Punting Picnics
To be enjoyed before, after or during your private chauffeured punting tour
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Punting Picnics
Make your Cambridge punting experience even more special with one of our delicious picnic packages, available to add to any private punting tour with at least 48 hours’ notice (minimum order quantities apply).
Simply check availability and book your private tour, and you’ll have the opportunity to add your chosen picnic package on the next screen. Then all that’s left to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a delightful picnic as you glide along the beautiful River Cam.
Have any questions about our picnic punting experiences? Get in touch with our friendly team – we’re always happy to help!
Ready to Book your Picnic Punting?
Afternoon Tea Picnic
Price – £21 per person
Enjoy a twist on the classic traditional British Afternoon Tea. Our afternoon tea picnic comprises of: finger sandwiches (Cream Cheese Dill & Cucumber, Cheddar & Chutney and Chicken with Basil Pesto), scones with jam and cream, chocolate tiffin, mini lemon tarts and a delicious slice of lemon drizzle cake. All served with a sparkling drink per person.
You can enjoy your Afternoon Tea Style Picnic on the punt, or on Jesus Green before or after your tour.
Minimum order: 6 people.
Allergy/Dietary information: Vegetarian option available. Can be made nut-free & gluten free.
Brunch Box
Price – £15 per person
Joining us for a punting tour earlier in the day? Why not treat yourselves to a delicious Brunch box?
This locally made Brunch box includes freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolat & waffles alongside granola bowls with fruit and yoghurt. The grazing box is finished with berries, fruits, mini jams and Nutella.
Minimum order: 4 people.
Allergy/Dietary Information: Vegetarian, can be nut-free on request.
Deli Style Grazing Board
Price – £16 per person (min order 4) or £39 for 2 people.
This mouth-watering deli selection box includes 3 different locally sourced cheeses, fruit, antipasti, charcuterie, crackers, nuts and dried fruits, and homemade fig chutney.
A Vegetarian option is available with 3 different locally sourced cheeses, Radishes, cherry tomatoes, various antipasti, Houmous, sweet potato falafel, crackers, nuts and dried fruit, and homemade chutney.
Minimum order: 2 people.
Allergy/Dietary Information: Vegetarian option available; can be gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free on request.
Refreshments
Price – £16 per person (min order 4) or £39 for 2 people.
You are welcome to bring your own drinks on board. We also offer a range of refreshments which can be added to your punting tour.
When selecting your picnic, you can also add:
- Prosecco – £25 (half bottle £12.50)
- Champagne – £45
- Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine – £15
- Birra Moretti – £4
- Punk IPA – £4
- Still Water – £2.50
All drinks supplied chilled. Prosecco and Champagne are supplied with plastic glasses. Please note the maximum quantity purchasable is half bottle of Champange or prosecco or 3 cans of beer per adult (over 18).
frequently asked questions
All you need to know before you punt
You can book and pay for punting over the phone between 9 am and 5pm, 7 days a week. Call us on 01223 651 659 and press option 2 to speak with our office team. Alternatively, invoices can be emailed across facilitating payment to be made via bank transfer or card.
Our tours operate in the rain, and large golf-style umbrellas are provided. Whilst these will keep the majority of the rain off, it’s a good idea to come dressed for the weather. Tours are only cancelled when we assess that the conditions are unsafe for punting. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, overhead lightning storms, extreme winds or temperatures and fast river flow.
Yes, we operate year-round. The only day we are closed annually is Christmas Day (25th of December).
On rare occasions, we may also need to close due to adverse weather conditions or river flow.
This will depend on how much notice you have given us when cancelling your booking.
Option 1 – If you cancel with more than 24 hours notice we will offer you either a credit note for the full value (use within 12 months) or a 70% refund.
Option 2 – If you cancel with less than 24 hours you will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule.
* Extras (e.g., picnics, drinks): Non-refundable within 14 days of the booking date. If cancelled earlier, a 70% refund is available.