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LIMA LIMA II - This is our high speed R.I.B. Lima Lima II. She is a heavy duty commercial style R.I.B. with an economical diesel inboard and jet drive. These features make her ideal for filming, safety cover and other high speed applications. She has a sister speed boat 'Lima Lima I' which is very similar in style, except driven by a diesel inboard and outdrive rather than a waterjet. Chartered to transport Ellen MacArthur from the Gypsy Moth IV to Battersea Helli Port. ...
EDWARDIAN - The M.V. Edwardian is the epitome of classic elegance and style from that famous bygone era. Built in 1985 by Sir Richard Branson, and annually refitted to our exacting standards simply no expense has been spared in her interior design and furnishings. As featured in 'Little Britain' ...
GOLDEN SALAMANDER - One of the most modern of the Thames vessels, the 'Golden Salamander' offers light and airy accommodation coupled with the slim lines of a stylish motor yacht. She can hold up to 150 guests, but her unique 3 - deck design ensures that any number from 20 upwards may be entertained in comfort. ...
ELIZABETHAN - A warm welcome aboard The P.S. Elizabethan. This perfect replica of an 1890s Mississippi Stern-wheeled Paddle Steamer beautifully reflects the style and craftsmanship of that bygone era. Concealed, however, behind her Victorian exterior are truly elegant surroundings and facilities that would not be out of place in a five star restaurant or night club. ...
HIGH SOCIETY - View Britain's Capital City from a different perspective. The M.V. High Society provides a unique way to entertain your guests whether that be corporate or private hospitality. She recently underwent an exstensive refit and is in excellent condition throughout. ...
EDDIE C - The M.V. Eddie C is an ideal platform for filming, support work or as a a safety boat. She is by far the most versatile and stable craft of her size. ...
MERIDIAN - The M.V. Meridian is ideal for filming, support work and safety cover. She is the most popular vessel of her size on the Thames due to her large central passenger cabin and open rear deck. ...
TIDY THAMES I - Tidy Thames Refuse Services provides a recycling and waste management service to homes, businesses and visitors on and along the tidal river Thames, and various connected waterways, between Teddington and Gravesend. The service is operated from a customised Dutch barge "Tidy Tahmes I" which collects waste from our wide and varied range of customers. ...
RUM JUNGLE - Rum Jungle is one of the most elegant and exclusive motor yachts available for charter in the UK. At 75ft Rum Jungle is the only Nelson of this size built as a private yacht and maintained in perfect condition by a full time crew of three who pride themselves on the level of service they provide and the high level of clientele which are entertained onboard. ...
ZODIAC - The Sister ship to the M.V. Zephyr originally built for the World famous rock star, Pete Townsend is now available for charter she offers elegance and luxury to smaller parties of 2 - 12 guests. Now in operation in London. Our bespoke service ensures you have control of your charter and all at suprisingly affordable rates. ...
TERRA MARIQUE - The Terra Marique is unique! It's design has combined state-of-the-art technology with traditional marine and heavy transport engineering. The design has been developed to maximise the utilisation of UK and European ports, river and inland waterways. There are a number of specific attributes that contribute to making the MPP unique in the European shipping ports, rivers and inland waterways. A stable highly manouverable platform for PR, advertising and filming ...
THAMES SWIFT - Our dedicated passenger transfer vessel, ideal for short trips, sightseeing and A-B transfers. She has bucket style bench seating throughout, wheelchair access and an open after deck with further seating. ...
METROPOLITAN POLICE CRAFT - We are the preferred supplier of geniune Metropolitan Police boats for fimling on the Thames in London. We can provide a selection of active river police boats crewed by fully trained active Police Officers. ...
INTERCEPTOR - Big sister to the M.V. Zephyr, the M.V. Interceptor has the same elegance and charm, but she is licensed for up to 28 guests. Our bespoke service ensures you have control of your charter and all at suprisingly affordable rates. ...
ERASMUS - Named after a famous Dutch philosopher, the M.V. Erasmus is a very smart and versatile Thames party boat. Recently refitted to the highest standard, she is unique on the Thames offering the contemporary modern atmosphere of a top London Bar enhanced with the professional friendly service found on all our boats. Offering 3 levels, with open decks both fore and aft, 2 well stocked reasonably priced bars and a dance floor, she is the ideal venue for parties and celebrations. ...
VOYAGER R.I.B. - New to the Thames in 2006 this is the fastest fleet of boats on the river. These custom built high-speed RIB's (Rigid Inflatable Boats) are driven by twin 225hp outboard motors. These boats are quick... With seating for 12 passengers and wet weather gear included in the charter cost these boats offer the most exciting way to travel through London. Available to charter by the hour from £325 these boats are not only great fun but really good value. For added fun why not hire two boats and wave at your friends as you zoom past some of London's most famous landmarks. ...
DIXIE QUEEN - Welcome aboard the 'Dixie Queen', London's largest entertainment, conference and party boat. Holding up to 520 guests. A stunning $10 million conversion into a luxurious replica of a 19th century Mississippi Paddleboat. Until only recently she was Stockholm's favourite cruising Night Club, and the haunt of the younger members of the Royal Family. ...
MUCKY PUP - Mucky Pup is a powerful Tug new to the River Thames for 2010. ...
SNAPPER - This boat is restricted to film use. This high-speed rigid inflatable boat (R.I.B.) is fast, safe and manoeuvrable. She is ideal for high-speed passenger transfer, filming and safety work. ...
GEORGIAN - The M.V. Georgian is the slightly larger sister ship to the popular and stylish motor vessel Edwardian. As her name suggests she follows the classic design of this famous period and her elegant proportions bring a formal and luxurious atmosphere to your private boat charter. Available to charter in London from: 29th November 2008 onwards ...
BLADE RUNNER - This radical speed boat is one of the fastest on the water. We recently coordinated a sequence with one of these boats for Fergie (from Black Eyed Pea's) latest music video. This boat is only avaiable for filming work. It is based on the South Coast and has to be brought to the Thames by trailer which means she is also subject to a mobilisation fee. Please note her speed is heavily restricted when operating on the tidal Thames. ...
PLA DIVER - This highly stable, fast catamaran is a serving harbour services diving support craft currently operating on the River Thames in London. She has large open decks ideal for surveys, as a camera boat for filming or as a platform for providing safety cover. ...
SILVER BARRACUDA - The Silver Barracuda is a luxurious, modern venue, ideal for holding celebrations such as parties, birthdays, wedding receptions and anniversaries. Fully air conditioned, she has two levels and holds a maximum of 250 guests. ...
SILVER STURGEON - A glamorous way to celebrate on the Thames. The Silver Sturgeon can meet almost any requirements with ease for both the largest and smallest parties. Her capacity means she can holdup to 580 guests for canape receptions, silver service fine dining and buffets. She has one main deck split between two rooms (the River Room and the Ensign Room), each with a large outer deck. ...
HAVENGORE - One of the most prestigious vessels in London is now available for private charter on the Thames in London. Chosen by the great British leader Winston Churchill to carry him on his final voyage in 1965, the Motor Vessel Havengore is a very unique vessel. ...
PRINCESS V48 - Livett’s Launches are proud to offer this Princess V48 Sports Yacht for private charter on the Thames in London providing up to 10 guests the highest levels of luxury, elegance and exclusivity. The V48 was built to perform; with large powerful engines, stylish lines and a simply staggering top speed she is one of the fastest boats on the river. A retractable sun roof and elegant interior add to her charm making her the perfect craft for entertaining smaller groups on a more personal level. Whether you prefer cruising slowly through Central London or blasting past The O2, this yacht will provide! ...
FLETCHER 19 ARROWHAWK GTS - A popular little ‘James Bond style’ speed boat available for private hire on the river Thames in London. This Fletcher 19 Arrowhawk GTS has a powerful inboard engine, stern drive and comfortable seats making her a fast and fun boat for up to 4 or 5 guests. Ideal for filming with her open forward deck area allowing a camera to be simply and safely located in front of the driver getting a clear view of them in control of the boat and with the London backdrop. ...
TIDY THAMES II - Tidy Thames II is a small dumb barge for hire on the Thames and connected docks and waterways in London. She has a lined hold suitable for accepting aggregate and waste for grabbing out. Her main use is as a glass cullet store on the Thames. The waste glass is collected for recycling and stored in her hold until full where upon she is towed to be emptied and the glass is for reprocessing. ...
TIDY THAMES III - Tidy Thames III is a traditional Thames lighter, with a large hold suitable for holding three ISO 20 TEU containers. She can be chartered on the Thames and connected docks and waterways in London for commercial or filming use. ...
PONTOONS - We own and have access to a wide range of pontoons suitable for a wide variety of uses on the river Thames in London and connected docks and waterways. See also: Camera Pontoons ...
CAMERA PONTOON - We can supply a range of floating camera platforms from lightweight rigid raiders to bespoke camera pontoons. Having coodinated some of the most technical jobs the Thames has seen Mr. Livett has extensive experience ensuring the Director gets the shot he wants... ...
TIDY THAMES IV - Tidy Thames IV is a traditional Thames lighter, with a large hold suitable for holding three ISO 20 TEU containers and up to 150 tons. Recently fully refurbished she can be chartered on the Thames and connected docks and waterways in London for commercial or filming use. She was designed to be able to navigate the River Lee in East London. ...
RIBCRAFT 7.8m - Maintained to the highest standards these Ribcraft speed boats are on another level to anything else available to charter on the Thames in London. With a fleet of 14 capable of carrying 8 guests per RIB we can now offer over 100 people the opportunity for simultaneous high speed boating fun on the Thames. Smaller groups can also charter the speed boats and if budget is tight why not stagger the trips halving the cost... These are custom built offshore RIB's some of the finest available and maintained to exceptional standards. The boats are capable of speeds of over 40 knots, where it is safe and legal to do so! If you have a large group and are looking for the ultimate speed boat experience on the River Thames in London these are the speed boats to charter. ...
RIBCRAFT 11m - New in 2008 these large bespoke 11m Ribcraft speed boats have been purposely designed for operating on the River Thames in London. The boats both have specially commissioned entry steps built into the bows to allow safe and easy access and there is comfortable cushioned seating for up to 12 passengers. Equipped with 2 X Yamaha 245hp Diesel In-Board engines these Thames RIBs are capable of exhilarating high speeds of 45 knots (where it is safe to do so). Available to charter by the hour from £325 these boats are not only great fun but really good value. ...
LIMA LIMA I - New to the fleet in November 2008 the 8m Thames speed boat has been named Lima Lima I and is almost identical to her sister vessel our Lima Lima II. Both speed boats were built by Halmatic and are strong stable and powerful Thames workboats. The Lima Lima I has an economical 150hp Volvo diesel inboard coupled to an outdrive with twin counter rotating props giving fast and smooth acceleration. She is capable of a rapid 30 knots and forms an ideal platform for filming duties, as a Thames safety boat or survey boat and for a range of other high-speed applications. Currently she is being used in the filming of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes ...
LIMA LIMA III - New to our fleet in 2008 the Lima Lima III is a small inflatable ideal as a platform for filming, safety cover and survey work on the River Thames or the UK's waterways. The Wetline 360HD are specially designed for heavy duty work with an anodised aluminium floor, rubbing strake and keel protection. With a very low draft she can be used in the shallowest of waterways, yet her inflatable keel provides directional stability and a shallow 'v' for work requiring more speed. ...
WYNDHAM GRAND - The Wyndham Grand party boat operates on the River Thames in Central London. Recently fully refitted in a modern contemporary style, internally she has a similar feel to our most popular party boat, the motor vessel Erasmus. With a maximum summer capacity of 130 (we recommend 120 for comfort) and a winter capacity of 80 she is idal for the smaller party looking for a cost effective London Party Boat. ...
ZEPHYR - The Zephyr was originally built for the World famous rock star, Pete Townsend. Sister ship to the Zodiac she is now available for charter on the River Thames in London. She is ideal for parties of 2-12 guests combining speed, elegance and personal service. Our bespoke London boat hire service ensures you have control of your charter and all at suprisingly affordable rates. ...
