THIS WEEKS PUBLIC TRIPS – Regularly updated*
Information about Camboats public hop-on trips.
- This page is regularly updated and all trips are subject to change due to private bookings, weather and river conditions.*
- Pre-booking seats on a standard public hop-on trip can be made to avoid disappointment, up to 48 hours in advance.
- Public Hop-on trips are limited up to a maximum of 12 passengers per vessel.
- None of the public trips currently go along the college ‘backs’ in the city centre
- Please check in advance which boat is running public trips if you need a flat deck easy access vessel.
Public trips are seasonal and run primarily April to September. For a full explanation of the various trip start points, routes and prices click the green button
Starting at The Plough Fen Ditton
Wednesday 13th 2pm 3pm
Thursday 14th 2pm 3pm
Friday 15th 11am 4pm
Tuesday 19th 12 noon or 1pm
Private tours can also still be booked
Book seats in advance on public trips up to 4 days ahead to
avoid disappointment – call 07706 734763
Starting at Jesus Lock
Autumn 2025
Private tours can still be booked
Book seats in advance on public trips up to 3 days ahead to
avoid disappointment – call 07706 734763
To reserve seats on a normal public trip due to run in the next 24-48 hours
please call 07706 734763
To reserve seats on any extended public trip specials below, due to run beyond the next 72 hours please use the Contact us page.
*This page is updated regularly, all hop-on public trips are subject to change due to official river events, private bookings, weather and river conditions.
Advance notice of public trip specials: *
Public Fish and Chip Lunch 2026: 1.5 hour round trip. Further trips to be advised.
‘Bumps’ Rowing Races 2026, Spectator River Crossing Service at The Plough Fen Ditton (during the races only)
Extended City and Shire Ely-Cambridge 4-5 hour one-way. Trips in 2026 to be advised, once the lock repairs are completed by the river authority.
