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Number Seven Boat Trips

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Around the Harbour

Number Seven Boat Trips has operated the well-known blue and white passenger boats around Bristol Harbour and on the River Avon since 1999.

River Trips

Leaving the Centre we cruise to the inland limit of the harbour and through Netham Lock where we join the River Avon.

Within minutes, the bustle of the city is left behind as we cruise upstream along tree-lined banks

Private Hire

From groups of twenty passengers, to larger parties of up to sixty, we have three boats to choose from to suit your event.

Private transfers, river trips or a party afloat. Make that occasion even more special by taking a cruise with us.

Cross Harbour Ferry

Notice: Due to the closure of Vauxhall Bridge we have temporarily reduced week day operating hours of cross harbour services to start at 08:30 instead of 07:30.

The "Mary Brunel" operates our Cross Harbour service 7 days a week between Hanover Quay and the S.S Great Britain.

Monday to Friday – 08:30 to 18:15 Saturday and Sunday – 10:30 to 17:30

The ferry runs on-demand within these hours and not to a set timetable The fare is £1.30.  Children five and under travel free.

Monthly tickets are available for just £22, allowing unlimited use for the whole month. Services operate every day except December 25th and December 26th.

If you would like further information about one of our trips or would like to book in with us please contact us . We will do our best to arrange a trip to suit all of your needs

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Boozy Boat Tour in Bristol

What's Included

• 2-hour cruise
• Experienced skipper
• Coolbox & drinks onboard
• Speaker to connect to
• Daytime & evening tours

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What you'll be doing

• Tour Bristol's waterways in style
• As you hop aboard your vessel
• For a boozy boat trip
• There's a coolbox onboard packed full of drinks
• Plus a speaker you can connect your tunes to
• You'll set sail on your two-hour tour
• With a pub stop en route
• Kick back, catch up and enjoy!

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Get the celebrations off to a sensational start as you kickstart your evening out with a boozy tour of Bristol's waterways. This is your chance to crank the tunes, enjoy some chilled drinks, soak up the sights and laugh with the hens before you carry on the party until the early hours of the morning.

On the day, you'll meet your captain before you hop aboard the boat and set sail for a boozy two-hour boat tour. There's a coolbox on board packed full of drinks to keep everybody in the celebratory spirits, plus a speaker you can connect to blare the tunes out (be sure to make a party playlist before the big weekend!).

Not only will you cruise the waterways and soak up the sights, but you'll also get to hop ashore for a pub stop en route, so you can raise a glass to the bride-to-be in style.

Yes, after a day of hen adventures and before that big night on the town, you need something suitably chilled to allow everyone to recharge and get in the right frame of mind, and that is exactly what this Boozy Boat Tour offers you. It's also a fun, unique and pretty damn awesome way to begin those celebrations, so be sure to add it to your hen itinerary to elevate your weekend to new fab heights.

Don't hesitate, though! Bristol is in our Top 10 most popular destinations for hens and stags, and the boozy boat tour is hugely popular (for obvious reasons). Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

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Exciting Boat Trips from Bristol’s Floating Harbour

Fancy a Boat Trip with Bristol Ferry Boats? – Bristol Ferry Boats offer a number of different trips, a great way to see the City from a different viewpoint.  Bristol Ferry Boats has been running since 1977.  The iconic blue and yellow Ferry Boats can be seen travelling around the harbour almost every day of the year.  They provide a community focused, friendly ferry service and pride themselves on their unrivalled reliability.  Visitors are safe in the knowledge that they run their service every day except Christmas day, come rain or shine.  You will always receive a warm Bristol welcome their staff.

Wednesday Sundown Sailings – A lovely cruise around the Harbour, listening to music, watching the sun go down.  The trip includes tapas and cheese to complement two drinks of either Gin, Sherry or Rum (drinks depend on dates booked).  There are two departure times from the City Centre at 7pm and 9pm the trip lasts for 2 hours.

Brunel’s Bristol Boat Tour – A comprehensive tour of Brunel’s famous Bristol Landmarks.  Departing from Bristol Temple Meads, sailing past the SS Great Britain and on toward the historic lock gates, where Brunel’s other Bridge is laid.  Traveling away from the harbour along the Avon Gorge underneath the famous Clifton Suspension Bristol and then returning back to the Bristol Floating Harbour.  A great way to see some of Bristol’s Landmarks.  This trip lasts for 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Avon Gorge Trip – An exciting cruise along the Avon Gorge, with commentary throughout.  Departing from SS Great Britain leaving the floating harbour, along the Avon Gorge, underneath the amazing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Passing the ancient port of Sea Mills and the Village of Pill and onto Avonmouth (if the tide allows) and then returning back to the floating harbour.  This trip lasts for 3.5 hours. 

Booze Cruises and Boat Parties – Private Hire – There is a variety of packages on offer – Vintage Tea Party, Bubbly Breakfast, Booze Cruises and Party Packages offering trips to dockside pubs and bars.  Catering for parties ranging from 25  to 45 people, with fully licensed bars and music.  You have the opportunity to hop on and off of the boat and visit a wide range of Bars and Pubs.  These are fantastic trips, perfect for any celebration and for Hen Parties, a great way to start your weekend visit to Bristol.  There are many options available to create a bespoke party.  Find out more HERE.

Sunday Riverside Roast – A lazy cruise along the River Avon, departing from Welsh Back.  This is a very relaxed river cruise, after sailing through the City, see Bristol’s countryside from the water as it travels along the feeder canal and through Netham Lock along the riverbanks of St Anne’s and Conham River Park.  Enjoy the wildlife, you may see Otters, Swans, Deer, Foxes, Squirrels, Kingsfishers, Ducks etc.  Gently cruising onto the very popular Beese’s Riverside Tea Rooms to enjoy a delicious roast dinner and then have time to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Tea Rooms until it’s time to make the journey back to Bristol.  This trip lasts (including your meal) for 3 hours.  Ticket prices include your food – Adults £25.00, Concessions £19.00.  Advance Bookings are essential as these trips are very popular.

Friday trip to Beese’s with live music – A Great way to start the weekend, departing from Welshback, a super river cruise sailing from Bristol, through the countryside to the very popular Beese’s Riverside Tea Rooms, where you can enjoy a meal and watch a live band most Fridays.  Some Fridays the tide doesn’t allow for these trips, but that’s only a few.  Drinks are available to buy onboard during your trip.  This is a one-way trip, so that you can enjoy the whole evening dancing, you will need to book a taxi for the return journey.    Advance bookings are essential.

Band line ups – examples

 Fiesta Latina

Dysfunktional

The Mayfair Players

Soul Reason

The Bad Losers

Dukes of Mumbai

Dappa Don & The Playaz

Stiff Upper Lips

More about Beese’s Riverside Tea Rooms

Beese’s Riverside Tea Rooms is a hidden treasure, set beside a pleasantly wooded stretch of the river Avon. For some, a haven of tranquillity, where generations of city dwellers would put their cares of the city behind them for a time.  Visitors range from families, ramblers, cyclists, dog walkers and, of course, river-users swimming or rowing leisurely by.

In more recent years, Beese’s can be a lively place, whether it’s a friends’ get-together, a birthday or wedding celebration, or one of Beese’s music nights.

Beese’s is open each year for the spring and summer.  They have live music most Friday evenings, including a mix of known Bristol bands and visitors from afar.  There has been an annual beer festival since 2009.  Visit their Website for more information.

Back to Bristol Ferry Boats  –  There are 5 Ferry Boats all painted in iconic yellow and blue colours.

Margaret was built in 1952 and acquired in 1977 she has capacity for 28 passengers.  She has a wooden hulled open launch and was Built in Appledore for service in Lynmouth to replace a vessel wrecked in the flood of 1952 and later used as a ferry across the Avon between Shirehampton and Pill.

Independence was built in 1927 and acquired in 1980 she has capacity for 46 passengers.  With a wooden hulled open launch and was previously used on the Severn and Wye, and on the Erewash Canal.

Emily was built in 1927 and acquired in 1992 she has capacity for 48 passengers.  With a wooden hulled enclosed launch. Built in Bideford and was previously used at Scarborough and in Gloucester Docks.

Matilda was built and acquired in 1997 and has a capacity for 50 passengers.  With a Steel hulled enclosed launch, with a length of 14.02 m (46.0 ft) and a beam of 4.61 m (15.1 ft). Purpose built for Bristol Ferry Boats.

Brigantia was built and acquired in 2006 and has a capacity for 50 passengers.  With a Steel hulled enclosed launch. Purpose built for Bristol Ferry and based on the design for Matilda but equipped with a retractable wheelhouse and a wheelchair lift.

Both Matilda and Brigantia are licensed to operate on the tidal Avon downstream from Bristol through the Avon Gorge to Avonmouth, as well as throughout Bristol Harbour and on the Avon upstream to the city of Bath. The other vessels are restricted to Bristol Harbour and the upstream Avon.  Margret is the original yellow and blue ferry boat and is a true west country survivor.

Visit their Website for more information.

Independent Reviews:-

Having had a less than successful trip to We the Curious, we saw the yellow boat arrive and jumped on board. The full tour takes you from the City Centre to Hotwells and back, and then goes off in the other direction to Temple Meads and back. You can choose the full 80 minute tour, a 40 minute (half tour) or simply use the craft as a taxi or bus in the harbour area. We chose the 40 minute trip to Hotwells and back and saw Bristol from a viewpoint I had never experienced before. You travel past The Matthew and The Great Britain, have a good view of the cathedral, the harbour-side industries and the old pubs, with a great view of the multi-coloured buildings of Hotwells. A very friendly crewman was there to help people on and off and call out the stops and sell the tickets. We will definitely go back and do the full tour (tickets lasts a day and lets you hop on and off) when the weather is a bit warmer. Great fun and great value.

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Private Hire

Book a boat for a boat party or private event, what to expect.

Fun for any occasion, our private hire options are tailor-made to suit your needs. Choose from a 1 or 2 hour booking, either on a boat with an onboard bar or an open top vessel which allows you to bring your own drinks - with multiple pick-up and drop-off points around the harbour.

How to book

Simply choose your favouite boat from our fleet here   and then give us a call, we highly  reccomend reading the Boat Party Info Pack below. The booking process takes 5 minutes on the phone, we require a £100 deposit payment over the phone.

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For all information regarding our Boat Party and Private Hire offerings, including our Terms and Conditions, download the PDF below. It contains our pricing, booking process, map and other options or useful information.

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Welcome to the Bristol Ferry Boat Co

Welcome to the Bristol Ferry Boat Company Website. We have recently updated our website to help you find out more about us, our services and the Harbour.

Happy new year to you all - why not join us for a bracing trip round the habour during these chilly winter months. Remember that our daily timetabled service has heated boats to keep you warm as you see the changing sites aroud the historic harbour.

The Harbour guide section on the website to help you plan your day or event combining a fun harbour trip on our boats with other events and attractions in Bristol City Harbour so you can make the best of your day. We look forward to seeing you very soon on our ferries.

Education has always been a priority for us, we offer fun curriculum focused tours with interactive commentary, which leaves you with lots of possibilities for classroom continued study.

As for our Timetabled Services, don’t forget our Hotwells Ferry operates throughout the winter, so you can get to work, get to your favourite waterside pub or restaurant as well as visit one of the many attractions around the harbour – and it’s heated!

Any Event Anytime! You can enjoy anything from River Trips, Gorge Trips, Pub Cruises to Casino Cruises with options such as Food, Bar and music.

If you wish to print a particular page of this website make sure that you click the mouse on the page to be sure you print that page and not the navigation.

We take bookings over the phone using most credit or debit cards. Call us now to make your booking on 0117 927 3416.

Time Tabled Services

Getting from A to B

Enjoy a Harbour Tour with us or take a Ferry ride to your Favourite Attraction, Restaurant or Venue.

The Hotwells Ferry/ Waterbus service operates around Bristol historic harbour 7 days a week all year round.

The Temple Meads Service Operates 7 days a week from April to October plus weekends and school holidays out of season.

Daily Public Services

The Hotwells Ferry/ Waterbus service operates around Bristol historic harbour 7 days a week all year round. (excluding Christmas day and New years Day)

Fares SINGLE JOURNEY FARE Adults £1.30 Child/Seniors/Students £1.00

RETURN JOURNEY FARE Adults £2.20 Child/Seniors/Students £1.80

HOTWELLS ROUND TRIP(40MINS) TEMPLE MEADS ROUND TRIP (1HR) Adults £4.00 Child/Seniors/Students £2.50

FAMILY ROUND TRIP TICKET For 2 Adults & up to 3 children or seniors HOTWELLS (40 MINS) TEMPLE MEADS (1HR) £10.00

MULITI STOP PASSAGE TICKET This ticket allows you unlimited use of the ferries for one whole day, giving you the opportunity to hop on and off as you wish to visit all the exciting attractions around the harbour. Adults £5.00 Child/Seniors/Student £3.50 Family 2 Adults and up to 3 Children or Seniors £15

Please Note Our single fares are designed to enable passengers to get from A to B around the harbour. Whether your visiting a tourist attraction going to visit the pub, or getting to work. Click here for more info.

Our round trip fares are designed for passengers to enjoy a tour of the harbour on either out 40 min or 1 hour circuits, where commentary is given on request.

Commuter Services

The most relaxing way to get to work in Bristol!

From Monday to Friday all year round, we operate a commuter service to get you to and from your work place. Times are early in the morning and late afternoon/ early evening. See our timetable below and map for details.

We carry passengers to and from their places of work to alleviate, hopefully, some of the City’s traffic congestion and help towards system. This service is supported by Bristol City Council.

Please note there are two circular routes meeting at the City Centre; for example of you catch the 7.20am from Hotwells you reach the City Centre at 7.40am, transfer immediately to the Temple Meads service at 8.00am arriving at the station enabling you to get the 8.15am to Paddington or similar.

• Hotwells to City Centre : 80p
• Temple Meads to City Centre : 80p
• Hotwells to Temple Meads : £1.50
• 8 Journeys one Ticket Adult : £5.00
• Season ticket 6 months : £80
• Season ticket 12 months : £150

“you couldn’t ask for a better scenario to get people out of cars and into waterbuses – taking them to their city centre offices and shops far quicker than they can with present ‘rush’ hours” commuter from South Glos

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The Bristol Ferry Boat Co. Fleet

25 Passengers Max Open boat with canopy, friendly, cosy and very popular small summer parties. History Built in Appledore in 1952, carvel planked in larch on oak frames, to replace one of the 19 boats lost at Lynmouth during the floods of August that year. This boat has been in service in Bristol since 1977 and before that was one of the lamplighter Pill ferries.

INDEPENDENCE

45 Passengers Max Facilities on board PA System for commentaries - tape playerOpen boat with canopy over aft (back) section. Robust and practical for large, enthusiastic and adventurous parties. Ideal for school trips in summer. History Built as a launch (used to take passengers ashore for ships) to work on the River Severn in shallow water. Circa 1926, pitch pine on oak she has worked in Bristol since 1981 and before that up the Wye valley between Chepstow and Brock Weir.

45 Passengers Max Facilities on board PA System for commentaries - CD player - Bar - Toilet - Table seating 20 with heating Access, Doors to interior are wide enough for some wheel chairs although the boat does not fully offer disabled access. Please Phone to discuss your requirements. History She is practical and comfortable Purpose built in Bristol by the ferry boat company for work in the Historic Harbour and upon the River Avon. This steel boat was designed by Nigel Ludlow of Classical Craft to complement the traditional look of the rest of the fleet.

45 Passengers Max Facilities on board PA System for commentaries - Bar - Toilet - Table to seat 8-10 if required Traditional covered boat, with heating great for all weathers. History Good hardworking and practical all weather boat for parties all year round. Ideal for school trips. Built in the mid 1920’s she used to do trips round the bay from the beach at Scarborough. She came to Bristol from Gloucester docks in 1992.

25 - 30 Passengers Max Facilities on board PA System for commentaries - CD player - Bar - Toilet Elegant decoration with comfortable seating perfect for a special trip, such as weddings, anniversaries, corporate events History A Beautiful Edwardian river boat, built in 1922 by John I Thornycroft in Hampton on the River Thames.

12 Passengers Max Facilities on board PA System for commentaries - Bar - Toilet History The oldest boat of our fleet, built in Norfolk in 1896 started work on the Norfolk broads she is an elegant boat taking small intimate parties. Famous passengers include Princes Harry and William.

Booze Cruises

Our Booze Cruises are a great opportunity to tour the sights of the harbour by night, or day if you prefer visiting a few pub/bars. Get together with a group of friends celebrate a birthday, impress your work mates with an office party to remember or really let your hair down on a Hen night! Tell us the kind of night you want and we can suggest the best combination for you.

Afternoon Booze cruises are also available, its a great way to spend an afternoon before a meal or a big night out or a treat for friends celebrating a birthday phone us and we can help you organise and tailor a trip to your suit your need.

Boat Hire Cost

• Matilda or Emily for up to 45 from £350
• Elizabeth for up to 25- 35 from £320
• Independence for up to 45 from £340
• Margaret for up to 25 from £270

All prices are based on a 3 hour trip See Our Boats for pictures and facilities.

Options/ Combinations

3 hours & 3 pubs.

We can pick you up from the landing stage of your choice (see landing stage list/ map) normally 7:30pm or 8pm for evening cruises and take you to 3 pubs of your choice spending around 40 mins in each pub (see pub list). After enjoying the sights and sounds of the harbour we will drop your party near your favourite night club or late licence bar so you can dance the night away.

3 hours, 1 hour bar with short trip up river and 2 pubs

We can pick you up from a landing stage of your choice (see landing stage list/ map) normally 7:30pm or 8pm you can have a 1 hour tour with the bar open,so you can relax and enjoy the river and then visit 2 pubs spending around 40 mins in each pub finally we drop you off near your favourite night club or late licence bar so you can dance the night away.

Dockside Pubs

Bristol Harbour has a great selection of pubs and bars to visit. Everything from traditional to funky and contemporary.

Knights Templar Temple meads stop Friendly Whether Spoons pub, drink promotions, great if your in a large group if you are getting the ferry or have one of our celebration Boats booked and you want to be picked up near Temple Quay (close to Rail Station), Child friendly with outside seating.

Aqua Welsh Back stop Stylish bar for drinks and nibbles plus full menu with outside seating

Bar Med Welsh Back stop  Students favourite, cheap drinks promotions in the week, always busy later, with outside seating

The Old Duke Welsh Back stop  Traditional Jazz pub with great atmosphere on King street with some outside seating

Bed Welsh Back stop  Modern bar with pool table, deals on cocktails early evening pizza and pasta available

Landogger Trow Welsh Back stop  Historic pub with great atmosphere on King street, you can often spot a celebrity from one of the Bristol Old Vic latest productions!

Ostrich Bathurst Basin stop  Great pub really friendly staff, it’s the place to be when its sunny lots of tables outside, cosy feel inside. Child friendly. Louisiana In Bathurst basin, traditional pub, great live music venue for up and coming bands.

The River City Centre stop Contemporary/ modern bar with great selection of drinks, great home cooked English grub, winner of food award in 2003. A great place to start your booze cruise

Orchard Inn SS Great Britain stop Close to SS Great Britain, this is a real cosy pub with great character and lots of cider.

Cottage Inn Baltic Wharf stop  Outside seating for the balmy evenings and sunny afternoons, cosy interior for those nippier evenings, great friendly atmosphere.

Nova Scotia Nova stop  One of the oldest pubs in Bristol! Salty Sea Dog venue, full of characters good food and beer, friendly staff and outside seating.

Pump House Hotwells stop  as the name suggests, it was – large contemporary interior with outside seating. Child friendly until early evening

Mardyke Mardyke Steps Traditional with pool table and lively music a great pub for a fun packed night with great bar prices

Catering on board our boats is very popular; you can choose any thing from nibbles and finger food buffets to add a little flavour to your Booze cruise to traditional English afternoon tea on a 1 or 2 hour harbour tour to a 4 hour river trip with exotic Mediterranean dishes.

We Recomend Heavens Cake Liz Ferguson of heavens cake can provide delicious and imaginative food to fit any occasion, each menu will be tailored to your needs. Prices range from £8.50 - £11.00 approx per guest

We welcome caters you may wish to use or you can bring your own food on board. A small fee of £10 will be charged if you would like to take advantage of this option.

Cruise and dine Enjoy an hour’s cruise taking in the sights of the harbour with a drink; before dining at a restaurant or pub of your choice. Relax with your meal and we can pick you up a couple of hours later and take you to your final destination.

Sample menus:

Finger Food Selection of freshly made rolls, bagels, wraps veg or non-veg fillings Baked camembert and tomato tart (v) Satay sausage rolls Honeyed chicken drumsticks Kettle chips/ fresh fruit (v) Chocolate and morello cherry cupcakes (v) Home made Scones with strawberries and clotted cream (v)

Fork Food Home baked ham with relishes Caramelised red onion puff tart (v) Limey new potato salad (v) Baby leaf salad (v) Pasta with fresh pesto and pomodoro tomatoes(v) Good Breads to serve (v) Key Lime Pie (v) Home made meringues with strawberries and thick cream (v)

River Trips

On a warm summer afternoon or a balmy summer evening, just imagine floating up the river watching the world go by – leafy riverbanks, shady trees overhanging the cool waters, wildlife swimming alongside the boat as it travels through the countryside.

Getting together with friends, looking for something different for your office summer party, a family gathering, or perhaps its someone’s special birthday – what better way to spend 2,3 or 4 hours than on a relaxing river trip.

Option 1 & 2

Taste of the river 2 or 3 hours Why not combine a short river trip and short booze cruise? Spend 2 hours going up the river towards Hanham, with a bar and maybe accompanied by some food on board, followed by a stop in one of the harbour side bars/pubs brilliant way of experiencing harbour life and the rivers tranquillity.

Cruise up river with stop at a riverside pub (4 hours) Relax for an hour as we take you up stream with a refreshment in hand to a lovely riverside pub (Lock and Weir or Chequers @ Hanham), spend around an hour with a drink and if you fancy, a bite to eat, ask us for a menu. Finally making the return journey through the countryside back to the lively city. Or BBQ Down by the river (4 hours) Much the same as option 2 but instead of a pub you stop at a secret garden and enjoy a lovely BBQ that will be waiting for you. Ask us for the menus (please BBQ extra cost to boat hire). We have a number of options to offer to give groups a delightful experience, we can tailor any trip to your needs, let us know if you have any ideas.

Prices and options

2 hours (taste of the river) Matilda and Emily for up to 45 from £275 Elizabeth for up to 35 from £250 Countess for up to 12 from £140

3 hours (River Trip and Harbour Cruise Combination) Matilda and Emily for up to 45 from £350 Elizabeth for up to 35 from £320

4 hours (BBQ by the river/ Riverside pub stop) Matilda and Emily for up to 45 from £400 Elizabeth for up to 35 from £350

We can only offer river trips from April to September

Special Charters

Thinking of doing something different? We can offer you an array of options from a team building day on the boats to an elegant way of arriving at your wedding ceremony we can suggest many ways of using the boats to make your event something to remember…

Corporate Events

We offer a variety of trips from team building to a different, exciting and fun day/ night out!

Champagne Fun Casino Cruises

A great way to spend an afternoon/ evening with collegues, the casino opens the drinks flow and the fun starts! With a maximum of 25 passengers this trip is a exclusive and stylish alternative to your usual staff party. Matilda (see our boats for details) will pick you up from your chosen starting point and cruise around the Bristol Harbour for 3 hours while you play Black Jack see who will win the champagne at the end of the night -kick back and enjoy. The trip is a brilliant from £550 for 25 people, from just £22 per head and is very popular so book now!

There are many locations in Bristol harbour, perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions that are easy to get to by boat and lets face it nothing can be more elegant or relaxing than arriving by water. Our fine vessels are well equipped to cater for wedding and bridal parties. Whether you are just looking to transport the bride, groom and wedding guests to and from the your wedding venue/ reception or plan to make your special day on the water.

Why not have your wedding reception on one of our boats, we work closely with many excellent caters who will tailor a menu to your requirements see catering on board. Cruise around the beautiful harbour or take a trip up river into the countryside or down the Avon Gorge whilst your guests wine and dine the time away in style.

Wedding transfer prices

Transfer to your venue up to 12 passengers from £135 up to 45 passengers from £175 Flowers are not included Flowers prices - Quoted per trip, we can tailor the flowers to suit your theme or colour of dress. Flowers give an extra sense of elegance and the sublime. Call us to discuss your requirements prices start at £80

Wedding Receptions

River wedding.

Visit a secret garden up river that only accessible by boat, its superb for wedding barbecues. Just an hour up the peaceful River Avon and you can enjoy an informal relaxed afternoon in a beautiful garden before the boat brings the party home.Prices (4 Hours) Matilda, Emily and Elizabeth max 45 passengers from £450 (Flowers not included)

Venues for wedding ceremonies in the Harbour

Venue SS Great Britain Shoots Restaurant Hotwell rd Theatre Royal in King Street Glassboat Quakers Friars Registry Office

Telephone Number 0117 926 0680 0117 925 0597 0117 987 7877 0117 929 0704

Landing Stage SS Great Britain Mardyke steps Welsh Back Welsh Back Castle Park

Popular Venues for reception/ function rooms and for guests to stay.

Venue Jury’s Hotel Marriott Royal Holiday Inn Express Hotel du Vin Premier Lodge

Telephone Number 0117 923 0333 0117 929 4281 0117 930 4800 0117 925 5577 0117 926 0783

Landing Stage Water Front Tavern City Centre Temple Meads City Centre Welsh Back

We offer harbour tours ranging from general commentary about the history, geography & modern day usage of the harbour our trips can be linked to a specialised, focused subject of your choice. The harbour holds a wealth of information points of interest. Our trips can be linked in with any of the museums and attractions around the harbour and enhance the learning and enjoyment of your tour. We offer curriculum focused education tours that can be tailored to many subject areas: Geography, History, Architecture & New Development, Wildlife, Maths, Art, design and technology, media and photography etc… Please call or email us and we can design a programme or creative workshop lasting anything from 1 hour to 1 whole day that will suit your needs and curriculum criteria.

Education policy

The Bristol Ferry Boat company is focused on the development of creative learning through the use of the boats and the harbour. Our education programme is progressive and open to change with aims to create a programme of work that encourages the following:

• Creative learning through experience
• Vital cultural/ historical learning about Bristol city Harbour
• Direct links to the National Curriculum 2000 which is enhanced by real life contexts, through trips round the Docks
• Recognising how children learn
• Parents getting involved
• Experiencing out side school activities

Charted 1 Hour Tour with Commentary

• Up to 30 School/Youth Grp £75 pp £2.50
• Up to 50 School/Youth Grp £100 pp £2.00
• Up to 30 Seniors £115 pp £3.80
• Up to 50 Seniors £140 pp £3.10
• Up to 30 Adults £140 pp £4.60
• Up to 50 Adults £185 pp £4.10

Harbour Guide

The harbour boasts a wealth of tourist attractions, restaurants as well as an eclectic mix of art galleries, pubs and bars to suit all tastes. Have a good look through our harbour guide and plan your time on Bristol’s exciting water front.

“Life and leisure in and around the harbour is creative, cosmopolitan, fall of character, with lashes of romance!”

Dockside Eateries

There are many options for food around the harbour from sausage and mash to 3 course al la carte menu.

The Glass Boat Welsh Back Stop Dine in style on this beautifully designed wooden interior boat with great views of the harbour, Perfect for special occasions, the standard are very high, but it’s worth it!

Spy Glass (open March – Oct) Welsh Back Stop Fun and great atmosphere this suits all onboard/ quayside seasonal restaurant, specialises in Med BBQ style food. They have a great selection with a set menu price for parties over 8 people.

The River Station Welsh Back/ Prince Street Bridge Stop With a relaxed deli/ tapas downstairs and a la carte restaurant upstairs both with views of the harbour its the kind of place you would take friends & parents to impress! Great forever changing menu that caters for all tastes.

Howard’s Nova Scotia Stop Restaurant 60 metres from the quay side. Perfect for a special occasion they have a three course menu for large groups at a good price the food is varied and great sounding a la carte menu

Seven Shed Welsh Back/ Prince Street Bridge Stop Converted from one of Brunels creations Seven Shed has a modern feel and look. The bar/ organic restaurant have a brilliant menu and a great selection of wines, drinks and cocktails. Balcony seating looking out on the harbour, watch the ferries go by.

Ostrich Bathurst Basin (Ostrich Pub) Stop Great pub really friendly staff, it’s the place to be when its sunny lots of tables outside, cosy feel inside. Child friendly. Pub food well priced.

The River City Centre Stop Right in the heart of the city. Good traditional English food, specialising in selection of different sausage and mash plus good menu for vegetarians. Winner of Food Award 2003

The Olive Shed Prince Street Bridge Stop Organic Mediterranean meze fish and more. This is a great place to relax for a light snack to a three course meal with lovely organic beers and wines.

Siam Harbourside Mardyke Steps Thai Cuisine served by waitresses in tradition costume, along Hotwells Rd quayside.

Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Stop One of the oldest pubs in Bristol! Salty Sea Dog venue, full of characters good food and beer, friendly staff and outside seating. Good chef, variety of dishes with Mediterranean twist.

The Cottage Inn Baltic Wharf Stop Cottage Pub directly outside the pub Baltic Wharf, outside seating for the balmy evenings and sunny afternoons, cosy interior for those nippier evenings, great friendly atmosphere. Food varies from scampi and chips to lasagne.

Lockside Nova Scotia Stop Cafe/Restaurant 100 metres from the quay side. recently refubished cafe under the flyover. Great views of Clifton. fantastic breakfasts from 7 till 12 and open for lunch and dinner too.

Shoots Mardyke Steps Great location, this boat restaurant located on the Hotwells rd quayside serves a variety of dishes for all tastes.

Museums and Attractions

Here are some of the major attactions around the floating harbour.

@ Bristol Cannons Marsh or City Centre Stops Explore @ Bristol it’s an exciting science centre for the 21st century with various attractions, workshops and events within the complex, comprising Wild Walk, 3D Imax cinema, hands on ‘Explore’ with changing interactive exhibitions, 360 degree cinema, and a great outdoor space.

CREATE Centre Nova Scotia Stop – 2 mins walk The CREATE centre is Bristol’s environmental centre that provides support, knowledge and information for environmental initiatives. You can visit the Eco-home of the future and there latest exhibition or have a coffee in the café. Tel: 0117 9250505 Web: www.createcentre.co.uk

Bristol Cathedral City Centre Stop Bristol Cathedral sits beautifully in the heart of city centre on College Green, It’s a fascinating building, it’s a great place to find out more about the city history and culture. All are welcome. Tel: 0117 9264879 Web: www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk

Watershed Media Centre City Centre Stop The first Multi Media Centre in the UK situated in the heart of Bristol city centre The Watershed has a range of facilities. The Cinema shows a mix of main stream, old classics and arty films photography studios, art exhibitions, multi media courses and not forgetting the very popular bar and café. Web: www.thewatershed.co.uk Tel: 0117 9276444

Ashton Court Visitor Centre Nova Scotia Stop Ashton court is just a short walk from the Nova Scotia pub stop, with the best woodland and park walks as well as the best views of Bristol and surrounding area. In the heart of the estate is the mansion with lots of historical interest, Its a great place to get away form the busy city and relax. They have a great visitors centre and café. Address: Ashton Court Estate Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9JN Tel: 0117 9532143

The SS Great Britain & Maritime Heritage Centre SS Great Britain stop Designed by I.K. Brunel, s.s. Great Britain was the first iron built, propeller driven steamship when launched from Bristol in 1843. As the world’s biggest ship she embarked on a varied career, first as a luxury liner carrying passengers to New York and Melbourne, then as a ferry carrying troops to the Crimea and India, and finally as a cargo ship, before being abandoned in the Falkand Islands in 1886. She is currently undergoing major lottery restoration work and improvements including enhancement of the site to her original appearance at the Great Western Dock in which she was built ‘Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion’. Open April - October. Opening hours - 10am to 5:30pm summer, 10am to 4:30pm winter. Address: Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1 6TY Web: www.ss-great-britain.com Tel: 0117 926 0680

The Matthew SS Great Britain stop The Cabot Tower was built in 1897 to commemorate 400th anniversary of John Cabot’s journey to Newfoundland In 1997 a replica of Cabot’s Matthew was built, the original voyage was re-enacted to the Newfoundland to celebrate 500 yrs.It is currently moored next to the SS Great Britain. See SS Great Britain Details

The Industrial Museum Prince Street Bridge Stop Cranes, trains and the Floating Harbour provide the setting for a museum housed in a former transit shed. Its exhibits range from models of Bristol’s early ships to a mock-up of the flight deck of Concorde, with buses, cars and motorcycles in between. Ask for details of the events and activities which run most weekends between March and November. Open Apr-Oct, Sat-Wed, 10am-5pm. Open Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk/mus/bim.htm Tel: 0117 925 1470

The Bristol Old Vic City Centre or Welsh Back The Bristol old Vic theatre has variety of contemporary and traditional plays/ performances through out the year. They also have a great education programme. The café and bar is great place to relax and have a bite to eat, pre and post performances. Tel: 0117 9877877 Box Office/ Enquiries Email: www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk

British Empire and Commonwealth Museum Temple Meads Stop The internationally acclaimed national museum presents the dramatic 500 year history of the rise and fall of the British Empire and emergence of the modern Commonwealth. The galleries are packed full of interactive exhibits, with chance to dress up in period costume with many more fun activities. Look out for their great Education opportunities and special events. Address: Station Approach, Temple Meads Web: www.empiremuseum.co.uk Brsitol BS1 6QH Email: [email protected] Tel: 0117 9254980

Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre Hotwells – Pump House Stop and a good walk up the Zig Zag Path The Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre opened in Bridge House, just 200 metres from the Clifton toll. A series of displays show the story of the design tenders/ competitions and the construction of the bridge. A selection from the Centre’s archive of over 1,000 postcards of the bridge is on show as well as Victorian engravings and wooden, china and glass memorabilia. An intricate scale model of the bridge, an interactive model bridge made by maintenance staff of the real bridge, a children’s room and a souvenir shop add to the attractions. Address: Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre Tel: 0117 9744664 Bridge House Sion Place Email: [email protected] Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AP Web: www.clifton-suspension-bridge.org.uk

St Mary Redcliffe Church Prince Street Bridge Stop St Mary Redcliffe Church is an Anglican Parish Church The church provides information for local people including our regular congregation regarding services, music and events. Email: [email protected] Web: www.stmarys.ebusiness.co.uk Tel: 0117 929 1487

Gin party boat cruises are coming to Bristol this summer and we are VERY excited

Foozie has come up with a new kind of booze cruise for Bristol to enjoy

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Bristol is home to some spectacular waterscapes and wonderful boat tours - but a new kind of booze cruise is coming to the city thanks to Foozie.

A series of exciting and intimate gin cruises will take place throughout the summer, as Foozie has teamed up with Bristol Dry Gin to give people the chance to see the city in a whole new way.

The boats will set off from the centre of Bristol, taking in a two-hour scenic tour along the water while sipping on some delicious gin cocktails and specially-crafted gin and tonics.

Once back on dry land, people will then be able to go behind the scenes and learn how gin is made at the Bristol Dry Gin distillery in St Nicholas Market.

The announcement comes after Foozie revealed earlier this year it was bringing a double-decker Prosecco party bus to the city , along with a gin bus and a sushi bus all giving people a slightly boozier way to enjoy Bristol's bright lights.

The evening gin cruises will take place on June 1, 8 and 22, July 20 and 27 and August 3, 4, 10, 18 and 24. Spaces for each event are extremely limited.

Tickets are priced £29.50 and include three gin cocktails or gin and tonics created by Bristol Dry Gin, a two-hour cruise around Bristol and a visit to the Bristol Dry Gin distillery.

To buy yours visit www.foozie.co.uk

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Simply Good Times offer Bristol Party Boats for private charter, and the best shared Party Cruises for all group sizes and occasions. Whether you’re organising a fun-filled Hen or Stag Weekend, Birthday Party, Corporate day out or product launch, our Party Cruises boast luxurious décor and impressive facilities for hosting a celebration that creates a timeless and unique experience.

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What happens on the day for Bristol Party Boat Cruises ?

Private Parties Our Party Boats can cater for intimate parties of six right up to big bashes for two-hundred people! The Boats are available for private charter at any time of the day and 365 days a year! Most of our Private Charters include a PA System on board, iPod Docks, WC's, showers and heating to keep the party going through the colder seasons. Party Boats can be used for Parties, Product Launches, Film Premiers, and so much more! As experienced Event Organisers; Simply Good Times have the knowledge, experience, and contacts to provide truly memorable private parties on board our Bristol Party Boats!

Shared Party Cruises Our Shared Party Cruises take place in the evening for around 3hrs. The boats have an on-board sound system and dance floor with flat screens that can be used for slide shows or karaoke. Your Party Boat will include a Cocktail upon on arrival, BBQ supper and Professional Disco. Some cruises also feature spectacular firework displays to be enjoyed from the deck (please enquire for more information).

Who is Bristol Party Boat Cruises for?

Our Party Boats are an exceptionally unique venue to celebrate any occasion, whether it is for Corporate Entertaining, a Stay & Hen Party or simply a brilliant Birthday Celebration or Family Party.

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Pricing, times and duration for Bristol Party Boat Cruises

Prices start from £45pp for an exclusive Party Boat Charter (minimum 10x guests chargeable). Please note prices may vary depending upon group size and availability.

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5 Of The Best Ways To Get Free Alcoholic Beverages While On A Cruise

The only thing better than a cold beer is a free cold beer, and the only thing that beats that is a free cold beer enjoyed on a boat. However, scoring free drinks on cruises is not easy. Alcohol sales make up a large part of most cruise companies' overall revenue, and they know it. You'll have to think, plan, strategize, and maybe even gamble to get your fill of free drinks on the high seas. 

Gameplanning getting free booze onboard starts while deciding what to pack for your cruise vacation . While it doesn't count as one of our tips because it's not free, you might be surprised to find out that some cruises will allow you to bring a bottle or two onboard with you. (Typically, champagne or wine only.) While two bottles of wine aren't enough to get you through a week-long cruise, it's a great way to supplement some of the other tips on our list.  

As you're about to find out, there's no such thing as a free lunch or free beverages on a cruise. You'll always have to spend something. Our goal is to shift the currency exchange away from money and towards loyalty, enthusiasm, or (mostly) spending your time. But hey, this is a vacation, after all. You'll have more free time on a cruise than you normally do, and being at the right places at the right time can often be your ticket to a boozy afternoon on the starboard side.

Happy hour specials + happy bartenders = free beer

If you're on board to drink, the first thing you should do after unpacking is split up your crew and send missionaries to every single onboard bar. The mission: Create an all-encompassing list of cruise ship happy hours. Not only are these great ways to save some money on drinks at key moments but they can also be used to stock your stateroom mini-fridge with free drinks down the line. The ultimate goal is to find a 2-for-1 special and ask for your second drink to be served unopened. Slide the free drink in your pocket and transport it back to your room to enjoy it later.

The most successful passengers have reported buying an entire case of beer at a 2-for-1 rate, reducing per-beer costs to less than $3. That's an extreme case of happy hour success, but even on a smaller scale, exploiting this special today can help you drink for free tomorrow. To make the most of these happy hour deals, you should build a slight rapport with your bartenders. Savvy passengers who've sailed the seas a time or two will quickly tell you that a few bucks in the right hands can go a long way. You should always be polite and tip your waitstaff, but think of this as an extra incentive. Tipping waiters, bartenders, or anyone who is frequently within 6 feet of happy hour specials can pay off in generous pours and greatly discounted alcoholic beverages. 

Constantly monitor daily activities

True cruise boozehounds should start every day with a cup of coffee and the daily cruise planner, inspecting opportunities to win bottles or enjoy a doorbuster glass of bubbly. Every day aboard a cruise ship brings special events and activities. Smart organizers and businesses that operate on deck know that the best way to build up interest in their event is by offering free drinks. Look for contests and activities where there may be prizes awarded, or look for events that want you to buy things. 

Perhaps the most famous event with free booze is a cruise ship art auction. The right auction might be your ticket to a few glasses of free champagne as long as you're willing to hang out in the room and look interested. Don't feel bad about showing up to these events with confidence and accepting a glass, even with no intention of bringing home a Monet. Per the New York Times , these art dealers are notorious for sketchy business practices, so drink up and get out of there.

The other main ticket to free booze in your cruise planner is competitions and activities with bubbly as a prize. People often cite too much time at sea as one of the reasons to avoid taking cruises , so operators look to spruce things up with activities. Look for more adult-themed contests, like a newlywed game or gameshow-style events, for your best chances of scoring a bottle as a prize.

Some cruises give you free booze while you gamble

Because if there's anything that goes well together, it's drinking and gambling. Several cruise lines will provide drink deals if you spend enough time at the table. One of the most prolific options for this is Celebrity Cruise Lines. All levels of the company's free-to-join Blue Chip Club include free drinks as long as you're actively gambling. Most of the other major companies will require you to reach a certain status level within the casino before you drink freely, but if you gamble enough aboard, they'll all start giving you free drinks soon enough. 

Of course, for this tip to really qualify as free, you'll have to start winning hands. And even though a cruise line is not a home, the idiom still applies here: If you gamble long enough, the house always wins. So, unless you were already planning on taking a cruise specifically for gambling, you're probably going to save money in the long haul by just buying a drinks package rather than hoping to bet your way to free rum and cokes. Still, if you're already searching for a cruise line with a casino, make sure your casino of choice offers free drinks. 

If you're a seasoned gambler, many major cruise carriers have programs to entice you onboard with discounts, upgrades, and even free drink packages. Before you're onboard, start the games by filling out a casino player inquiry and seeing what kinds of offers the ships present.

Shop around while booking your cruise

Unless there is one specific cruise you've been itching to take, it can pay to be flexible when picking your next vacation. If you search long enough, you might be able to find a deal that will throw on free drinks when you book your trip, most often in the form of discounted access to cruise drink packages. 

Typically, we advise thinking twice before buying a cruise drink package . It makes sense for certain voyages, but it'll add up to a waste of money on others (read: Most of them). Come up with a rough estimate of the number of drinks you'll want daily, find out how much those drinks cost on your cruise, and then compare that answer with the daily cost of a cruise drink package. Don't forget to factor in gratuity, which is typically not mentioned in the package's initial cost. At full price, cruise drink packages can reach $50-100 per day, but finding the right deal could pull your drinking costs down into the realm of possibility. 

The most famous example is Norwegian Cruise Line's Free At Sea promotion, which offers an unlimited open bar with certain voyage purchases. Carnival's Cheers! Package rarely goes on sale, but sometimes you can catch Royal Caribbean's Deluxe Beverage Package for up to 45% off.Find Facebook groups and websites dedicated to cruise deals and keep a Google alert activated for your preferred drink packages; these sales don't stick around for long.

Stick to one cruise operator

The best way to get free alcoholic beverages on a cruise is loyalty. If you expect to spend your next decade cruising, pick one company and book with them every time. The more you cruise with one provider, the more benefits you reap. Some operators will start offering you a free glass to celebrate on your second trip. Book long enough, and you'll gain access to cocktail parties or even receive daily drink vouchers. The highest level of Royal Carribean's Crown and Anchor Society provides six free daily drinks.

The king of all loyalty offers is Royal Caribbean's $100,000 golden, diamond-encrusted chalice, which is a real thing (pictured) and comes with unlimited drinks for life. There's a catch here, though — the cup can only be filled with drinks that cost less than $14. Eventually, there might be none of those left, so drink up while you can. To decide if it's worth it, find the loyalty offer you want the most and figure out how many drinks it will cost before it pays off. In the case of the goblet, at 14 bucks a drink, it will cost you (roughly) 7,142 drinks to make up the price. Drinks number 7,143 and onward are on the house. 

For best results, show loyalty both to cruise operators and your cruise travel agent. They've been known to show loyal customers gratitude with bottles of wine waiting in staterooms and other perks that will lead to cheaper booze cruises. 

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Public Tours

Private hire, gift vouchers, onboard catering, educational, tour operators, book tickets, private boat charter, charter our boats for a private party or event.

Charter any of our boats for a private event or celebration on Bristol’s Floating Harbour and rural stretches of the Avon. Whatever the weather or the occasion our beautiful and distinctive boats will make your private event an experience to remember.

Each trip can be tailored to your individual needs and every boat features a fully licensed bar, WC and music facilities as standard.

Whether you’re looking for a classic ‘Booze Cruise’ for your birthday, a drinks reception for your conference, or a Cream Tea Cruise for your community group we have everything you need.

onboard catering

We offer full catering options for private charters and events.

Current Hire Packages

Below is a selection example of sample tours that can form the basis of an event or party.  However, or if you’re looking for something a bit more unusual please contact us to discuss your requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.

River Cruise

Leave the city behind and travel upstream onto rural stretches of the beautiful Avon. Cruise through picturesque woodland and a nature reserve, keeping your eye out for Herons.

Duration: 2-3 hours

Harbourside Pub Cruise

Take a leisurely cruise of Bristol’s Floating Harbour, with fantastic views of local historic landmarks from the water and stop off at a classic Harbourside pub or two along the way.

City Dock Tour

A short Harbour cruise perfect as a historic tour with commentary or as a drinks reception for your wedding or conference guests.

Duration: 60 or 90 mins

Avon Gorge Cruise

Enjoy dramatic views of Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge as you cruise downstream towards the Bristol Channel.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Ferry Transfer

The perfect way to transport your guests between harbourside venues or drop off your party at a riverside destination.

Duration: Subject to destination

Boats & Bubbles

Experience a customized cruise on the Hydrogenesis, exploring Bristol docks with your own music and treats. Perfect for intimate groups up to 12, featuring Prosecco and nibbles.