To ensure we can comply with Social Distancing guidelines, we are restricting our capacity to 12, which means we can only accept bookings for tables of 2 or 4 people (if your party is an odd number, you will need to round up). Each party must be part of the same support bubble. PLEASE NOTE WHEN YOU BOOK 1 “TABLE FOR 2” YOU ARE PAYING FOR 2 PEOPLE TO COME ON BOARD. WHEN YOU BOOK 1 “TABLE FOR 4” YOU ARE PAYING FOR 4 PEOPLE TO COME ON BOARD.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are only able welcome on board those who;
• are able to board the boat unassisted (or with minimal assistance from a companion)
• can wear a mask for the duration of the trip (except when eating or drinking)
• can sit for a minimum of 1 hour uninterrupted.
The wearing of a facemask or covering is compulsory on boarding the boat, and throughout the duration of the trip.
Unfortunately, this means we are unable to accept bookings for anyone who would require the lift to board, including wheelchair users, anyone who is medically exempt from wearing a mask, or for small children who would not be able to stay seated for the duration of the cruise. This is to ensure we can protect both passengers and volunteers, and we look forward to welcoming you back on board the John Bunyan Boat very soon. There are no Concession tickets available for these cruises.
The contact details you give when booking your tickets will be stored, as per our existing privacy policy, but we may now, in the event of any outbreak need to pass those contact details to the government test and trace system, in the event of an outbreak. By purchasing a ticket you agree to us doing so. Please ensure you put up to date contact information on your booking.
Thursday Afternoon 1½ hr Socially Distanced Embankment cruise
• Priory Marina and return departing at 1.30pm
• Cruise along the river this autumn, and book a cream tea to enjoy on the river.
• Table for 2 £21 / Table for 4 £40 Optional Cream Tea £6 per person* (+75p GF)
• 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th October 2020
Sunday Afternoon 1 ½ hour Socially Distanced Afternoon Cream Tea cruise
• Priory Marina and return at 1.30pm*
• Cruise along the river this autumn, and book a cream tea to enjoy on the river.
• Table for 2 £21 / Table for 4 £40 Optional Cream Tea £6 per person (+75p GF)
• Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October 2020
Wednesday 7th October Public Special
3 ½hour Barns Hotel Afternoon Tea Cruise departing 2pm* Priory Marina take a relaxing trip through Bedford countryside to the Barns Hotel to enjoy a traditional afternoon Tea. On leaving the Barns we return directly to Priory Marina.
• Table for 2 £52 / Table for 4 £100
*Boarding will take place 15mins before above advertised times
The John Bunyan Boat normally carries a maximum 50 passengers due to the Social Distancing guidelines we will be carrying only a maximum of 12 passengers per cruise set on the government 2m social distancing guidelines between pairs of seats. During this period we are unable to use the disable lift fitted to the John Bunyan Boat, note passengers are required to navigate a number of steps on both boarding and disembarking.
We will aim to resume a full normal cruise schedule from spring 2021 with the usual cruises listed below.
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