John Bunyan Boat

01/06/2026

This week is . The John Bunyan Boat cannot run without volunteers; from Crew to Maintenance, from the Operations Management Team to our volunteers who've helped at events- many wear several hats and their incredible hard work is appreciated 🫶

Here's some pics of just a few of them in action!

27/05/2026

We’re very happy to have received good feedback on our accessibility from A journey of recovery on her recent cruise.

If you have any questions on accessibility please do email us at [email protected] and we’d be happy to answer your questions.

29/12/2025

Make joining the crew of the John Bunyan Boat Boat your

The Boatmaster is a volunteer who is licenced by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, who has overall responsibility for all legal and safety aspects of the boat whilst passengers are on board. It is a key safety role, and a position of responsibility.

Most of our boatmasters have started as cabin or deck crew, and undertaken MCA training during their time as a volunteer. We also seek volunteers who have qualified elsewhere and hold a Boatmasters Licence issued by the MCA.

Volunteers Boatmasters should be able to commit to at least 3 shifts of 4-6 hours per month from April until October. Full familiarisation of the boat, and the BMK Waterway Trust, will be part of the induction process.

https://www.bmkwaterway.org/johnbunyanboat/volunteering

28/12/2025

Make joining the crew of the John Bunyan Boat Boat your

Deck crew are important members of the John Bunyan crew. They have responsibility for the safety of passengers boarding or alighting from the boat, securing the boat at moorings, operating locks and providing a look-out at the front of the boat, warning the helm via radio communication of any dangers, or other craft.

Key tasks include setting up the safety and operating equipment at the start of the cruise, taking lines ashore and securing the boat, operating the locks and maintaining a forward look-out whilst the boat is in motion. At the end of the cruise they are responsible for stowing all equipment safely, and securing the boat.

https://www.bmkwaterway.org/johnbunyanboat/volunteering

The John Bunyan Community Boat is entirely run by volunteers who are central to the success of the overall project by raising our profile with the public in Bedford and providing The Trust’s source of income.  To keep our cruises running and delivering an outstanding experience to over 7,000 gues...

27/12/2025

Make joining the crew of the John Bunyan Boat Boat your

Volunteer cabin crew fulfil an important role; they are the ambassadors of the Trust, who attend to the needs of our passengers, ensuring that their experience on the John Bunyan is comfortable, enjoyable and safe.

Key tasks include setting up the cabin before the trip, welcoming customers on board, serving drinks and snacks, giving information about the boat and the BMK Waterway Trust, and ensuring the galley and cabin are clean and ready for the next cruise.

https://www.bmkwaterway.org/johnbunyanboat/volunteering

The John Bunyan Community Boat is entirely run by volunteers who are central to the success of the overall project by raising our profile with the public in Bedford and providing The Trust’s source of income.  To keep our cruises running and delivering an outstanding experience to over 7,000 gues...

24/12/2025

Wishing all of our volunteers, passengers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🎄

26/11/2025

🎅🏽 Give the gift of a river cruise this Christmas

💌 Our gift cards can be redeemed against any cruise available to book online

💌 You can choose any value

💌 Choose to send directly to the recipient by email with a personal note, or get them sent to you to print and gift

💌 Gift cards are valid for 24 months so there's plenty of opportunity to use them across two seasons

🔗 https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/johnbunyancommunityboat/items/434169

24/11/2025