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Have the perfect day out with a Windermere Lake Cruise

No matter where you start your journey, be it Ambleside, Bowness, Brockhole or Lakeside Pier, you’ll be treated to stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.

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Make it a full day out by adding a trip to a local attraction

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.

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Cruises

Pick one of our popular cruises from below. All of our cruises offer amazing views, both indoor and outdoor seating and refreshments on board.

Yellow Cruise

This cruise sails from Bowness to Lakeside or vice versa. The round trip takes 90 minutes.

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Red Cruise

Sail from Bowness to Ambleside or vice versa, and enjoy this 70-75 minutes round trip cruise.

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Islands Cruise

Enjoy a 45 minute circular cruise from Bowness, taking in the islands of Windermere.

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Freedom Of The Lake ®

Sail around the lake on any of our cruises. Valid For 24hrs from first use.

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48 Hour Freedom of the Lake

Explore Windermere to its full with 48 hours of boat travel on any of our cruises. (Winter months only)

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Bus & Boat Ticket (Central Lakes Zone)

A great value ticket offering unlimited bus travel and a single boat journey on Windermere.

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Bus & Boat Ticket (Explorer Zone)

Unlimited bus travel in South Lakes and North Lancashire and a boat journey across Windermere

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Combine a cruise with a trip to a local attraction

Make a day of your visit with a combined cruise and local attraction visit. Our combined tickets offer great value for money and are perfect for a family day out.

Lakeland Motor Museum Only

This ticket is for entrance into the Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow only.

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Yellow Cruise & Motor Museum

Join the boat at Bowness and sail south to Lakeside. On arrival at Lakeside your bus will be waiting to transfer you to the Lakeland Motor Museum (peak times only)

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Freedom Of The Lake & Motor Museum

Join the boat at Ambleside or Bowness and sail south to Lakeside. On arrival at Lakeside your bus will be waiting to transfer you to the Lakeland Motor Museum.

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Yellow Cruise & Lakes Aquarium

A round trip from Bowness can be taken as a 90 minute cruise stopping at Lakeside. This includes entrance to the spectacular Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside.

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Freedom Of The Lake & Lakes Aquarium

Our best value cruise ticket is valid on all scheduled sailings (includes blue, red, yellow and green cruises) for a period of 24 hours. Includes entrance to the spectacular Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside.

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Combine a cruise with a trip to two local attractions

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Enjoy the finest views from England’s longest lake and combine your cruise with some great local attractions

Cruises & Fares

Have the perfect day out with a Windermere Lake Cruise

Make it a full day out by adding a trip to a local attraction

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Cruises

Yellow Cruise

Red Cruise

Islands Cruise

Freedom Of The Lake ®

48 Hour Freedom of the Lake

Bus & Boat Ticket (Central Lakes Zone)

Bus & Boat Ticket (Explorer Zone)

Combine a cruise with a trip to a local attraction

Lakeland Motor Museum Only

Yellow Cruise & Motor Museum

Freedom Of The Lake & Motor Museum

Yellow Cruise & Lakes Aquarium

Freedom Of The Lake & Lakes Aquarium

Combine a cruise with a trip to two local attractions