Pre-Notting Hill Carnival •
Boat Party •
100% Overproof Vibes •
Pre-Notting Hill Carnival • Boat Party • 100% Overproof Vibes •
Carnival on the Thames
5TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR!
Saturday 23rd August 2025
MV Pearl of London
Festival Pier, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XZ
Boarding: 6:15 - 6:45pm
Sailing Boat Party: 7-11pm
🔥 THE UK'S ULTIMATE PRE-CARNIVAL BOAT PARTY RETURNS 🔥
Summer is calling, and with it comes the most anticipated floating celebration on the River Thames! For five legendary years, Rum 'N' Bass has kicked off Notting Hill Carnival weekend in unforgettable style - and our 2025 anniversary edition promises to be our most extraordinary yet.
COLOURS vs. STRIPES: BE BOLD, BE SEEN!
This year, we're challenging you to showcase your Caribbean pride with our COLOURS Vs. STRIPES theme!
Rep your island's flag, rock your brightest hues, and embrace those stripes in ways that turn heads across all three decks. Dare to stand out - the more vibrant, the better!
THE EXPERIENCE
Imagine yourself sailing the scenic Thames while three decks pulse with the ultimate Caribbean soundscape:
- Soca that makes your waist move automatically
- Dancehall that keeps you energised all night
- Afrobeats, Garage, Hip Hop, and R&B blended seamlessly by the UK and Caribbean’s finest selectors.
All this while you sip premium rum cocktails, surrounded by 350 beautiful people united by our mantra:
'No Separation, No Drama, No Behaviour'
- Just pure vibes and cultural celebration!
THE DETAILS
- Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 (Pre-Carnival Weekend)
- Boarding: 6:15pm at Festival Pier
- Return: 11pm
- VIP Community Early Bird Tickets: £25 SOLD OUT
- Early Bird Tickets: £28 (STRICTLY LIMITED)
- Blue Light Card Holder Tickets: £27 SOLD OUT
- Ready fi di River Tickets: £32 SOLD OUT
- Big Ship Tickets: £34
- VIP Group Table & Drink options available here
- Accessibility: MV Pearl of London is a wheelchair friendly vessel
- Age: 21+ Photo ID may be Required
- Refreshments: Drinks will be available from the boat bar. Cash & Cards will be accepted
Every year we sell out WEEKS in advance - and this 5th anniversary edition will be no exception. Don't spend another summer watching our highlights on social media... BE IN THEM!
Grab your tickets now!
#CarnivalOnTheThames #RumNBass #ColoursVsStripes
PREVIOUS CARNIVAL ON THE THAMES GUEST DJS + ARTISTS •
PREVIOUS CARNIVAL ON THE THAMES GUEST DJS + ARTISTS •
Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice • Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice •
Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice • Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice •
Important Tings
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We have a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and prejudice. If you are made to feel uncomfortable in any way, please do not hesitate to speak to any member of the Rum 'N' Bass team, who will assist you.
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MV Pearl of London is an accessible vessel, with a disabled toilet that has full wheelchair access and panic alarm installed. If you have any specific needs or questions, please reach out to Team Rum 'N' Bass (at least 24 hours prior to the event).
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Festival Pier is situated directly opposite from The Southbank Centre's yellow staircase, next to restaurant, GIRAFFE.
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- Underground & Rail (in order of closeness): Westminster / London Charing Cross / Waterloo / Embankment
- River Bus: Festival Pier
- Bus: 139 / 148 / 168 / 172 / 6 / X68
- Parking: Secure a parking space in advance, or on the day (subject to to availability) via www.yourparkingspace.co.uk
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We have allowed 30 minutes for checking-in and boarding attendees, which is aligned with our access to the pier. The Vessel Management reserves the right to finalise boarding at 6:45pm in preparation to sail at 7pm. We do not have any control over the timing and the boat will not wait for latecomers. Don’t be THAT person running down the pier!
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This event is a boat party that takes place on the River Thames. We will not be docked - it will sail the river throughout the duration.
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We offer a limited number of exclusive, VIP concessionary early bird and Blue Light Card holder tickets to our community.
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VIP group table bookings to accommodate 7 or 8 people, with drink options, are available for those celebrating a birthday, graduation, hen/stag night or, if you just want to secure a dedicated space for you and your crew. Click here for table requests.
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Food will not be served on the boat and outside food is not permitted onboard. However, if you'd like to eat before we depart the pier, we recommend arriving to the area early, as there are many food vendors nearby.
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Wear your bright colours and Rep weh yuh come from!
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Rum 'N' Bass does not offer refunds. However, we will be happy to transfer your ticket to another attendee, up to 48 hours prior to the event. Please email admin@rumnbass.com with your ticket confirmation reference/number from the same email address that you used to book, plus the full name, email + phone number of the new attendee.