Since its launch in July 2013, we are told the the boat has carried over 15,000 people on both private and public cruises.
Starts in May
The 2016 programme starts on Sunday 1st May cruising from Priory Marina, calling in at Sovereigns Quay (next to the Star Rowing Club) and cruising up to Kempston. On Thursday afternoons the cruises run from Sovereigns Quay towards Cardington Lock.
Other regular public cruises include a three hour cruise to Great Barford to the Anchor for lunch, a cruise from the town centre to the Barns Hotel for afternoon tea, a Saturday evening Fish & Cchip Super Cruise, the very popular Sunset Cruise and Afternoon Tea Cruises run in conjunction with the Bedford Swan Hotel.
Jazz cruises
The highly acclaimed Thursday evening Jazz Cruises continue on a monthly basis featuring top jazz musicians.
The John Bunyan is run by a team of well-trained volunteers in support of the Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Park Trust and is licensed by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency. It carries up to 50 passengers and is disabled friendly having a wheelchair access lift and toilet. The boat is also available for private charter hire for local groups, parties, wedding cruises, school parties.
Tickets for the public cruises can be purchased on line, and at The Travel & Tourist Office at Bedford Bus Station, or the Corn Exchange Box Office, No. 13 St. Paul's Square or by phoning 01946 817456