Bristol Packet Boat Trips

28/05/2026

Meet the crew ⚓️

Shipmates Jude & George, friends from school, who’ve travelled the world together and are now working Bristol’s waterways side by side.

A double act, full of stories, laughs, and local charm, they’ll make your boat trip unforgettable 🌊✨

22/05/2026

Flower of Bristol basking in the sunshine yesterday! We’re super excited for the sunny bank holiday and hope to see you guys onboard.
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21/05/2026

13/05/2026

Great day with National Historic Ships UK
Thanks to Paula and Simon

Yesterday's National Historic Ships UK Flagship of the Year ceremony for Redshank has been featured on not one, not two, but three local news reports!

Check them out below:

From 6:00: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002wcn1/points-west-lunchtime-news-12052026?seriesId=unsliced

From 3:55: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002wcn5/points-west-late-news-12052026?seriesId=unsliced

From 1940: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/catch-up-on-itv-news-west-country-west-tuesday-12th-may/215cjhs

Thanks again to Ruby, Luke and the team from Bristol Packet Boat Trips for the warm welcome, and for organising the ceremony and inviting the press.

08/05/2026

!!All tickets have sold out!!

On the 17th of May, we’re offering £1 City Dock Tours to celebrate Redshank’s 90th Birthday and her being awarded Flagship of the Year! 🚤 ⭐

Simply book a City Dock Tour online for the 17th of May and the discount will be automatically applied. Tickets will also be available from our office on the day, but we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment!

📍 45-minute City Dock Tours onboard Redshank
🗓️ Sunday 17th May
🎟️ £1 tickets for one day only
🔒 Promotion valid only on 17th May for 45-minute City Dock Tours on Redshank.

28/04/2026

What’s on this sunny Bak Holiday? ☀️☀️
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17/04/2026

Bristol’s best kept secret by boat! 🔐

Nestled between grassy river banks and a nature reserve, riverside bar and garden is the perfect place to unwind and watch the world go by.

Whether you’re after a laid back drink in the evening or a day out, our weekly trips offer the perfect escape from the city.

03/11/2025

Join us this Christmas for the ultimate sleigh (boat) party! The diary is filling up fast so don’t miss out on our private hire.

29/10/2025

Bristol Packet HQ.

28/10/2025

Tower Belle (formerly Wincomblee) was launch this day 28th of October 1920. Happy 105th Birthday Tower Belle ⚓️🎂🥳⚓️