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.
  • Please note: None of the public trips currently go along the college ‘backs’ in the city centre

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 3 days ahead to 

avoid disappointment – call 07706 734763

Starting at Jesus Lock

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 2025:  1.5 hour round trip.  Further trips to be advised.

‘Bumps’  Rowing Races, Spectator River Crossing Service at The Plough Fen Ditton (during the races only)    Lents Bumps Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th March 2025

Extended City and Shire Ely-Cambridge 4-5 hour one-way. Trips in 2025 to be advised

Simply the best unique river boat trips on the River Cam, Cambridge and beyond !