Bristol Packet

Fantastic ambience with a live guide on board. The croissants were awesome and the jams, out of this world. Coffee being is at per with any coffee bistros. And the drinks served are at a reasonable price. Crew always ready to help! Will be back, soon!

What a fun trip down the Avon! Fantastic guided tour packed with local information, both about the natural surroundings and the history.
Dress warm and bring a picnic!

The Bristol Packet is probably the best boat company to go with if you are looking for a trip up the Avon. They offer a variety of ‘cruises’ ranging from a short trip around the floating harbour, a trip under Clifton Suspension Bridge and back, and even all the way to Bath. The trips themselves up and down the river are really very pleasant. It is a very good way (especially for tourists) to get a good view of the slightly nicer parts of Bristol without too much exercise!
Prices are fairly reasonable, with a trip to Bath costing £22 for an adult. Each boat offers a full bar and a toilet.
Boats only seem to run weather permitting, and once you have arrived at the ferry it is a little unclear when the boats actually run. It would therefore be advisable to ring in advance.

If you’re thinking of either taking a boat trip or indeed hiring one for a special event, this is the place to come to in Bristol. I had a wonderful evening on one of the boats a few summers ago. It was an end of University night out with all the students. I’d like to tell you where they took me, but I was too drunk.
During the day they offer tours for tourists or even just locals who are too lazy to see the city by foot and from what I’ve heard (not done it myself) it’s a great way to spend a few hours. The boat will take you up the river Avon and under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, while a tour guide drops nuggets of factual wisdom into your keen and receptive mind. Not one to be missed (apparently), and a great way to see the Bristol sights without trekking up them darned hills — especially as they’ll show you all the best pubs and places for lunch while you’re at it.

If you want to hire a boat in Bristol, there are two options. Number 7 boats are the cheaper choice, but if you want a full-​scale rave with decks, a bar and a dancefloor, there’s only once place to come.
These guys know what they’re doing and supply the vessels for all the club nights who put on boat parties. If you fancy hiring one for yourself, they have a number of different sized options that come with a soundsystem installed plus they can supply decks too for an extra charge if you can’t be bothered to lug yours down.
I remember it being a tad pricey, but if you want to rock the boat, the Bristol Packet really is the only option.