Boat Trips

Experience Bristol from the water with these boat trips.

Take your pick from ferry rides up and down the Floating Harbour, themed cruises on the water, afternoon tea trips up the River Avon and wildlife spotting trips to the Avon Gorge with local experts. Tours run all year round, so whenever you visit you'll be able to hop aboard a boat trip in Bristol and experience the city from a new perspective.

Boat Trips in Bristol

Bristol Ferry Boats and Number Seven Boat Trips offer scheduled ferry services, which you can hop-on and use to get from A to B, or spend longer and do the full round-trip of the harbour. Stops are located around the Harbourside, just look out for the boards, or head over to their websites for details of times and services. Bristol Ferry Boats also do longer themed tours in the spring and summer.

Bristol Packet Boats offer lots of different tours, including harbour tours, afternoon tea and lunch trips up the scenic River Avon, day trips to Bath and Avon Gorge cruises. Check out their tours below, or on their website.

The Matthew is the replica of John Cabot's 1497 ship that he used to discover Newfoundland, and is open for visits and cruises around the harbour throughout the year. Whether you're into your naval history or just like the idea of cruising around the harbour while enjoying a fish & chips dinner, this is a boat trip experience like no other in Bristol. 

Most of the companies offer private charter and hire, so get in touch and travel in style with your group. Avon River Cruises are available exclusively for private hire.

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