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Bristol Packet Boat Trips
About
Bristol Packet Boat Trips are currently running a revised timetable of 45 minute trips from the Queens Steps at Brunel's SS Great Britain with 2m spacing on the boat.
They are also offering small private parties where they ensure social distancing between household groups.
Visit their website for more information and to book these services.
Bristol Packet Boat Trips offer harbour tours and river cruises with award winning commentaries.
A 45-minute tour of the Harbour is the perfect way to learn about Bristol’s fascinating history. Alternatively take a two hour cream tea cruise of the harbour.
Upstream trips include afternoon trips to Beeses Tea Gardens, lunch trips to Hanham, Lunch trips to Beeses and day trips to Bath.
An Avon Gorge Cruise takes you downstream, sailing through the floating harbour into the Junction Lock where you will lock down onto the tidal part of the Avon. Enjoy spectacular views of the Gorge and Brunel’s Suspension Bridge.
Bristol Packet run four boats - the famous Tower Belle, Bagheera, Redshank and Flower of Bristol and each boat has fully stocked bar providing hot and cold drinks and W.C. facilities.
Bristol Packet Boat Trips can carry private charters between 20 and 100 passengers, which are available all year.
General public trips operate every weekend and daily during Bristol’s school holidays. The boats depart from ss Great Britain, Watershed and Welsh Back.
Dog-friendly for some trips, please call before hand to check.
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Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) |
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* Please check details of public sailing times and contact us for private hire
The above times should be used as an indicator during the recovery phase from the global pandemic.
Please double-check details by visiting the website via the link above before you visit
Further Information
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups - Private hire available
Key Features
- In town/city centre
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Excellent175
- Very Good63
- Average15
- Poor12
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- TeamWardNottingham, United KingdomExcellent boat trip
Wednesday, 9th September 2020One of the few Boat trips currently available and well worth the fee, great commentary, good social distancing and just the right length not to get a bit bored or repetitive. Read full review - Julie BGloucester, England, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesHarbour tripSaturday, 12th September 2020Lovely boat trip round the the harbour, staff friendly and very informative. Great view of the SS Great Britain Read full review
- Liz TReading, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayKnowledgeable and funnyTuesday, 15th September 2020Lovely little boat trip that we stumbled across, very knowledgeable and up to date tour with lovely staff and a bar on board! Worth a go! Read full review
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