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THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER BOAT PARTY

The Golden Flame, Central London

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Sat 8
AUG

Tickets

£30 £25
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Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
30-55
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Drinks and Conversations
Boat Party
Meet up to 240 people
Singles party
Home London THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER BOAT PARTY

THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER BOAT PARTY

The Golden Flame, Central London

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Sat 8
AUG

Tickets

£30 £25
?
Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
30-55
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Drinks and Conversations
Boat Party
Meet up to 240 people
Singles party
Drinks and Conversations
Boat Party
Meet up to 240 people
Singles party

About the event

Due to popular demand, we’ve scheduled a summer boat party in August 2026 so you can make the most of London’s beautiful Summer days! With longer daylight hours, plenty of sunshine, and stunning views of the city, this is the perfect time to enjoy a unique experience while cruising down the Thames.

We’re bringing together up to 240 singles for an unforgettable afternoon aboard the Golden Flame. With a guaranteed 50:50 male-to-female ratio, it’s the ultimate opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed and lively atmosphere.

This three-hour daytime cruise is all about connection and fun, starting with our popular lock and key icebreaker. This playful activity ensures you’ll meet loads of people as you search for the key that matches your lock (or vice versa).

The Golden Flame's spacious sun deck is the perfect place to soak up the sunshine, sip on a refreshing drink from the bar, and take in breathtaking views of the city.

So why not get on the Love Boat? Join us for an afternoon of mingling, laughter, and new connections. You’re sure to meet some amazing people and create memories you’ll never forget!

Important information

Event timings:

13:00 - Guest check-in starts
13:45 - Boarding begins at Temple Pier
14:00 - Boat departs Temple Pier
14:00 - Lock and key icebreaker begins
16.45 - Arrival back at Temple Pier and disembarkation

Please ensure you arrive at the departure pier no later than 13:45. We have a limited time for boarding the vessel and cannot wait for late arrivals. Please also note that food is not served on board.
Tickets for this event MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE and are non-refundable. Our normal cancellation terms and conditions apply.

Price: £25
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Where

Our Thames cruiser is one of the largest and most popular party boats in London. It's the ultimate place to view the London skyline and soak up the sun. We're equipped for whatever the weather, this boat has loads of inside space just in case.

Address  The Golden Flame, departing from Temple Pier

Nearest station  Temple

Tel   – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://cpbs.co.uk/

PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking is essential and no tickets will be available to purchase on the door. Online booking is simple and very secure. Our payments are handled by Stripe, one of the world's largest payment processors using the highest grade security currently available.

Reviews

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Luca Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2026
Vanesa Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2026
Sunil Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
  First time and it was a good turn out , like the atmosphere and vibe and the music was good too , drinks prices not to bad either .  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Olivia Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Fakher Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Rosinha Verified Attendee
  I attended the Original Dating Early Summer Boat Party and had a very nice time. I really enjoyed myself and had the opportunity to meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The dancing on the yacht during the day was lovely and made the experience even more enjoyable. I did not attend with the intention of dating anyone, but more for socialising and making new friends, whether female or male. I would definitely recommend this type of event for people to try, especially if they enjoy meeting new people and having a fun social experience. I also give the organiser of the event 5 stars for creating such a welcoming and enjoyable day.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Gregory Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Shaun Verified Attendee
  Amazing trip made the most everybody I met was great company superb  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Del Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Lilly Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Cedric Verified Attendee
  Music and dancing was fab!  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Hugo Verified Attendee
  Welcoming and different  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Kevin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Good weather, lovely people, fun vibes, great views  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Jag Verified Attendee
  I had a really good time. Good ambience and great crowd. I met some wonderful people and made few friends. Great evening.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Rob Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Camy Verified Attendee
  Lovely atmosphere and great music ! Met some nice people.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Angie Verified Attendee
  It was a lovely fun afternoon, just wish it was longer. 🥰  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Marco Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
James Verified Attendee
  More space on the outside desk as people as while close together  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
John Verified Attendee
  Always enjoy the love boat  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
  A great mix of people, good vibes. If you are peacock, head straight for the dance floor, as this is the place to be seen!!  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Nicole Verified Attendee
  Good event  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Elia Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
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HOW IT WORKS

Arrive from about 7pm and grab a drink — our host will check you in and hand you a scorecard. Once everyone's settled, the host explains the format and the dating begins: four to five minutes per date, girls seated, guys rotating, with a 15-minute breather at half time to top up your glass and compare notes.

After each date you make a quick private note: yes, no, or friend. Nobody sees your choices on the night — that's the point. When the formal dates finish, the room opens up and everyone mingles; ask any of our hosts and they'll tell you this is where half the real chemistry happens, so don't dash for the Tube.

The next morning, enter your ticks on our site and our matching system compares them against everyone else's. Mutual yeses become matches, and you can message each other through the site — no phone numbers or emails shared until you choose to.


When you get there

Doors open around 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket — arriving early gives you time to grab a drink, find your feet and say hello to your host, who'll check you in and get you set up. Everything you need is provided on the night; just bring your ticket confirmation and your best conversation.

First time? You won't be the only one — most people at any London event are speed dating first-timers, and plenty arrive solo. Our hosts have run hundreds of these nights and their whole job is making sure nobody feels lost. By your second date you'll have forgotten your nerves entirely.

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Why Londoners book with Original Dating

Original Dating was founded in London in 2003 by Andrew — back when speed dating was brand new and he was, in his words, just a boy. Twenty-three years later we're the capital's longest-established speed dating company and one of the largest in the UK, running around 500 events a year nationwide.

What that experience buys you: professional hosts (many of them trained actors) who actually run the room rather than reading a script; venues we've vetted personally; gender-balanced events with sensible age bands; a matching system we built ourselves; and a rematch guarantee we've

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.