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Bristol Ferry Boats

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Open Now: 10:00 - 17:00

44 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB, England

Open today: 10:00 - 17:00

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Running 364 days a year, we provide a community focused, friendly and reliable ferry service for Bristol as well as private hire and public trips.

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44 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB, England

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RichardCornwallUK

Somerset, United Kingdom

10571

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Ok but personell issues

Lovely trip on matilda of bristol spoilt by a very grumpy boat driver who had obviously got out of bed the wrong side this morning. Very rude and clearly has had no customer service training.it spoilt a good trip

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deltaman0_0

Plymouth, United Kingdom

10834

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A must to do in Bristol

Got on the ferry just up from our hotel the Mecure Brigstow,There is a timetable and you don’t have to wait to long they run frequently 364 day a year, A lovely trip up the river to the town centre and changed ferry to return,...More

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DevonVacationer

devon

9380

Reviewed 1 week ago

Good service

We used Bristol ferry boats as a unique and convenient way to get around Bristol on a recent weekend break. The boats and crew are all good and service and frequency of ferries are all good too.

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7Lulu007

Dawlish, United Kingdom

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Transport in Bristol

What a great way to get around Bristol. Helpful staff on the ferry recommending places to visit. We arrived at Bristol Templemeads and then jumped on the ferry.

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Nicole S

Cardiff, United Kingdom

315155

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A great way to view Bristol and rest your weary feet at the same time!

Nice way to see a little bit more of Bristol and rest your legs, and reasonably priced.. Good views of SS Great Britain as you pass by. Blankets to keep you warm too! Captained by two friendly men. Will definitely use again when we next...More

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Angie C

Alton, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great little ferries

Friendly staff man these water taxis. Great value for money, quick to get around the docks area. Easy to get on and off if you're not to steady on your feet. They welcome dogs on board too.

Thank Angie C

Middledene

Castle Combe, United Kingdom

253117

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Terrific way to travel

We took the water ferry from Temple Meads area down to SS Geat Britain and back. Kept to the timetable and staff fine. It I should a ferry, not a sight seeing trip. However you do see a side of Bristol you would miss going...More

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patsyboop

Southampton, United Kingdom

5334

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A great river trip in heart of the city

We walked along the canal from the castle area in city centre to Hot Wells area. It was a pleasant walk but very glad to catch the ferry back to the city centre. A great service with hop on and hop off stops if you...More

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yt_Skippy

Bristol, United Kingdom

6850

Reviewed 14 October 2018 via mobile

Lovely way to see Bristol

It's a lovely way to see Bristol and a great mode of transport. Worth doing round trips on both routes. Kids love it.

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GillS98

Morden, United Kingdom

311102

Reviewed 14 October 2018

Lovely ride

Options for the ferry boats are a round trip or there are different drop off points along the way, we had ferry rides included with our bus tickets, as the weather was so good we took a round trip both days, 2 different routes, one...More

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Silvester W

How much see the charges?

3 September 2015|

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It's not expensive, prices vary from around £1.50 to about £4.00 depending on how far you go and if you want a single or return fare. See the Bristol ferry website for details. Hope that helps!