7 boat tours perfect for summer

Various, UK

Who said you had to get wet to enjoy the water!

September 7, 2024

Don’t want to get your feet wet, but still want to get out on the water? Try out one of these awesome boat trips, with some adrenaline spiking adventures and relaxed floats down a local river:

Iconic Sights of London: Hight-Speed Boat Trip

Check out the London skyline from a new angle and hold on to your hats, because this one is quick! Cover over 10 miles of the Thames on a large speed boat from Tower Bridge down to Greenwich before speeding back and taking it slow over to Blackfriars with a guide. A river tour you won’t forget!

From £49pp

Loch Linnhe: Rib Adventures

Head out onto one of Scotland’s lesser-known lochs for a high-speed adventure on the water! Witness the dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery around Fort William only viewable from the loch. Tailor your trip with your own route and points of interest, or let your guide do the thinking for you.

From £50pp

Boat Sightseeing Tour along The North Norfolk Coast

Explore local harbours and bays along the Norfolk Coast with a private boat hire from Wells-next-the-Sea. Head out west to watch the sunset over the water and visit the beautiful nature reserve of Scolt Head Island and the tranquil, blue waters that surround it.

From £85pp

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Witness the city of Cardiff from the water with a boat tour of Cardiff Bay. See top Cardiff landmarks including the Millenium Centre, the Dr. Who Assembly and the Barrage with its locked gates, old docks, and Wetlands Nature Reserve.

From £11.80pp

Boat Seafari Adventure

Take a trip from Dundee out the mouth of the River Tay on an ocean adventure! Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins and grey seals, lighthouses, oil rigs, and bridges on this high-speed boat trip along the estuary and out to sea.

From £27.06pp

Cambridge Punting Tour

Punting boats are synonymous with the idyllic River Cam running through the historical city of Cambridge. Rich in history and academia, punt past the University buildings, and the famous Bridge of Sighs near Trinity College. A relaxing way to sight-see.

From £18pp

Oxford River Cruise

Cruise down the River Thames in Oxford, following the route of the university regatta course on a quaint little boat. Pass by the old Folly Bridge, university rowing houses, and Christchurch College and it’s expansive meadows on this relaxing sight-seeing adventure.

From £19pp