Pontoon

With hiring fees for this five-​berth yacht (and the only private hire yacht on the Thames I might add) running from £2500 to a helluvalot more, attending last week’s launch party for Pontoon was quite possibly my only opportunity to enjoy such an exclusive venue. Yes, a few thousand quid certainly is a lot of moola but given this megaboat has event capacity of up to 70, the breakdown isn’t quite so bad really. A classic motor yacht built in 1975 by Camper Nicholson and updated with high-​end fittings in 2010 with a natural wood terrace, roomy lounge, three double suites and two twin rooms, it’s one to hint hint nudge nudge your office’s partytime coordinator if there’s some reason to celebrate coming up.
It’s certainly a site to behold and pleasant enough to ponder while enjoying the more affordable options nearby or ambling about St Katharine Docks on a sunny day.