I tried to book a public river cruise online the day before, but there was no availability. It was a pleasant surprise to find that on the day there was space available, and a small queue allowed us to secure a front-centre position. It was a lovely experience of the River Avon and the offerings from both the front and peripheral views. Weeping willow trees, in remembrance/dhikr with their orientation towards the water, lined sections of the riverbank, while horse chestnut and lime trees bordered other stretches, opening onto views of the park. The opposite bank revealed historic landmarks such as Holy Trinity Church and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, alongside numerous homes enjoying scenic outlooks onto nature. The journey also took us beneath the stone arches of bridges that have long held this river in their span. Shakespeare’s beginning and end are held within the same threshold on the Avon, mirrored by the cruise itself, where departure and return share a single point.

Nice guys and had a great time the electric boats are not as quick but had fun well worth doing when your there.

I recently booked a private boat with Avon Boating to scatter my Nan's ashes on the River Avon, and I cannot thank them enough for providing such a perfect, respectful, and smooth experience during a difficult time. Our party was quite large of 25 family members plus a Buddhist monk, and the two gentlemen managing our boat were incredibly welcoming and accommodating from the moment we stepped aboard. They handled our large group with ease and professionalism. What stood out the most was their profound respect for our ceremony. Throughout the monk's prayers and the entire scattering ceremony, they were completely quiet and unobtrusive, giving us the space and peace we needed to honour my Nan without any interruption. Their sensitivity and understanding meant the world to us. A small note for future customers, there are several boats companies in the area. We had initially thought we'd booked the one that serves tea and coffee, but it turned out we had booked with a different company that was unable to provide this service. When we realised the mix up, the team could not have been kinder or more flexible. They immediately gave us the option to cancel without charge or to bring our own food and hot drinks aboard. This fair and understanding approach removed all stress from the situation, and we were very happy to bring our own refreshments. Throughout the trip, they also took safety very seriously, clearly advising us on how to stay safe on the water, which was reassuring for everyone. It was a beautiful, sunny, serene, and perfect send off for my Nan, and a large part of that is thanks to the compassionate and professional team at Avon Boating. Thank you so much for helping us give her the farewell she deserved. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a meaningful way to say goodbye. Xx

Lovely boathouse. We booked in advance but there was no queue on the day we went. They have row boats, punts and motor boats. Good value for money, all under 16's have to wear a life jacket. Staff are great and clear instructions given on the direction you need to go under the bridges etc. We opted to try a punt - i was as surprised at the staff were we came back dry! It was challenging but well worth it.

Only came here to pay for the boat trip. When paying there was a young lad, very chatty and good interactions with guests. When boarding , there was a young man very helpful in directing us in a shaded areas because of our son. Never driven a boat but felt like a captain for less than an hour. Highly recommend these guys and when getting your deposit, back the young lady also still had good interactions with