Pulteney Cruisers Ltd

WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

Open Top Boat Tours of the River Avon at Bath

We will be operating every day subject to river and weather conditions. Timetable is below of our operating times.

No pre-bookings taken unless for private hire - just jump aboard and pay on the boat

Welcome to Pulteney Cruisers

Pulteney Cruisers are the longest established boat tour operator in Bath. We have been running boat trips from Pulteney weir in the centre of Bath for over 50 years.

Our boats each seat 70 people & have a cafe on board. There is a sundeck or heated cabin depending on the weather.

We offer a scenic hour’s cruise up the River Avon to the village of Bathampton on our twin decked boats. The trip passes under the historic Pulteney Bridge & out into the beautiful Avon valley. There is an abundance of wildlife to see on the river including swans, herons, kingfishers & for the lucky few, otters!

On the way upstream the crew serve hot & cold drinks from the galley & on the return journey of each cruise there is a fascinating live commentary on the history, architecture & points of interest on the Avon.

We no longer stop at Bathampton.

2024 Timetable

Please note:

Boats will be running when the river level will allow us to, if we have had a lot of rainfall this makes the river rise and therefore makes river conditions too dangerous to operate. 

If the green board is at Pulteney Weir we will be operating.

For any extra info needed email: [email protected]

WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING ONE BOAT DURING THE WEEK

WEEKDAYS SUBJECT TO RIVER CONDITIONS
Departure Times from Pulteney Weir
10.00
11.20
12.40
14.00
15.20
16.40

WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING TWO BOATS ON THE WEEKEND

WEEKENDS SUBJECT TO RIVER CONDITIONS
Boat 1 Departure Times from Pulteney Weir
10.00
11.20
12.40
14.00
15.20
16.40
WEEKENDS SUBJECT TO RIVER CONDITIONS
Boat 2 Departure Times from Pulteney Weir
10.40
12.00
13.20
14.40
16.00
17.20
Departing Pulteney Weir
We have ONE Boat Running
Departure Times
10.00
11.20
12.40
14.00
15.20
16.40
WEEKENDS Departing Pulteney Weir
We have TWO Boats Running on the Weekend
10.00
10.40
11.20
12.00
12.40
13.20
14.00
14.40
15.20
16.00
16.40
17.20

Boat Departure Point

Pulteney Weir Bath, Bridge Street Bath BA2 4AT

Just below Pulteney Bridge, Bath.

Bathampton

Unfortunately we are no longer stopping at Bathampton. We understand for many people this is very disappointing. This is for many reasons.

Prices for 2024

  • Adults
    £12.00
  • Children
    £5.00
    Aged 5 to 15
  • Under 5's
    £Free

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea £18 per person (additional boat fare to be paid on board the boat) 

Homemade scones with jam and cream 

Sandwiches and rolls – cheese and pickle, ham and mustard, free range egg.

Minimum 2 persons- to be booked in advance. 

Private Hire

  • Private parties/weddings to the Boatman Restaurant
    £450.00 Weekdays
  • Private hire for a one hour round trip
    £450.00 Weekdays
  • £550.00 Weekends
    Private hire is only available to parties wishing to board at Pulteney Bridge

Please Note

No seats can be reserved in advance, we operate on a first come first served basis unless you are to hire the boat exclusively (bookable in advance).

The timetable stated is the times the boat departs.

The boat is ready for boarding 20 minutes before the departure time.

Those that are first in the queue will be able to board the boat first.

Pushchairs and mobility scooters must be folded and cannot be taken on the top deck of the boat. Crew are happy to help those with limited mobility aboard but cannot physically lift passengers.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

We do no allow customers to bring their own drinks aboard, we have a bar which we offer hot and cold drinks and snacks from.

WE DO NO ACCEPT LARGE GROUPS ON THE WEEKEND.

We cannot take large groups of passengers  on boat tours without hiring the whole boat. Please email to reserve the whole boat. This applies to any large group including students and school groups.

Please check Pulteney Cruisers Facebook site for information on any trips not running due to being hired privately.

No pre-bookings taken unless for private hire - just jump aboard and pay on the boat

Get in Touch

Come and jump onboard – no need to book. We sail from Pulteney Weir, accessed from the Pulteney Bridge steps.