Mother's Day Punting in Cambridge
Mum is such a special word, the loveliest we’ve ever heard…
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, why not treat those very special women in your life to a 50-minute guided private punting tour along the College Backs. The River Cam, in springtime, has an abundance of nature to spot. Delight your mum by gliding down the river surrounded by primroses, crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils. You will also get a bunch of freshly picked Daffodils with your Mother’s Day punting tour.
Sit back and relax with your family whilst your chauffeur enthrals with tales of historic Cambridge, famous alumni and student pranks.
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Treat your Mum to a Punting Tour in Cambridge
Both private and shared Cambridge punting tours are available on Mothers day. If you book one of our Mother’s Day private tours on the 14th and 15th of March 2026 complimentary daffodils will be included.
Whilst the daffodils in bloom and the cherry blossom floating in the air, March is a wonderful time to join us on the river for a chauffuered punting tour along the river Cam.
All tours last approximately 50 minutes and our online rates are discounted compared to on the day rates.
Mothers Day Punting Add Ons
Why not extend your Mothers Day Treats by adding on either a picnic or drinks to your tour. We offer the following;
Deli Style Picnic Platter: This picnic option includes 3 locally sourced cheeses, fruit, antipasti, charcuterie, crackers, nuts and dried fruits, and our mini fig chutney and all are on brown paper so it can easily be slid onto your own board (Vegetarian option available). Minimum order: 4 people. The price for this picnic option is £15 per person. (Or up to two pax option of a box for £37.5 total)
Brunch Picnic Box: Including freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolat, waffles, granola bowls with fruit and yogurt. Various berries and fruits finished with mini jams and Nutella. Minimum order: 4 people. The price for this picnic is £14 per person.
Afternoon Tea Picnic: Including finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, tiffin, mini lemon tarts and a delicious lemon drizzle. All served with a sparkling juice per person. Minimum order: 6 people. The price for this picnic is £19.5 per person.
Prosecco (£25) or Champagne (£45) Why not add a bottle of chilled bubbly to your tours supplied with reusable plastic glasses.
Know Before You Go
Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour.
You are welcome to bring food and drinks on board.
Tours booked online are paid for in full at the time of booking. If you would prefer to pay a 30% deposit with the balance due 2 weeks before the booking date please CONTACT US.
We do go ahead in poor weather. If requested by you we will aim to reschedule wherever possible. If you cancel due to poor weather you will be eligible for a 70% refund. More information can be found here: Terms & Conditions.