Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Bristol Packet Boats

The Bristol Packet has four boats available for charter.

All boats have a full Bar open when under way and W.C. facilities. Commentary via the P.A. system is available. We can provide Buffet food on board, see our menus page.

Music is available CD or MP3 player bring your own favourites. Live Bands, DJ or DJ equipment is available by arrangement.


Tower Belle

Built in 1920, now restored she retains the elegance of a traditional river steamer. Licensed for 95 passengers. For comfort a limit of 90 is recommended. An open boat with canopy and side screens.

Tower Belle Tower Belle

Bagheera

A beautiful glass and aluminum Amsterdam built sight seeing boat, with all weather protection and heating. Comfortable café style seating for 55. Panoramic vision.

Bagheera Bagheera

The Flower of Bristol

A modern purpose built fully enclosed all weather cruiser. Licensed for 50 passengers in a large panelled saloon.

The Flower of Bristol The Flower of Bristol interior

Narrowboat Redshank

A traditional canal boat brightly decorated with traditional roses and castles. Licensed to carry 54 passengers. An open boat with roll down canopy for weather protection.

Narrowboat Redshank Narrowboat Redshank

Latest News

  • 21/12/11 Tower Belle goes back in the water after 5 weeks in the shipyard.
  • Check out this photo of a Peregrine Falcon taken from our sightseeing boat Bagheera in Bristol's floating harbour.
  • After hearing various stories about otters living in the harbour we can now pronounce this official. And here is the evidence. Photo taken in St Augustines Reach.
  • Read a history of Bristol Packet Boat Trips here.
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