What to do and see in Cambridgeshire, England: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

March 11, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Discover the best top things to do in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom including Lets Go Punting, Cambridge Alumni Tours, Fox Narrowboats, Cambridge Punt Company, Lazy Days Boat Hire, Purvis Marine, Camboats, AdventureRutland, Traditional Punting Company, Rutherfords Punting Company.
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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. Fox Narrowboats

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Fox Narrowboats

Day boat hire in the Cambridgeshire Fens. Self drive narrow boats for between 2 and 10 people. Cruise to Outwell, Whittlesey or Benwick. Great for wildlife watching, family picnics and birthdays.

4. 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

5. Lazy Days Boat Hire

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Lazy Days Boat Hire

Lazy Days Boat Hire is now open for the summer season. The office will be attended from 9am to 4pm, however we are happy to extend those hours to accommodate our customers. Hire is available from 7am to 7pm, with discounts and offers being available. So come and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the river for a relaxing day, afternoon or hour.

6. Purvis Marine

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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Purvis Marine

We are a family run boat yard situated on the prettiest stretch of the river Great Ouse in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The boatyard has been hiring and repairing boats since 1946. We have a wide range of boats to hire by the day or by the hour, and at affordable rates and inclusive of fuel. These range from our little four seaters up to our 12 seater launch. No previous experience is necessary as full instruction is provided. We also have overnight boats available for holiday hire.

7. 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.

8. AdventureRutland

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5.0 based on 156 reviews

AdventureRutland

Two beautiful River Nene locations offering a variety of Paddlesports along the scenic and tranquil Nene Valley. Families and Friends can enjoy Paddleboarding and Kayaking as an instructor led trip or simply hire a craft to spend quality time together. The motto of Rutland ‘multum in Parvo’ means a great deal in a small place. All types of Outdoor Adventure Activities are available at one of Europe’s largest reservoirs, making Rutland Water the perfect location for Corporate Teambuilding Events, School Trips and Stag & Hen Parties and more!

9. 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.

10. 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.

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