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Bristol Ferry Boat Company

MB Tempora | Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SP, England
44 (0)117 927 3416
Ranked #7 of 18 tours in Bristol
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Ferries/ Boats, Tours
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bristol
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Have to say the weather was really hot!! There fore the breeze while sitting on the ferry was very welcomed. The timetime of the ferry was spot on. The Olympic torch had been through Bristol and the atmosphere around the city centre was on a high. Great experience value for money. Keep up this great service. More

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Chepstow
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is the way to travel around Bristol. I took the kids to @Bristol and we trained to Temple Meads and then Boat to @Bristol. The crew are really helpful and cheerful. More

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Bridport
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We hopped on to this ferry/taxi and realised we could not have a cup of tea/ drink on here, also there was no explanation of the river sights, so we got off at the next stop. More

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Weston-super-MAre
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We use the Bristol Ferry Boat Company whenever time allows when we are in Bristol. It is a lovely, slow paced, relaxing way to travel around this historic waterway and it is great to be able to get off at stops along the way and re-join the boat in another location. If you think you know Bristol, this is a... More

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Somerset
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

if you wish to see the city of Bristol from a different aspect then take the ferry, but otherwise you are unlikely to be that impressed by the river itself. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Incredibly rude office staff. I know people who used the ferry service to get accross the harbour to work and now they walk instead. More

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Bristol, England
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Unique way to travel between sites in the centre of Bristol or equally to see Bristol from a differrent aspect. More

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Highlands
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

From company information (on-line) we felt this might be an interesting thing to try. We bought all-day tickets (good value) and used the service as a means of travelling from place to place. The staff/crew were friendly and helpful; and the timetables were easy to understand. No dislikes, although we would probably have made even more use of the service... More

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Bournemouth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Excellent. Lovely to take part in. Ladies were very safety conscious and adults and kids loved it. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I have just arrived home from a trip down the river Avon under the Clifton Suspension bridge from Bristol city centre with the Bristol Ferry Boat Co Very helpful staff and a very good commentary during the journey I am a Bristolian and found the trip relaxing and learnt things about the city from a different angle The tea and... More

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