Christmas Party Nights Afloat

at ChesterBoat
Available until Sun 21 Dec

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Enjoy Christmas nights out in Chester with Chester Boat Party Nights Afloat! 

Chester Boats are lighting up the River Dee this December with their famous Christmas parties!

The Christmas Party Nights Afloat is the perfect occasion for an office party, a festive catch up with friends, or just a night out with a nautical twist. Fancy dress and Christmas jumpers are very welcome.

Your Christmas Boat Party details:

  • Dates: 6th - 20th December 2025
  • Meeting point: Chester Boat, Souter's Ln, The Groves, Chester CH1 1SZ

Included in your ticket: 

  • A glass of wine on boarding
  • A hot festive supper of turkey baps (vegetarian option available when pre-booked)
  • A disco with a professional DJ – playing a mix of cheesy Christmas classics and all the best floor fillers
  • A three-hour cruise sailing from 7pm - 10pmThe weather outside may be frightful, but the boat is fully enclosed and heated, meaning that you can enjoy your Christmas party in style this year! 

Book your tickets for the Christmas Party Nights Afloat with Chester Boat this festive season. You won't find a better price online, and tickets are delivered instantly via email and SMS. 

Location
The Groves,
Souters Lane,
CH1 1SZ
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How to find us

By Car:

All cruises depart from The Groves, Souters Lane, Chester, CH1 1SZ (if using a SatNav please check that this is sending you down Souters Lane and not Dee Lane).

Please note that there are a limited number of free parking spaces at The Groves, which can fill up quickly in the summer, and they are not operated by ChesterBoat. Parking is limited to one hour in the standard bays. With a Blue Badge, parking is available for 3 hours in a standard bay or untimed in a disabled bay. Parking restrictions end at 6pm.

If you are able, we recommend parking elsewhere in the city. The nearest car parks are:

  • NCP Pepper Street Car Park, Pepper St, Chester, CH1 1DF (multistorey car park with 287 spaces, approx. 5 minute walk down a slight hill)
  • Little Roodee Coach & Car Park, Grosvenor Rd, Chester, CH1 1SL (outdoor car park with 452 spaces, approx. 8 minute flat walk along the river)

By train/bus:

The moorings are approximately a 10 minute walk from Chester Bus Interchange and 20 minutes from Chester Railway Station.

Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Bars
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Will the ChesterBoat Christmas Party take place in bad weather?

In the rare event that bad weather prevents ChesterBoat from sailing, the event will still take place on a stationary boat.

Is smoking allowed at the ChesterBoat Christmas Party?

While ChesterBoat try to include a couple of cigarette breaks at a designated point onboard, they are unable to allow continuous smoking throughout the evening.

Please consider when booking whether everyone in your party will be happy with this arrangement.

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