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
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.
