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
    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.
  • 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.

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 £1500 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £1500 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 £850 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £850 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 £850 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £850 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 £550 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • Weekend £600 for first hour (or part of) including 2 pier tolls
    • 50% discount for additional hours (or part of)

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