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Our most scenic half-lake cruise with mountain views | ⚓ Bowness → (Brockhole) → Ambleside → Bowness 🕘 75 mins
More InfoNo matter where you start your journey, be it Ambleside, Brockhole, Bowness or Lakeside Pier, you’ll be treated to stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.
Many of our cruises visit popular local attractions that are conveniently close to our piers. Choose a combined ticket to save money and enjoy a great day out.
Stunningly scenic trips on Lake Windermere, departing daily from Ambleside, Bowness, Brockhole or Lakeside piers.
✔️ Flexible day tickets - pick any departure you like on the day ✔️ Buy online or at the pier ✔️ Sit where you like on board
Our most scenic half-lake cruise with mountain views | ⚓ Bowness → (Brockhole) → Ambleside → Bowness 🕘 75 mins
More InfoScenic half-lake cruise to the southern tip of Windermere & attractions | ⚓ Bowness ↔ Lakeside 🕑 90 mins
More InfoA great introduction to the lake: islands, mountains & historical sites. Full commentary | ⚓ Bowness → Windermere Jetty (Museum) → Bowness 🕑 45 mins
More InfoUnlimited boat travel for 24 hours on all routes | ⚓ See the full lake on this ticket: Lakeside ↔ Bowness ↔ Ambleside in 🕘 over 3 hours
More InfoUnlimited boat travel for 48 hours on all routes | ⚓ See the full lake on this ticket.
More InfoMake a day of it with a combined boat and local attraction visit. Our combined tickets offer great value for money and are perfect for a family day out.
Combine a scenic half-lake cruise with a trip to the fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum (within 5 days) | ⚓ Bowness ↔ Lakeside + Museum 🕑 4 hours +
More InfoSpend a day cruising & visit Lakeland Motor Museum (within 5 days) | ⚓ Unlimited boats + Museum visit 🕑 24 hours
More InfoCombine a scenic half-lake cruise with a trip to Lakes Aquarium on the same day | ⚓ Bowness ↔ Lakeside + 🐠 Aquarium 🕑 3 hours +
More InfoSpend a day on our cruises & visit Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside Pier | ⚓ Unlimited boats + 🐠 Aquarium visit 🕑 24 hours
More InfoSpend a day cruising & visit Windermere Jetty Museum (1 mins walk from pier) | ⚓ Unlimited boats + Museum visit
More InfoCombine a scenic half-lake cruise with a nostalgic journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway | ⚓ Bowness ↔ Lakeside + Steam Train
More InfoSpend a day on our cruises & enjoy a return trip on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway | ⚓ Unlimited boats + Steam Train
More InfoCombine a circular cruise from Bowness with a trip to Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.
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Boat and bus services
Leave the car behind and explore The Lake District with ease by boat and bus.
Bus & Boat Ticket (Central Lakes Zone)
Unlimited bus travel in the central Lake District area plus a single half-lake cruise. | 🕑 24 hours
More InfoBus & Boat Ticket (Explorer Zone)
Unlimited bus travel in South Lakes/North Lancashire plus a single half-lake cruise. | 🕑 24 hours
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