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A great value ticket for 2 days on Lake Windermere
Prices are return fares
Valid from: Monday 3rd November 2025
Valid until: Friday 27th March 2026
Our best value ticket is only available during the winter season and gives you 48 hour's worth of travel on our red cruise, yellow cruise and the islands cruise.
It's ideal for anyone wanting to explore Windermere at their own pace or who's visiting the Lake District on a weekend or short break. This ticket is valid for 48 hours from the first time that you use it and can be used on any 2 days of the week.
Your ticket is valid on all of the following cruises:
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The view of Windermere from Lakeside
Traditional launch on Windermere
Modern launch on Windermere
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Great way to visit all parts of the lakes, members of staff on the boats and on land were very friendly and approachable, the guide talk on the boats were very informative.We brought the freedom ticket and it was great to use to get around. ~ Lisa. TripAdvisor.
Hi visited Windermere bowness went on the self drive boats really really enjoyed it then we went on a few boats with a freedom of the lake ticket really enjoyed really friendly staff lovely day out I will definitely be back good day out for families and couples would recommend. ~ Jason. Facebook.
As a disabled individual, I think this is the best thing to do in the Lake District. I purchased a Freedom of the Lake ticket which allows me to see the entire lake all in 1 day from the comfort of the vessel, and explore it's shore too. I had a wonderful day out. The commentary aboard the boats is interesting. The crew and staff were all very friendly and helpful. ~ Gareth. TripAdvisor.
Happened to find lakeside by mistake and parked up and spoke to the kiosk here who suggested I do the freedom return. Wow what a lovely day I’ve had. The boats were clean, prompt and comfortable and the staff were so friendly and helpful. ~Nikki. Google Reviews.
Great way to visit all parts of the lakes, members of staff on the boats and on land were very friendly and approachable, the guide talk on the boats were very informative.We brought the freedom ticket and it was great to use to get around. ~ Lisa. TripAdvisor.
Hi visited Windermere bowness went on the self drive boats really really enjoyed it then we went on a few boats with a freedom of the lake ticket really enjoyed really friendly staff lovely day out I will definitely be back good day out for families and couples would recommend. ~ Jason. Facebook.
As a disabled individual, I think this is the best thing to do in the Lake District. I purchased a Freedom of the Lake ticket which allows me to see the entire lake all in 1 day from the comfort of the vessel, and explore it's shore too. I had a wonderful day out. The commentary aboard the boats is interesting. The crew and staff were all very friendly and helpful. ~ Gareth. TripAdvisor.
Happened to find lakeside by mistake and parked up and spoke to the kiosk here who suggested I do the freedom return. Wow what a lovely day I’ve had. The boats were clean, prompt and comfortable and the staff were so friendly and helpful. ~Nikki. Google Reviews.
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16 January 2026
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23 January 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
30 January 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
6 February 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
13 February 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
20 February 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
27 February 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
6 March 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
13 March 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
20 March 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
27 March 2026
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
Make the most of your time on Windermere by upgrading your cruise. Combine your trip with a visit to a local attraction, or enjoy unlimited travel all day with Freedom of the Lake.
