{"id":51,"date":"2020-07-22T11:07:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T10:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldlh.cottage-search.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:33:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:33:05","slug":"lake-cruises-and-operating-in-the-new-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakedistrictlodgeholidays.co.uk\/blog\/lake-cruises-and-operating-in-the-new-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Cruises and operating in the &#8216;new normal&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have 4 main Lake Cruise experiences in the Lakes; Windermere Lake Cruises, Ullswater Steamers, Keswick Launch &amp; Coniston Launch.<\/p>\n<p>As we emerge from lockdown, they are working hard to welcome you on board, and here&#8217;s how things are operating right now in order to maintain social distancing and keep you safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Windermere Lake Cruises<\/h2>\n<h3>Round Lake cruises or pier to pier services, between Lakeside, Bowness and Ambleside.<\/h3>\n<p>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 .<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>As seats are still timed and ticketed guests must ensure that they sail on the journey that they have booked.<\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk%2Fcruises-fares&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cj.cormack%40winander-leisure.co.uk%7C014a9ae540934a188f7108d8378ca37f%7C0038a967f84e48dc999c641a6cf0072e%7C0%7C0%7C637320424465661807&amp;sdata=tcUQxc9ssqr29vHckdiB5RdHPYAdvXp3Pgw4Xp8PTYQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk\/cruises-fares<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Social distancing <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> ticketed seating <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> enhanced cleaning <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> online booking only <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> fewer trips so that boats can be cleaned after every trip <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> fewer passengers to observe social distancing = more room to enjoy the views.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please observe social distancing, wear your face mask and be kind to others<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk\/news\/cruises_covid_19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out more about Windermere Lake Cruises new operating systems<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk\/cruises-fares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book Windermere Lake Cruises tickets here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Private self-drive &amp; row-boat hire<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/>Online bookings only to minimize queues at the ticket office <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Sterilised buoyancy aids <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Simply show up with your ticket on your phone or on paper and get on board. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Ideal for families to enjoy the lake in a socially distanced way <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Available from Bowness &amp; Ambleside<\/p>\n<p>(<em>Please note: No discounts are available on these cruises at the moment. Prices start from \u00a312 adult \u00a36 child<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk\/self-drive-row-boats#booknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Combined Boat and Train ticket<\/h3>\n<p>The only combined attraction ticket at this time is the Boat and steam train ticket (Haverthwaite Railway)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk%2Fcruises-fares%2Fallocated-seating-yellow-cruise-and-steam-train&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cj.cormack%40winander-leisure.co.uk%7C014a9ae540934a188f7108d8378ca37f%7C0038a967f84e48dc999c641a6cf0072e%7C0%7C0%7C637320424465671801&amp;sdata=kq3QMI%2FKGJusG4NabijJkrohrb07NaNAQt%2BCnVwYTJc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk\/cruises-fares\/allocated-seating-yellow-cruise-and-steam-train<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Private Hire<\/h3>\n<p>Private vessels are very popular, these are ideal for large families or two families who are able to travel together<\/p>\n<p>Up to 12 people is \u00a3200 per hour<\/p>\n<p>13- 25 people will be \u00a3250 per hour<\/p>\n<p>These must be pre booked by calling the office on 015394 43360<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk%2Fcruises-fares%2Fprivate-circular-cruise-with-social-distancing&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cj.cormack%40winander-leisure.co.uk%7C014a9ae540934a188f7108d8378ca37f%7C0038a967f84e48dc999c641a6cf0072e%7C0%7C0%7C637320424465681795&amp;sdata=B1wuN7rqcUvv%2FgBboRhlZXMSaPmm4TAFrx9dJD43AXY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk\/cruises-fares\/private-circular-cruise-with-social-distancing<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_283\" style=\"width: 765px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-283\" class=\"size-full wp-image-283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakedistrictlodgeholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/07\/Cruising-Windermere-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Cruising Windermere Lake\" width=\"755\" height=\"335\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cruising on Windermere<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ullswater Steamers<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> 7 different cruise options <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Limiting capacity to observe social distancing = more room to enjoy the views <img \/> Onboard catering &amp; saloons remain closed <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Allocated seats <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> You can disembark at Howtown but not board <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Dogs welcome at \u00a31 a ticket no bikes at the moment <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Toilets available with social distancing<\/p>\n<p><em>Please observe social distancing, wear your face mask and be kind to others<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_285\" style=\"width: 705px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-285\" class=\"wp-image-285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakedistrictlodgeholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/07\/Ullswater-Steamers.jpg\" alt=\"Ullswater Steamers\" width=\"695\" height=\"335\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steaming along Ullswater<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Coniston Launch<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Enhanced cleaning regime <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Regular scheduled service round lake cruises \u20ac\u201c no stop-offs at the moment <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Allocated seats <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Reduced capacity = more room to enjoy the views <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Online bookings preferred but card payments are taken on board<\/p>\n<p><em>Please observe social distancing, wear your face mask and be kind to others<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtm360.co.uk\/sales\/coniston-launch-1561715439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book Coniston Launch tickets here<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk\/boathire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Self-Drive motorboats and canoe\/kayak hire at Coniston<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Other: Steam Yacht Gondola (National Trust) on Coniston Water currently remains closed.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_286\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-286\" class=\"wp-image-286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakedistrictlodgeholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/07\/Coniston-Launch-Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"Coniston Launch\" width=\"502\" height=\"335\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coniston Launch<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Keswick Launch<\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;s fourth highest mountain, Catbells, and the \u20ac\u02dcJaws of Borrowdale&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Enhanced cleaning regime <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Regular scheduled service round lake cruises \u20ac\u201c no stop-offs at the moment <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Allocated seats <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Reduced capacity = more room to enjoy the views <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.0\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"tick\" \/> Online bookings preferred but card payments are taken on board<\/p>\n<p>Prices from \u00a311 adult &#8211; \u00a35.70 kids<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have 4 main Lake Cruise experiences in the Lakes; Windermere Lake Cruises, Ullswater Steamers, Keswick Launch &amp; Coniston Launch. 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