A SUPERYACHT worth £25m is docking on the Thames and can be hired out as an events space – with a hefty price tag.
The Oceandiva London is expected to arrive in August and is expected to become the largest floating venue in the city.
The 86 metre superyacht will host all kinds of events, including dinners, receptions and product launches, and will have space for up to 1,500 standing guests or 600 seated.
It doesn't come cheap through, as hire rates start from a basic £27,000 a night, according to the Evening Standard.
Guests can hop on or off the three deck ship from various locations along the Thames, including London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Greenwich.
Oceandiva bosses claim the ship is a CO2-neutral venue which will be powered by lithium battery packs backed up by mounted solar panels.
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At a press briefing, Smart Group CEO Greg Lawson said: "Oceandiva is leading the way to a net zero future for the events industry.
"The project is the first of its kind in the world and where better to launch it than the world-beating city of London.
"The journey started with an ambition to create a multi-purpose event venue on the Thames, and after listening to stakeholders reflecting and adapting to the challenges of the modern era, sustainability needs to be at the core of everything that we do."
Artist impressions of the ship show a long vessel in a matte grey colour, with a Union Jack flag on the top deck.
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