Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Cambridge, England

October 31, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Cambridge might be best known for its university, home to some of the world’s greatest minds (Milton, Darwin, Hawking, etc.). But there’s a vibrant theater and arts scene here as well, and you’ll find fantastic contemporary restaurants mixed in with traditional pubs. Climb the tower of Great St. Mary’s Church for sweeping views of the city.
Restaurants in Cambridge

1. Lets Go Punting

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5.0 based on 3,199 reviews

Lets Go Punting

As Cambridge’s friendliest Punting Company we specialise in chauffeured river tours of the beautiful ‘College Backs’. Our services include: Private or Shared river tours - max 12 people per boat. Bespoke tours for events such as Wedding parties, Hen Do’s, Birthdays and corporate events. Large group bookings of up to 90 people.Just sit back and relax as our professional and informative chauffeurs take you on a relaxing river tour.

2. Cambridge Alumni Tours

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5.0 based on 1,207 reviews

Cambridge Alumni Tours

Cambridge Alumni Tours is a student-guided tour company set in the heart of Cambridge on King's Parade. We offer private or shared punting and walking tours around the Cambridge University Colleges that are suited to all group types, including prospective students, corporate groups, school groups and tourists. Our expert tour guides are Cambridge alumni, current students and professionally trained local guides, who help you take away an authentic insight into student life at the University of Cambridge.

3. Cambridge Punt Company

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5.0 based on 1,331 reviews

Cambridge Punt Company

Cambridge Punting Tours of the River Cam with an experienced Chauffeur giving a full historical tour of the College Backs

4. Camboats

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5.0 based on 59 reviews

Camboats

Narrowboat and Eco Electric river trips on the River Cam in Cambridge. 45 minute and 1.5 hour Public Hop-on tours and Private Bespoke bookings from one hour to a whole day. Full up to date details of routes, times and availability at camboats website.

5. Scholars Punting Cambridge

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5.0 based on 351 reviews

Scholars Punting Cambridge

Scholars Punting Cambridge offer traditional chauffeured punting tours of Cambridge. Sit back and relax in one of our traditional handmade punts while your chauffeur guides you on a 45 minute tour covering 2 kilometres. You will glide past seven world famous riverside colleges and nine elegant bridges and learn the fascinating history of the beautiful city of Cambridge. Our punts are designed to be comfortable with cushions and blankets. Private and shared tours are available from our website. All our Chauffeurs are fully trained and we have an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

6. Traditional Punting Company

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5.0 based on 185 reviews

Traditional Punting Company

The Traditional Punting Company offers guided punting tours along the River Cam. Every tour is a unique experience, on which you'll learn lots of historical facts and stories behind the creation of Cambridge University and it's beautiful architecture.

7. Cambridge River Trips

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5.0 based on 112 reviews

Cambridge River Trips

Cambridge River Trips on THE CAMBRIDGE is the ideal way to experience the sights and sounds of river because of its comfort, very quiet electric motor and all round visibility. You will be completely sheltered or if the weather is fine, all the sides open. Passengers board at our mooring at The Boathouse pub (it has a pay and display car Park). We are a private hire service. Our mooring is a short walk from the centre of Cambridge. River trips are towards beautiful Ditton Meadows or, if conditions are suitable, we'll proceed along the backs passing the universities, during the period of October to the end of March. We also offer an Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea, Picnic, Hen/Stag Parties, Group bookings, Corporate Events. A few days notice is needed especially for catering. All celebrations are with comfort and style on THE CAMBRIDGE ! Licensed to sell alcoholic drinks. Maximum number of 11 passengers. Come on board, it will be the best part of your Day!

8. Rutherfords Punting Company

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5.0 based on 781 reviews

Rutherfords Punting Company

Welcome to Rutherford's Punting Cambridge. We offer a range of 45 minute shared and private river tours. Your tour with us will take you along the English Heritage Historic Park, showing the University of Cambridge College Backs and entertaining you with a VisitEngland accredited tour.

9. Cambridge Punters

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5.0 based on 98 reviews

Cambridge Punters

Founded in 2007 - we are experienced local punt guides offering a unique spin on the sights, history, and secrets of Cambridge.

10. Scudamore's Punting Company

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4.5 based on 1,452 reviews

Scudamore's Punting Company

Founded in the early 1900s, we are Cambridge's oldest and friendliest punting company. We founded pleasure punting in Cambridge and have hired boats along the famous College Backs and on the scenic route towards Grantchester village for over 100 years. As the first company in Cambridge to offer chauffeured tours of the College Backs, our VisitEngland award-winning services include both our boat hire and our College Backs Tour. Discover how the city has evolved from medieval market town to world-class centre for education whilst enjoying spectacular views from the river - the ideal introduction to the city's inspiring history.

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