Onboard Catering

Food and Drink

Choose one of the below catering menus to be laid out or delivered for your guests on your private cruise. We are happy to provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives wherever possible.

Let us know your preferred menu 30 days in advance so we can book in with our suppliers.

Final numbers must then be confirmed 10 days before your trip.

Onboard Bar

  • Every boat has a fully licensed bar on board.
  • Arrange a bar tab, or purchase drinks individually.
  • Cash and card payments are accepted on board.

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Welcome Prosecco

£7.00 Per Glass

  • A glass of chilled Prosecco ready for your guests as you board.

Savoury Nibbles

£5.70 Per Portion (minimum order 10 portions) 

  • Grazing platters of fresh deli olives, hand cooked crisps, toasted snacks & roasted nuts

 

Cream Tea

£9.90 Per Person

  • A freshly baked scone
  • Selection of mini cakes or tarts
  • Cornish clotted cream
  • Strawberry jam
  • Cup of tea or coffee

Afternoon Tea

£16.50 Per Person

  • Sandwich Platters with Various Fillings
  • Hand Cooked Crisps
  • Freshly Baked Scone
  • Cornish Clotted Cream
  • Strawberry Jam
  • Selection of Mini Cakes or Tarts
  • Tea or Coffee

Wood-Fired Pizzas

£16.00 Per Pizza

  • These pizzas are 14 inches and cut into 8 slices, so they’re perfect for sharing or make a filling meal for one!
  • Collected from a local company at the start of your boat trip.
  • GLUTEN FREE base available, but not suitable for coeliacs.

Menu options include:

  • Margherita (V or Vgn) – Tomato sauce, Glastonbury Fior Di Latte mozzarella, parmesan & fresh basil
  • Classic Pepperoni – English Cobble Lane pepperoni, Tomato sauce & Glastonbury Fior Di Latte mozzarella
  • Hawaiian Five-Oh – Ham, fresh pineapple, Glastonbury mozzarella & crushed red chillis
  • Feelin’ Clucky – barbecue sauce base with chipotle chicken, roasted red peppers, sweetcorn & red onion
  • G.O.A.T (V) – Goat’s cheese, mozzarella, roasted garlic mushrooms, pine nuts, spinach & caramelised onion
  • Over the Veg (V or Vgn) – Roasted caponata vegetables, olives, pine nuts and red onion with basil and lemon drizzle

Fish & Chips

£15.00 Per Portion (minimum order 15 portions)

Available Tues-Sat, from 1230-1400 and 1730-2100 .

  • Large portions with ketchup, salt & vinegar provided free of charge.
  • Freshly prepared and delivered to the boat ready for departure.
  • Due to frying methods, our suppliers are not able to provide any Gluten Free Options.

Menu options include:

  • Cod & Chips
  • Sausage & Chips
  • Battered Sausage & Chips
  • Vegetable Spring Roll & Chips (VGn)
  • Halloumi Burger & Chips (V)

Allergen note:
Our supplier uses the same oil and fryers to cook all of their products. For this reason, this option is not suitable for allergen sufferers, including those with nut allergies or Coeliac disease. Additionally, this option may not be prefereable for vegans and vegetarians.

Boathouse Buffet

£19.50 Per Person (minimum order 15 portions)

Classic self-serve buffet prepared using the best fresh local ingredients. Laid out on board, ready to eat whenever you choose.

  • Cheese board with 3 Local Cheeses, Grapes & Chutney (GF)(V)
  • Deli Meats & Pickles platters (GF)
  • Homemade Miso Barley Mushroom Rolls (VGn)
  • Homemade Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls
  • Roasted Courgette, Potato & Ricotta Frittata (GF)(V)
  • Red Cabbage & Carrot Slaw (GF)(VGn)
  • Baby New Potato Salad (GF)(V)
  • Bristol Loaf Sourdough, Hummus (VGn) & Butter (V)
  • Cake Bites with Strawberries (GF / VGn available on request)

Please note:
Let us know your preferred menu 30 days in advance so we can book in with our suppliers.
Final numbers and dietary requirements must then be confirmed 10 days before your trip.

Curry Buffet

£19.50 Per Person (minimum order 15 portions)

Supplied by Tiffins of Bristol- est. 2003. 

Enjoy the sensational authentic flavours of Gujarat with a selection of pure vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free curries. Freshly prepared and delivered to the boat ready for departure, served buffet style.

  • Spinach and Chickpea Curry
  • Cauliflower and Pea Curry
  • Toor Dahl with Cocount
  • Rice
  • Mini Pakoras (2 per person)

Allergen note:
Our supplier does not use any allergens in their cooking and follows all food safety procedures. They are unable to guarantee the products and ingredients they buy in. 

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Per B
22 March 2026
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Nice trip Easy access from right next to SS Great Britain which you MUST see as well. Good captain/guide.
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CharlieBrys
15 March 2026
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Relaxed and informative Relaxed and informative. Friendly guide.
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Karen J
10 November 2025
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very relaxing lovely cruise and very informative, just a pity the member of staff (rose) who was at bar talked to her friends the whole trip, they was so loud it was difficult to hear the commentary
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Duncan B.
11 October 2025
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Brilliant! Brilliant! The trip was so informative and entertaining. A high spot in our stay in Bristol. It is a must do along with the SS Great Britain.
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Adrian G
10 September 2025
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Great trip round the harbour We took a 45 minute trip round the harbour which was relaxing and interesting. The boat (converted canal boat) had a bar and a toilet, and the crew of 2 were excellent at pointing out interesting sites. It was so good we went back and did it again in the afternoon!!
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917jaynel
18 August 2025
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Lovely trip Had a lovely 45 minutes going down the river. Landmarks and history were pointed out along the way. Easy to book and well worth it. Would definitely do it again if we go back to Bristol.
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One Way Ticket…
11 August 2025
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Worth the time and not overpriced. Enjoyed our 45 min trip George and George both professional and took safety serious, but also fun and informative. Not overpriced so would recommend to others if visiting area.
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Kirsty
9 August 2025
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Birthday treats OMG!! Thank you so much Jude and George 👏 what an absolutely awesome 45mins! Came with my Dad and Daughter sooooooo glad we choose this boat! Jude was super informative with a great presence and sense of humour keeping us entertained with witty banter and super fun facts! Can not recommend this highly enough! Again thank you guys for making my Dads birthday so special 💯🇬🇧
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TravellersOnTheGo
4 August 2025
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Excellent What a great way to spend 45 minutes on the water in Bristol Harbour. The boat was clean and very well laid out with a bar at the end. We sat and sipped rosé wine as we looked at all the sites around the harbour. The commentary was absolutely spot-on and was extremely interesting. This is really good value and I highly recommend.
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Tigi
29 June 2025
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Messing about on the River A group of 7 of us really enjoyed 2hr our cream tea cruise on the River Avon this afternoon. The commentary was excellent, giving us interesting facts about what we were seeing. We saw our first Gromit from this years trail (outside the Arnolfini) A Heron, Swans, ducks and ducklings, lots of paddle boarders and even swimmers. The cream tea was generous with some of the best scones I've had, cake and unlimited cups of tea which in todays warm weather was very welcome. Special thanks to Ruby who looked after us so well.