We have 4 main Lake Cruise experiences in the Lakes; Windermere Lake Cruises, Ullswater Steamers, Keswick Launch & Coniston Launch.
As we emerge from lockdown, they are working hard to welcome you on board, and here’s how things are operating right now in order to maintain social distancing and keep you safe.
Windermere Lake Cruises
Round Lake cruises or pier to pier services, between Lakeside, Bowness and Ambleside.
Customers can now book from one pier to another, simply enjoy a return round trip journey or disembark the vessel and return on a later sailing .
All journeys will still need to book in advance, online (using the link below) and both the departure time and location and return time and location will need to be booked.
As seats are still timed and ticketed guests must ensure that they sail on the journey that they have booked.
https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/cruises-fares
Social distancing ticketed seating enhanced cleaning online booking only fewer trips so that boats can be cleaned after every trip fewer passengers to observe social distancing = more room to enjoy the views.
Please observe social distancing, wear your face mask and be kind to others
Find out more about Windermere Lake Cruises new operating systems | Book Windermere Lake Cruises tickets here
Private self-drive & row-boat hire
Online bookings only to minimize queues at the ticket office Sterilised buoyancy aids Simply show up with your ticket on your phone or on paper and get on board. Ideal for families to enjoy the lake in a socially distanced way Available from Bowness & Ambleside
(Please note: No discounts are available on these cruises at the moment. Prices start from £12 adult £6 child)
Book here
Combined Boat and Train ticket
The only combined attraction ticket at this time is the Boat and steam train ticket (Haverthwaite Railway)
https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/cruises-fares/allocated-seating-yellow-cruise-and-steam-train
Private Hire
Private vessels are very popular, these are ideal for large families or two families who are able to travel together
Up to 12 people is £200 per hour
13- 25 people will be £250 per hour
These must be pre booked by calling the office on 015394 43360
https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/cruises-fares/private-circular-cruise-with-social-distancing
Cruising on Windermere
7 different cruise options Limiting capacity to observe social distancing = more room to enjoy the views ![]()
Onboard catering & saloons remain closed Allocated seats You can disembark at Howtown but not board Dogs welcome at £1 a ticket no bikes at the moment Toilets available with social distancing
Please observe social distancing, wear your face mask and be kind to others
Find out more about Ullswater Steamers new operating systems here | Book Ullswater Steamers tickets here
Steaming along Ullswater
Coniston Launch
Enhanced cleaning regime Regular scheduled service round lake cruises €“ no stop-offs at the moment Allocated seats Reduced capacity = more room to enjoy the views Online bookings preferred but card payments are taken on board
Please observe social distancing, wear your face mask and be kind to others
Book Coniston Launch tickets here | Self-Drive motorboats and canoe/kayak hire at Coniston
Other: Steam Yacht Gondola (National Trust) on Coniston Water currently remains closed.
Coniston Launch
Enjoy a lake cruise on one of the Keswick Launches and experience the beauty of Derwentwater with breathtaking views of the surrounding fells. Enjoy special views of Skiddaw, England’s fourth highest mountain, Catbells, and the €˜Jaws of Borrowdale’.
Enhanced cleaning regime Regular scheduled service round lake cruises €“ no stop-offs at the moment Allocated seats Reduced capacity = more room to enjoy the views Online bookings preferred but card payments are taken on board
Prices from £11 adult – £5.70 kids
View Keswick Launch cruises here | Self-drive motor cruisers & rowboats here
