Bristol Packet - Public and Charter Boat Trips

Private Parites

Evening River Cruise
A three hour evening river cruise embarking in the city centre and cruising upstream onto rural stretches of the Avon through picturesque woodland. Our boats can be chartered for a return three hour evening pleasure cruise. A return trip can include a stop in one of the city centre waterfront bars. Alternatively disembark at a rural riverside tavern and return to Bristol by coach. Every trip is a one off and can be tailored to your individual requirements.

Live bands and DJ by arrangement, or bring your own CD's or MP3 players.

Boat Max Passengers 3 hour cruise One way (return by coach)
Tower Belle 95 £695 £590
Bagheera 55 £550 £470
Flower of Bristol 50 £490 £395
Redshank 54 £445 £385



Tour Of Dockside Pubs
The original and definitive "Tour of Dockside Pubs" Tour the City Docks in style, have a drink on board and stop at selected pubs and bars en-route.

Charter Fee: 3 hour tours from £450 for 50 passengers, small groups fromĀ£ 305


Avon Gorge Cruise
This cruise includes locking out at the Cumberland Basin onto the tidal river, dramatic views of Brunel's Suspension Bridge, the Avon Gorge, M5 Bridge and the Bristol Channel. By day or evening subject to tides.

Boat Charter fee
Tower Belle up to 80 passengers £650
Bagheera up to 50 passengers £550



River Cruise By Day
A perfect way to escape the city. Hire one of our boats for a 3 or 4 hour cruise. See the famous landmarks and sights around the Floating Harbour and sail upstream onto rural stretches of the river Avon. Morning Coffee, Lunch or Tea on board by arrangement alternatively stop for an hour at a riverside pub, or tea garden.

Boat Max Passengers 3 hour cruise 4 hour cruise
Tower Belle 95 £495 £540
Bagheera 55 £385 £465
Flower of Bristol 50 £385 £465
Redshank 54 £355 £390



City Docks Tour
A 90 minute tour of Bristol's Floating Harbour - fascinating for its history and Brunel associations. Find out more about its history from the informative commentary given on board. This trip can easily be combined with a visit to the SS Great Britain.

Boat Charter fee Max Passengers
Tower Belle £415 95
Bagheera £330 55
Flower of Bristol £315 50
Redshank £280 54



Day Trips To Bath
For the enthusiast a 5 hour river cruise to the City of Bath. Lunch at a riverside tavern or bring a picnic. Available midweek.

Boat Charter fee
Redshank £690 (maximum passengers 45)


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