Exclusive Hire at Blue Funnel

Boat · Whole venue

Ocean Way, Southampton, SO14 3FJ
City Centre, Southampton

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Want to do something different for your wedding? Celebrate your marriage on a sailing vessel! Exclusively yours for the day, the Blue Fennel’s Ocean Scene offers a truly unique setting for an unforgettable wedding experience! Wow your guests by taking them on a slow cruise with spectacular views of the Southampton port and the local rivers.

With room enough for up to 340 passengers, Ocean Scene offers delightful spaces that can be arranged for weddings, a fully stocked licensed bar and fresh meals prepared on board and served by friendly staff. You can choose from a range of packages that can be tailored to your needs.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.
Friday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:30
from £495 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
You choose the length of your cruise, the minimum charter for a Wedding Reception would be 4 hours.

A DJ and disco can be included in the package, the cost of this will depend on the duration of your charter, prices from
£325 for 4 hours.
~ Fork Buffet Menu & Options ~
Drink Packages
Reception drink – Bucks Fizz £3.25, Wine £3.50, Orange Juice £1.95
House wine, by the bottle by pre-order £14.50
To be served during the Wedding Breakfast - Toast drink Prosecco £4.45, Champagne £8.50

Canapés
Warm cheese straws served with reception drink £2.25

Fork Buffet
Beef brochettes served on a tomato bruschetta £19.95
Chicken skewers served plain, Cajun, or curried you choose
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with herb mash & Sausage meat & vegetarian
Quinoa salad with greens & cucumber
Penne pasta sun-dried tomato salad
Aranchini risotto rice balls with vegetarian parmesan & blue cheese
German potato salad with gherkins, eggs & red onion
Asian crunchy coleslaw with harissa spice
Artisan bread
Chef’s selection of mini desserts served on a platter for your choice

Coffee & mints £1.95

A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza wedges & crisps
can be added to any package on request from £10pp – A more bespoke package can be discussed with the chef upon
request.

Capacity

Dining
up to 112

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site
River view
In-house DJ
Wi-Fi
Projector
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Outside catering is prohobited.


About Blue Funnel

Blue Funnel offers all year round river cruises on their vessel MV Ocean Scene, featuring large sundecks and spacious indoor saloons. Enjoy fabulous views of the port, cruise along the Solent and other local rivers and visit Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight, all accompanied by the impeccable service of the uniformed staff, including drinks and food. With her wonderful facilities, the vessel also makes a perfect venue for all kinds of events. If you’ve ever dreamt of saying your vows out on the water, Blue Funnel can make that dream a reality!

Blue Funnel are based in Ocean Village, Southampton. Known as the cruise capital of Europe, Southampton is a city in Hampshire located on the Solent, 70 miles from London and 15 miles from Portsmouth. Its port, famously associated with the Titanic, is busy with traffic. The city itself offers many attractions, including museums, theatres and galleries, as well as the Westquay Shopping Centre. Excellent transport links make it easily accessible.


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