Live out your best rom-com fantasies this summer at this free floating cinema

Highlights?

We’ve teamed up with Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted, to bring you a curated selection of the best movies (in our humble opinion) to watch on the coolest date we could conjure up this summer. Introducing: Movies on the River – the ultimate sunset date, complete with a London cruise and one of four iconic rom-coms to settle down with for the eve. Simply hop aboard a City Cruises boat and unwind as you cruise along the Thames before the sun goes down and the movie begins. Dreamy, right? Well, that’s because it is – and let’s be honest, Hinge knows exactly how to bring a vibe, so you’re in good hands.

When and where? 

This event runs for four days only, from August 14 to August 17. Check-in starts at 7:30pm and the boat departs at 8pm from Tower Millennium Pier. Following a short cruise along the river, the boat will moor up around sunset for the film screening. Depending on the film length the boat will head back to Tower Millenium Pier by approx. 11pm.

Why go?

Well firstly, it’s completely free. And secondly, with the unique combination of water, sun(set) and a feel-good movie for two, there’s almost zero chance you won’t have a successful date – even if they don’t share their popcorn. All jokes aside, what could be better than a sundowner date over London with a new potential bae? Truth be told, we can’t think of one. That’s why we’ve hand-picked four iconic films to showcase on the big screen – the cinema-style screen up on top deck, that is – as the ideal setting for you to get up close and personal with your date. Who knows – the date might go so well that you’ll both delete the Hinge app after your date! How’s that for a truly unforgettable summer date? Don't worry about the weather; you can still watch the movie from the lower deck.

What films are showing?

Notting Hill (August 14)

Feel the love between two icons in this legendary London classic

Moonlight (August 15)

Witness history in the making with this heartfelt Academy Award-winning story 

10 Things I Hate About You (August 16)

Live out your 90s nostalgia in this iconic romantic comedy

La La Land (August 17)

Dance the night away along the Thames with Mia and Sebastian

Need to know:

• Your ticket is valid for one cruise and one screening of Notting Hill at Movies on the River presented by Time Out and Hinge on Wednesday, August 14.
• Over 18s only.
• Please select your preferred ticket on check out and present your e-ticket on arrival. Only valid for your selected film and date.
• Each ticket includes both entrance to the screening and a ticket for the pre-movie cruise. Boarding starts at 7.30pm and the boat will depart promptly by 8.00pm.
• The boat will not wait for latecomers, so please ensure that you arrive at the pier in plenty of time. Screenings will commence around the time of sunset.
• Expect to return to the pier by approx. 10.30-11pm.
• Entry will be on a first come first served basis. Seating is unallocated. Please note that the event will be over-allocated so we are unable to guarantee your entry to the event.
• Please be aware that the route can always change if deemed necessary by the captain, but we plan to head east through Tower Bridge before turning round and sailing upstream through central London, past the Tate Modern and the Southbank and up to the Houses of Parliament, before returning to the Pool of London to dock and watch the movie with views of Tower Bridge, The Shard and other sights.
• Wireless headphones will be provided for the screening.
• Blankets will be available on a first come first served basis, and must be returned at the end of the night.
• Personal food and drink items cannot be brought or consumed on the boat. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on the boat.
• Smoking is not permitted aboard the vessel.
• The event is on the uncovered top deck of the boat and will always go ahead, whatever the weather! Please check the weather forecast in advance and wrap up appropriately. Screenings will only be cancelled if the weather conditions present a danger at screening time. Guests can still watch the film from the below deck under cover if it is raining.
• Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to the primary screening deck. The lower deck which will also be showing the film on a smaller screen is wheelchair accessible. Please contact offers@timeout.com if you have any access requirements.
• Please note that photography and filming may occur at the event and which may feature visitors. By attending the event, you are agreeing to the use of these images in any future promotional, advertising or publicity material.
• By obtaining a ticket, you are agreeing to City Cruises PLC Conditions of Carriage, which can be found here: http://www.citycruises.com/about-city-cruises/terms-and-conditions. Please familiarise yourself with these before attending the event.
• Please note that the venue staff have the right to refuse entry.
• Venue address: Tower Millennium Pier Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT.
• Image credit: Working Title Films.
• This ticket cannot be cancelled, exchanged or used in conjunction with any other offer.
• See Time Out's events terms and conditions here.