festive afternoon tea cruises with a recital | The Piano Boat
Please note that access to the boat is only possible via a set of 12 steps from the road to the canal. There are 3 steps down into the boat after boarding. Both sets of steps have a handrail.
Christmas with The Piano Boat
Join us for a festive cruise this Christmas season on board the world's most intimate concert hall.
We're delighted to have available a select number of dates available to book for festive Afternoon Tea Cruises.
'We cannot fault any part of our trip, every attention to detail was made from start to finish and the charming personalities of both Rhiana and Masa made us feel very much at ease and relaxed. To Masa and Rhiana, thank you both for sharing your dream with us, we cannot stress enough how amazing our time on board was.' - Paul & Sue
Afternoon Tea & Prosecco Cruise with Piano Recital at Christmas
1pm - 5pm on selected dates
Monday 19th December 2022 - SOLD OUT
Tuesday 20th December 2022
Thursday 22nd December 2022
Friday 23rd December 2022
Tuesday 27th December 2022
Wednesday 28th December 2022
Friday 30th December 2022
Saturday 31st December 2022
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea menu in the Concert Saloon decorated for the occasion, with an intimate piano recital for up to 10 guests.
£130pp
Please note that whilst we do our utmost to avoid cross-contamination during the food preparation processes, all food is prepared in an area where allergens are used and may be present. Food served cannot be guaranteed to be free of allergens. If you or one of your party suffer from a severe allergy, please consider this when booking.
The Pianist
'Not only to be considered as a fresh departure from other fine pianists of the present day, but daring... with a few touches of genius.'
A celebrated interpreter of Rachmaninov’s piano music, Masayuki Tayama has performed all of his Piano Concertos and is currently in the midst of a project to record and perform his complete solo works for piano, a monumental feat which few have attempted, and his recordings have been met with accolades and critical acclaim.
His international and radio performance debuts took place at the age of 10 in Amsterdam’s Concertgebow, and were the start of a highly successful career. He regularly performs in some of the country’s most eminent concert venues, and his debut appearance at Wigmore Hall sold out.
Now, you have the opportunity to hear him live in an intimate environment like no other, with a thoughtfully selected programme of works. A musician with a passion for boats, Masayuki will also be your captain on board The Piano Boat!
Experience the music up close on a superb instrument under the fingertips of a master.
Meeting Point
NEAR: The River Garden, Moorhall Road, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6PE
Please ensure you are at the meeting point between 12:30 and 12:45. We regret that we are unable to wait for guests not arriving by the designated time.
Parking is available on the roadside (non-restricted), and you will receive full details including a map ahead of your booked cruise date. The nearest underground stations are Uxbridge and Northwood, then a bus or taxi will take you to the meeting point.
The Piano Boat cannot take responsibility for your vehicle or possessions, so please ensure you do not leave any valuables in the car.
Please note that access to the boat is not step-free and unfortunately is not suitable for wheelchairs.
'We had the most fabulous time on your piano barge today. Everything about it was perfect - the ambience, the Prosecco, the Darjeeling, the food and most of all the music.'
- Lyn & Fiona
'Every aspect of our afternoon was just perfect.
The music was wonderful. It is such an intimate space, so very different from a large concert hall.
What could have been better? To be honest, absolutely nothing!'
- Dave & Jean