Festive celebrations on the Thames

Jump onboard this year to enjoy a Christmas or New Year celebration with a difference. City Cruises offers a host of festive packages on the River Thames. Whether you are looking for an unusual venue for a Christmas party or want to celebrate the arrival of 2009 with Big Ben striking midnight in the background then City Cruises has the answer.

Celebrate Christmas as you sail past London's famous sights on the Christmas Dinner and Dance Cruises. You will be welcomed onboard with a glass of dry Sherry and as you cruise down to the Thames Barrier you will enjoy a seasonal three course meal. On the way back to Westminster Pier there will be plenty of time for dancing. The price of £72.50 also includes half a bottle of wine per person.

Book the Christmas day lunch cruise and let someone else do all the work. As you cruise leisurely along the Thames you can enjoy an aperitif followed by a sumptuous meal complete with all the Christmas trimmings. The price of this cruise is £92.50 per person.

Celebrate the arrival of 2009 as you dance the night away on a New Year's Eve Buffet and Dance Cruise. You could also push the boat out and opt for the New Year's Eve Gala and Dinner Dance Cruise and celebrate in style with a glass of champagne as

Alternatively why not try out one of the festive dining experiences, in a unique setting, aboard the R.S.Hispaniola, a ship permanently moored on Victoria Embankment. Throughout December you can choose from either a Christmas Lunch or a Christmas Dinner with entertainment options. There is also the option of the à-la-carte menu enhanced with Christmas place settings for a small supplement. A special Christmas Day Lunch and a New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance are also available.

City Cruises' boats can also be chartered for private functions. Whichever option you choose you can be sure that by day or night you will be able to see the sights of London from the best vantage point; the River Thames.

Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more and trade rates are also available. For further information and to make a booking visit citycruises.com and hispaniola.co.uk.