Santa on the Water
Santa has swapped his sleigh for something more waterproof!
Join us on 5th & 6th December, and meet Santa on board his Skuna Igloo Boat Grotto - fun for the whole family!*
Santa on the Water
Your Floating Festive Adventure:
Saturday 5th December | 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 6th December | 11:00 - 17:00
Step aboard a glowing grotto on an Igloo Boat for a magical 25-minute festive experience! Father Christmas is coming directly from the North Pole to Skuna…
With limited slots available, this intimate experience is designed for families looking to make core memories, discover winter magic and take photos on the water this Christmas 2026. A perfect addition to an Igloo Boat sail, or as a standalone experience - gift your young family something they’ll never forget.
Your little ones will set sail on a 12-minute present hunt, then return to the dock for a private Santa Meet & Greet, where they can share their Christmas wishes with Santa on board.
*Recommended for children 12 or under. Price is per boat, and due to boat weight limits, it is a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children per booking slot.
Sail aboard our Igloo Boat Grotto: ambient, whimsical and unique! Decorated beautifully by the Skuna elves
A private 25-minute slot for up to 3 children and 2 adults: 5 minutes to board, a 12-minute present hunt sail, then 8 minutes with Santa back at the dock. Slots run back to back, so please arrive early
Elf on board to assist your family with taking photos and maintaining the magic
A bar is available, serving hot drinks, soft drinks and alcohol (mulled wine, anyone?!) for an additional cost
Unfortunately, due to narrow walkways and the boat layout, we’re not currently wheelchair accessible
What’s Included:
All for a Great Cause
All profits will be donated to Starlight UK - a charity close to our hearts. Bringing joy and play to children facing serious illness.
Find out more about Starlight’s amazing work here: www.starlight.org.uk
Where to Find Us:
Good to know
We provide blankets and our Igloo Boat is heated - but wearing warm clothes is suggested
Life jackets are available for all ages
Extra drinks must be purchased onsite. You can bring your own water
Children are considered 12 or under for this experience
On the day
Please arrive early so you can definitely attend your booking slot as Santa has lots of people to see! London can be busy in December, so give yourselves plenty of travel time to reach Canary Wharf. Then, once at Skuna, please check in with our crew and head to the pontoon where the elves will be ready to greet you! The boat sets sail 5 minutes after your booked time, so we can’t hold it for late arrivals.
Your Santa Sailing Experience lasts 25 minutes: a present hunt sail on the Igloo Boat, then a private meet and greet with Santa back at the dock for sharing wishes and taking photos. We can’t wait to welcome you to our magical quayside!