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Our popular range of guided tours and river cruises offer something for everyone
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Learn about Bristol's rich maritime history
Discover the fascinating history and contemporary culture of Bristol’s Floating Harbour.
- Every Weekend, Daily During Summerdate_range
- Subject to Weatherfilter_drama
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UNlocation_on
- Watershed Pontoon, BS1 5TXlocation_on
- Various - See Detailsaccess_time
- Duration: 45 Minutesav_timer
- Live Commentarymic
Cruise under Clifton Suspension Bridge
Hear about the origins of the Floating Harbour and Brunel's famous Bridge as you cruise underneath.
- Various - Mar to Nov date_range
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UNlocation_on
- Subject to Tidewaves
- Duration: 3.5 hoursav_timer
- Live Commentarymic
- Not Recommended for Under 6 Yrschild_care
Stop for lunch at a riverside bar & garden
Head through the Floating Harbour and up the Avon to Beese's for lunch on the banks of the river.
- Fri (Apr to Sept)date_range
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UNlocation_on
- 10:45 am - 2:45 pmaccess_time
- Duration: 4 hoursav_timer
- Live Commentarymic
- Stop for Lunchdeck
Relaxing cruise with a riverside drink stop
Escape the city and unwind with a cup of tea or a G&T overlooking the water.
- Sun (Apr to Sept)date_range
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UN location_on
- 4:30 pm - 7:30 pmaccess_time
- Duration: 3 hours av_timer
- Live Commentarymic
- Stop for Drinksdeck
One-way cruise to the iconic City of Bath
Experience the beauty of the rural Avon on this six hour one-way trip to Bath.
- Sun (Monthly, May to Sept)date_range
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UN location_on
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pmaccess_time
- Duration: Approx 6 hoursav_timer
- Live Commentarymic
- Stop for Lunchdeck
- Not Recommended for Under 8 Yrschild_care
Enjoy a Cream Tea on this leisurely cruise
Learn about the origins of the Harbour and relax with a delicious homemade cream tea on the water.
- Sun, Wed & Bank Holiday (Mar to Oct) date_range
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UN location_on
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm access_time
- Duration: 2 hours av_timer
- Live Commentarymic
- Cream Tea Included in Ticket Priceemoji_food_beverage
Cruise up the Avon for a riverside pub lunch
Cruise up the beautiful Avon and through a working lock before stopping for lunch at Hanham Mills.
- Tues & Thur (Jun to Sept) date_range
- Bristol Packet Office, BS1 6UN location_on
- 10:45 am - 3:45 pm access_time
- Duration: 5 hours av_timer
- Live Commentarymic
- Stop for Lunchdeck
Visit some of Bristol’s best known pubs
Experience Bristol from the water as you enjoy a drink on-board and stop at two harbourside pubs.
- Every Tuesday (Jun to Sept) date_range
- Watershed Pontoon, BS1 5TX location_on
- 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm access_time
- Duration: 2.5 hours av_timer
- Pub Stops local_drink
- Over 18 Years Only contact_mail
Private Hire options for larger groups
Exclusive boat hire options for your celebration, family gathering or corporate event.
- Available All Yeardate_range
- Any Harbourside Landing location_on
- Duration: 1, 2 or 3 hours av_timer
- Bar on Board local_bar
- Catering by Arrangement restaurant
- Play Your Own Music music_video