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Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Ticket Office, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6UN
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Tower Belle boat on Avon Gorge cruise in Bristol
  • Tower Belle boat on Avon Gorge cruise in Bristol
  • Tower Belle boat in Bristol Harbour
  • Bristol Packet Boat Tours in Bristol Harbour
  • Avon Gorge Cruise with Bristol Packet Boat Tours
  • Beeses riverside bar in Brislington, Bristol
  • Bristol Packet Boat Tour Avon Gorge
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Bristol Packet Boat gift vouchers are available online. There is no expiry date on your voucher and your voucher can be used at any time of year.

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 beforehand to check.

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Events

Tuesday, 19th March 2024 - Thursday, 12th December 2024

Avon Gorge Cruise with Bristol Packet Boat Trips
Avon Gorge Cruise with Bristol Packet Boat TripsSpectacular views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge as you head downstream towards the Bristol Channel. Passengers are welcome to bring their own picnic. Tea, coffee, snacks and fully licenced bar on board.
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Tuesday, 21st May 2024 - Tuesday, 24th September 2024

Beeses riverside bar in Brislington, BristolFriday Lunch Trips To Beeses with Bristol Packet Boat TripsLeave the city behind and enjoy a leisurely cruise up the river with a 90min stop for lunch at this popular destination on the banks of the picturesque Avon.
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Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups - Private hire available

Key Features

  • In town/city centre

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Opening Times

Open (21 Apr 2024 - 12 Dec 2024)
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Monday - Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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* Please check details of public sailing times and contact us for private hire

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