Runway East sets sail with bold
Thames expansion

Runway East is making waves (literally) with the launch of Runway East Thames. Set entirely on water, this first-of-its-kind floating HQ – is the latest and boldest addition to the operator’s growing fleet of flex spaces, and easily its most ambitious yet. Part workspace, part city cruise, Runway East Thames, no doubt marks the boldest flex launch the industry has ever seen and we, for one, are all aboard.

Years in the making, this high-speed catamaran-meets-office space is the result of a collaboration between Runway East, Interaction, and Thames Clippers. Together, they’ve crafted a floating workspace that sets an entirely new benchmark for the flex sector.

Spread across three fully fitted-out floors, the vessel will house four private offices, accommodating 12-15 desks per office. Each office comes with its own private tea point, meeting room, dedicated bathrooms, and yes - life jackets. Expect front-row views of the city, all day, both above and below deck. No office comes close.

Beyond the headline, incoming occupiers can expect the signature Runway East offering. Think Cake Wednesdays, Friday drinks trolleys, dog-friendly everything, bike storage, showers, and even wellness-led breakout nooks tucked below deck - ideal for pressing pause between meetings. Memberships start from £620 per desk, with tours launching from May 2025.

The service runs daily from 7:30 AM, cruising from Chelsea Wharf to Barking Riverside with pre-booked stops along the way. It’s captained by Thames Clippers and operated by the same top-tier team behind every Runway East site. Docked by 10 PM. 

As an operator whose sole mission to "destroy boring offices", there’s no doubt they’ve achieved just that. With Runway East’s latest move, we’re setting our sights on the Thames - and so should you.

Meanwhile, on land, Runway East has officially opened its 20,000 sq ft Bath site and has already hit 24% occupancy. Situated just off Union Street and home to the most bookable meeting rooms in the area, it’s clear this prime hotspot won’t stay available for long.

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