Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Private Boat Trips


We can provide catering with all our boat trips, see our menus page for details.

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. Every trip is a one off and can be tailored to your individual requirements.

Live bands, karaoke and DJ by arrangement, or bring your own MP3 players.
Boat Max Passengers 3 hour cruise One Way
Tower Belle 95 £755 £655
Bagheera 55 £595 £520
Flower of Bristol 50 £575 £455
Redshank 54 515 £420

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 £495 for 50 passengers, small groups from £345

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 Max Passengers Charter Fee
Tower Belle 80 £730
Bagheera 50 £630

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 £555 £590
Bagheera 55 £470 £515
Flower of Bristol 50 £445 £495
Redshank 54 £425 £440

City Docks Tour

A 60 or 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.

Boat Max Passengers 60 Minutes 90 Minutes
Tower Belle 95 £310 £450
Bagheera 55 £260 £365
Flower of Bristol 50 £230 £345
Redshank 54 £210 £320

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 Max Passengers Charter Fee
Redshank 45 £750

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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