One group. Multiple MICE solutions.
Discover our full portfolio during one exclusive evening cruise on the Thames. Watch Tower Bridge open for our departure and meet the people behind five leading floating venue brands. Places are limited and attendance is curated, so early registration is strongly recommended. Secure your spot now before this invitation-only event reaches capacity.
Welcome Aboard
Why attend?
Join the networking event created for MICE buyers who want to explore unique venues, fresh ideas, and the right contacts in one evening.
- Fully hosted evening cruise with curated networking and premium hospitality
- Experience a true London moment: Tower Bridge opens for our departure
- Discover the UNITED WATERWAYS portfolio in one evening
- Source five leading floating venue brands in one place
- Save sourcing time by comparing multiple floating venue solutions side by side
- Quickly identify the right ship size and format for your events
- Connect directly with decision makers and accelerate proposals
- Leave with qualified conversations already underway and clear next steps
What to Expect
on Board
Experience a premium networking cruise on the Dixie Queen, the largest luxury charter boat on the Thames. Boarding starts at 18:30 at Butlers Wharf next to Tower Bridge. At 19:30, the Dixie Queen sets off and Tower Bridge opens for her. She is the only passenger vessel on the Thames that the bridge opens for. The cruise takes you past the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, and Greenwich before returning at 21:00.
Leave with new ideas and clear next steps.
Floating Showcase Format
Experience the UNITED WATERWAYS portfolio in a walk-through format built for buyers. Lounge-style showcases present each brand and solution in a setting designed for real conversations. Expect clear planner-focused highlights such as typical MICE use cases, capacity and setup flexibility, and exactly who to speak with for next steps.
Exclusive Networking
This is an exclusive, invitation-only event for qualified MICE buyers. The ship is thoughtfully designed to support both focused one-to-one discussions and a lively networking area with ambient music. Move easily from introductions to deeper conversations while London passes by. Spots are limited, so secure your invitation early to guarantee access.
Premium Hospitality
High-quality food and beverages will be served throughout the evening with multiple service points to keep lines short and conversations flowing. The hospitality concept is designed for networking: easy to enjoy while standing and moving, delivered with consistent premium service standards.
This Event is Designed for You
Floating Venues Eve is created specifically for qualified MICE professionals who are actively sourcing venues and destinations for upcoming programs.
If you are looking for versatile floating venues that combine central locations, scalable capacity and strong operational support, this event is designed for you.
In Partnership with Leading MICE Communities
To strengthen the relevance and quality of the buyer audience, UNITED WATERWAYS is partnering with Clique Network. Both partners are highly respected within the global MICE industry and bring strong connections to qualified planners, decision makers, and influential event professionals, helping ensure a high value networking environment on board.
About Clique
Clique is a curated, invite-only professional network for MICE professionals. Through a year-round calendar of events, an online community, and specialist business support via The Clique Agency, Clique connects like-minded professionals in a focused, high-quality environment.
