in different areas really allows you to enjoy the whole experience. Nadia and Simon did a great job of looking after us too. Nadia had even prepared a playlist for us based on our discussions when booking the charter. They even managed to find an area close to our restaurant to drop us off. All in all, a great trip, I would thoroughly recommend. 

Trudy Gwatkin: Bristol
     

 We had an unforgettable and amazing day out on Aquaholics! My family and I flew into the UK for 3 weeks from Canada. On our to do list was cruising the Thames and visiting Hampton Court Palace. Once we had visited the palace, we were picked up opposite Hampton Court with an exquisite platter of food on arrival. We cruised all the way to Richmond and back again. The skipper allowed us a stop off for a swim and paddle board. To top off the day, we ended the day with the most gorgeous sunset coupled two delicious cocktails. Thank you Simon and Nadia! We will never forget! 

James Link: Toronto
     

 We had a fantastic cruise with Captain Simon and Steward Nadia. They made this an absolutely unforgettable trip. I booked this private cruise from Teddington mooring to celebrate my wife’s 50th Birthday. Our experience far exceeded my expectations. Simon and Nadia are great people. They love what they do and it shows. Most importantly, they made my wife feel special on her milestone birthday, which I truly appreciate. I highly recommend Simon and Nadia. They are the best! 

Russell: Teddington
     

 Expecting my first child, I wanted to mark the occasion and organise a baby shower for me and my dear friends. We all truly had an amazing day with Nadia and Simon - the boat was absolutely immaculate. We were served an amazing platter of sandwiches and cupcakes with bubbles. The team were hugely professional and went out of their way to make a very memorable day that I will cherish forever! I could not recommend them more highly! 

Charlotte: Hinchley Wood
     

 I have organised many team day outs in my career. Every year I try and do something different and special to thank our colleagues for their hard work. This without a doubt has been the most successful. Nadia took the time to share ideas and plans months ahead of time and took our input readily to make the afternoon one to remember. Nadia did all our schedule for us - Arrival drinks, meeting room prep, lunch and afternoon tea. We organised at the end of the day dinner at The Mitre where we disembarked. The yacht was in pristine condition - looked brand new. Outstanding all around! I will definitely be booking another year's team out on Aquaholics. 

Christine: London

 What an amazing experience! We spent the afternoon exploring the beautiful Thames being hosted by the hosts with the most, Nadia and Simon on their luxury boat Aquaholics X. From the second we boarded in Hampton Court we felt like royalty. Sitting up on the top deck catching some much needed sunshine, admiring the fauna and flora drinking champagne and eating delicious canapés, what more could you ask for. 100% recommend!! 

Rick Brownlow
  

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