Tour Operators
Packages for Travel Groups
Our guided tours and cruises are the perfect way to introduce your travel group to the City of Bristol. Our all-weather comfortable boats have everything you need.
All our boat tours feature live commentary, WC facilities and a fully licenced bar.
City Dock Tour
Discover the fascinating history and contemporary culture of Bristol’s Floating Harbour on this classic 60 min tour. This trip works really well with a visit to other Harbourside attractions such as the SS Great Britain, MShed, We The Curious, Cabot Circus or Underfall Yard.
Duration: 1 hour
Avon Gorge Cruise
Relax and unwind on the river as you enjoy spectacular views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge. This trip includes a passage through the Floating Harbour, locking onto the tidal Avon in the wake of a 1000 years of shipping.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cream Tea Cruise
Take in the sights and hear about Bristol’s rich maritime history while enjoying our freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, a slice of cake, and a cup of tea or coffee.This cruise takes you through the Harbour and (tides permitting) on to rural stretches of the Avon.
Duration: 2 hours
River Cruise
Travel through the City past famous Harbourside landmarks and upstream onto rural stretches of the Avon past riverbanks and weeping willows. Our informative commentary is the perfect way to introduce your group to Bristol’s maritime history and its origins.
Duration: 2 hours
Package Prices
The below rates are for a private hire with exclusive use of a boat for a minimum of 25 passengers.
Please note that tour operators are responsible for making sue all of their passengers are physically able to access the boat. Though we do accept passengers with limited mobility they must be able to negotiate several steps up and/or down onto the boat with limited assistance.
If you have less than 25 passengers we recommend that you reserve a block of spaces on one of our public timetabled trips at the concessionary ticket price.
(Per Head)
Onboard Bar
- Every boat has a fully licensed bar on board serving beer and a range of bottled beverages.
- Arrange a free bar, or purchase drinks individually.
- Cash and card payments are accepted on board.
We can depart from any public landing stage in the Floating Harbour. There is good access for coaches to drop off passengers at the Bristol Packet Office next to the SS Great Britain, and a limited amount of coach parking in the Maritime Heritage Centre (SS Great Britain) car park, or on Cumberland Road nearby.
We cannot guarantee that there will be space for your coach to park and all parking is subject to the standard tariffs set by Bristol City Council.
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