Private Charter
Hire one of our fleet of 6 passenger launches with crew for your own private use. Choose a departure time and book a trip for up to 11/2 hours. Our early evening cruises are always popular for those wishing to celebrate in style by watching the sun set over the Avon, with a glass of wine.
Please fill in our booking form to book your cruise.
Private Charter and Group Rates
| Ticket Type | 40 Minute Standard price | 40 Minute with 10% Group Discount | 1 Hour with 10% Group Discount |
| Adult | £5.50 |
£4.95 |
£7.40 |
| Concession | £4.00 |
£3.60 |
£5.40 |
| Child | £3.50 |
£3.15 |
£4.70 |
| Family | £16.50 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Minimum Charge | £100.00 |
£100.00 |
£150.00 |
Our Boats
We have a variety of traditional passenger launches. Our 3 larger, electric powered launches seat up to 58 and our 2 smaller launches seat up to 43 under full awnings.
School Groups
Teachers and guides pay the same price as children for school bookings and there is no minimum charge. Why not combine a cruise on the river with a visit to the next door Butterfly Farm and get a full 25% discount off our rates, contact the Butterfly Farm directly and place your booking with them.
Booking and Payment Terms
Please note that no payment is required to make a booking and all cruises will be confirmed by us. Cruises can be paid for on the day and may be cancelled by you at any time in advance. For those requiring food, a 50% deposit is payable at least 14 days in advance.
We reserve the right, on very rare occasions, to cancel a cruise through circumstances beyond our control, and will refund all payments. Contact us in advance if you would like to be invoiced, or if you are booking from overseas. Please note that we accept cash and cheques but not credit cards
PLEASE NOTE: Due to licensing laws November 2005 we are currently unable to supply for sale any alcoholic drinks. This does not prevent you from supplying your own drinks.
River Cruises
- Enjoy a Lovely Cruise on one of Our Edwardian Launches...
- Trips Run From The Bancroft Gardens and Our Boathouse...
- Our Boats are electric to ensure a Beautifully quiet Cruise...
Special Packages
- Enjoy a Cruise along the River followed by a Meal at the Famous Dirty Duck Pub...
- Fancy Something more exotic, try and cruise and a Meal at the Thai Boathouse...
- Bringing a School Trip? Combine a Cruise on the River with a Visit to the Butterfly Farm.