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Our most scenic half-lake cruise with mountain views | ⚓ Bowness → (W'Mere Jetty Museum) → (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 → (W'Mere Jetty Museum) → (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 ↺ 🕑 45 mins
More InfoUnlimited boat travel for 24 hours on all routes | ⚓ See the full lake on this ticket: Lakeside ↔ Bowness ↔ Ambleside in 🕑 3 hours
More InfoTravel by boat to family attractions or stay on board for circular cruise | ⚓ Ambleside → Wray → Brockhole → Ambleside 🕑 50 mins
More InfoA stunning circuit of Windermere by boat & lakeshore walk | ⚓ Bowness → (W'Mere Jetty) → (Brockhole) → Ambleside → Wray → 🚶↺ 🕑 4 hours +
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 | ⚓ Bowness ↔ Lakeside + Museum 🕑 4 hours +
More InfoEnjoy a full day out on Lake Windermere from Ambleside, Bowness, Brockhole or Lakeside followed with a trip down memory lane.
More InfoA stunning half lake cruise with a trip to Windermere Jetty Museum.
More InfoOur best value cruise ticket is valid on all scheduled sailings (includes blue, red, yellow and green cruises) for a period of 24 hours. Includes a return trip on Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway.
More InfoCombine a scenic half-lake cruise with a nostalgic journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway | ⚓ Bowness ↔ Lakeside + Steam Train 🕑 2 hours +
More InfoEnjoy a full day of activities in and around Windermere. Make sure you leave enough time to fit it all in!
Join the boat at Bowness and sail south to Lakeside Pier, convenient for the steam railway and a visit to the motor museum via free shuttle bus.
More InfoEnjoy a full day on Windermere with a trip to some great attractions at the south of the lake.
More InfoSpecial services for the Great North Swim event.
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)
A great value ticket offering unlimited bus travel and a single boat journey on Windermere.
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Unlimited bus travel in South Lakes and North Lancashire and a boat journey across Windermere
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