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Evening Cruise

Catch the sunset over Windermere

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The Evening Cruise has now ended for 2022.

The information below is for reference only. The Evening Cruise will return late May 2023.

A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes place during the summer months and starting times vary depending on the time of year to coincide with the sun setting.

  • 75 minutes in length
  • The cruise is timed perfectly to catch the sun setting behind the Lakeland fells from the northern basin (near Ambleside)
  • There is a small cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, alcoholic drinks and snacks on board

A sunset from on board Miss Lakeland

Timetable

This cruise departs at different times during the summer (27 May - 4 Sept 2022) to catch the sunset from 20:15 (peak summer) to 19:00 (late summer). Check the start time on a particular date by entering it in the "Book Your Cruise" box below.


This cruise departs Bowness Pier 2 at:

  • Fri 26 Aug - Sun 4 Sept - Every day at 19:00

A sunset behind the Langdale Pikes as seen from the Evening Cruise. Don't forget to bring your camera with you when you join us on board.

Booking

This cruise has restricted numbers and you need to book your seat online. If any space is available on the day, then you can book at the ticket office up to 30 minutes before departure.

Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Saturday 2nd April 2022 until Sunday 30th October 2022)

AdultsChildren
£14.30£8.60

Additional Information

  • 🎫 Buy tickets online or at pier (tickets available at the tickets offices 30 mins before departure)
  • 🐕 Well-behaved dogs travel free
  • 😷 No face covering required, but wear one if you feel more comfortable - more info
A beautiful sunset over Windermere.

A beautiful sunset over Windermere.

Our evening cruise often takes in the beautiful sunsets of the northern tip of Windermere

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Service Status

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Service Status

🔴 RED CRUISE Bowness → Brockhole → Ambleside Waterhead → Bowness
✔️ Services OK
🟡 YELLOW CRUISE
Bowness ↔ Lakeside

✔️ Services OK

🔵 ISLANDS CRUISE

Bowness → Windermere Jetty (Museum) → Bowness

✔️ Services OK
🚤 MOTOR BOAT HIRE from Bowness
Bowness Beach / Bowness Dock ↻

✔️ Services OK

🚤 MOTOR BOAT HIRE from WaterheadWaterhead (near Ambleside) ↻

✔️ Services OK

🟤 YELLOW CRUISE & STEAM TRAINHaverthwaite ↔ Lakeside ↔ Bowness✔️ Open for Half-Term
🟢 GREEN CRUISEAmbleside → Wray Castle → Brockhole → Ambleside
❌ Opens on 1 April
🚶 WALKERS TICKETBowness → Brockhole → Wray Castle → Walk ↻
❌ Opens on 1 April
🚣 ROW BOAT HIRE from BownessBowness Beach / Bowness Dock ↻❌ Opens on 1 April
🚣 ROW BOAT HIRE from WaterheadWaterhead (near Ambleside) ↻❌ Opens on 1 April

CROSS LAKES SHUTTLE

Bowness ↔ Ferry House❌ Closed for winter
FELL FOOT FERRYLakeside ↔ Fell Foot
❌ Closed for winter

🕑: We are now running to our winter timetable. More routes and services available after Easter 2023 📄: Download timetable in PDF (1.5Mb)

Map of Route

Load Map

Access and Facilities

Disabled Access

This cruise is operated by one of our modern launch vessels and will have limited access for wheelchair users.Wheelchair users are strongly advised to call us to confirm which vessel is operating on which service as not all of our vessels are suitable for wheelchair users, particularly in poor weather conditions. On board toilet facilities on all vessels can only be reached by means of the stairs, however there are adapted toilets at Lakeside, Bowness and Ambleside Piers.

Our most wheelchair-friendly vessels are ‘steamers’ (marked in black on the timetable) that can be accessed by a ramp from the pier and the main cabin which is under cover and is on the same level. These operate on our most popular routes - red cruise and yellow cruise.

Concessions for Disabled Customers

If a disabled adult in your group needs a carer, then the carer travels free. For more information about this scheme and to see all the terms and conditions, please read our company policy for disabled passengers.

On-Board Facilities

Toilets are available on all our ‘steamers’ and launches (check for disabled access) but not our traditional launches. Many of our vessels have licensed bars and/or tea bars. So whilst enjoying the marvellous panoramic views, why not treat yourself to a tipple of your choice.

Conditions of Carriage

Our services are provided in accordance with our Conditions of Carriage which can be found on our homepage under ‘About Us’.

No Smoking Policy

For the safety and comfort of all passengers and crew, Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd operates a no smoking policy on-board its vessels, piers and shore premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.