Scudamore's - Discount Schemes - Student Punting Scheme

Clare College May Ball fireworks. Copyright Paul Troughton. 2005

I know the romance, since it's over,
'Twere idle, or worse, to recall;--,
I know you're a terrible rover;
But, Clarence, you'll come to our ball.

Our Ball ~ W. M. Praed

May Week is the climax of the University year and an ideal time to go punting. Due to demand our opening hours are extended over much of the period, including a period where we are open 24 hours a day. Please see the bottom of this page for details.

We offer Scheme members priority booking for our most popular services. We always run out of punts on May Week evenings. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Fireworks Evening Hire Punts
The best way to see the spectacular firework displays put on by the May Balls at Clare and Trinity on the Monday, and St. John's on the Tuesday, is from a punt. Our fixed-rate Fireworks Evening Hire punts can be taken out from 19:00 allowing you to enjoy a leisurely evening on the river before enjoying the fireworks at 22:30.
On station	£50.00 per punt, if available. Period of hire: 19:00 onwards to 01:00 (up to 6 hours). Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.
Booking Mon 16 buy Tue 17 buy	£50.00 per punt. Period of hire: 19:00 onwards to 01:00 (up to 6 hours). Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.

Fireworks Chauffeured Punts
We also provide a chauffeured punt service for the May Ball fireworks. Departing at 21:45
On station	£12.00 per person. Period of hire: 21:45 to 23:00 (75 minutes).
E-Reservation Mon 16 buy Tue 17 buy	£10.00 per person. Period of hire: 21:45 to 23:00 (75 minutes). Please note that you are booking places onto a public tour.

Grantchester Overnight Punts
The most popular nights of the year for Overnight Punts are the Monday to Friday of May Week, as friends get together one last time before the Long Vacation. We have been asked by the landowners to inform our customers that it is forbidden to light fires or camp out on the Meadows.
On station	£40.00, if available. Period of hire: 17:00 onwards to 09:00. Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.
Booking Mon 16 buy Tue 17 buy Wed 18 buy Thu 19 buy Fri 20 buy	£40.00. Period of hire: 17:00 onwards to 09:00. Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.

May Week Opening 2008 - TBC
Day & Date	Magdalene	Main Boatyard	Mill Lane
Fri 13 - Sun 15	Standard	Until Midnight	Standard
Mon 16 - Tue 17	Until 02.00	All Night	All Night
Wed 18 - Sat 21	Standard	All Night	Until Midnight
Sun 22 only	Standard	Standard	Standard