Freedom Of The Lake ®
Unlimited boat travel for 24 hours on all routes | ⚓ See the full lake on this ticket: Lakeside ↔ Bowness ↔ Ambleside in 🕘 over 3 hours
Green Cruise
Enjoy a cruise on a traditional wooden launch. Hop off at any stop to visit some great family attractions.
Ambleside (Waterhead) → Wray Estate → Brockhole → Ambleside (Waterhead) | See route map below
- Board one of our traditional launches from Ambleside (Waterhead) for a beautiful cruise around the northern end of Windermere (50 minutes circular cruise).
- Alternatively, hop off at any stop and get a later boat back to enjoy a full day out with fun family activities at Brockhole (Lake District Visitors Centre) and at Wray Estate.
- You can also start your journey at Brockhole (ticket office) or Wray (online bookings only).
The Green Cruise is a perfect choice for families, with some great family attractions just minutes from our piers:
Brockhole (Lake District Visitor Centre)
Our pier is situated within the grounds of this scenic lakeside park and all our passengers get free entry. The visitor centre, indoor attractions and cafe are a few minutes walk through the grounds.
Brockhole is open all year and has great outdoor activities such as lake-shore walks, adventure playgrounds, axe throwing, mini golf and archery as well as the exciting Zip World - zip wires, nets and treks suspended high in the trees. With a huge range of special events throughout the year, it's a place to explore as part of your Green Cruise.
- ℹ️ Brockhole website (external link)
- 📍 PIER - What 3 Words - ///diplomas.belt.cope📍 Google Maps - 93X3+PX Windermere
Wray Estate
Situated on the quiet western shore of Windermere, this Victorian neo-gothic castle and scenic grounds are managed by The National Trust. Not your typical castle, the building has a fascinating history plus there's a plant-based cafe & coffee shop on site.
- The castle is currently closed for renovation, but there's loads to see on the estate.
- The grounds are open all day and are perfect for exploring with waymarked trails and 45-minute tours happening each day.
- Cafe open every day, 9:30 - 16:30
Boat visitors can explore the castle and lake-shore grounds for free, follow guided trails and discover hidden shingle beaches, lawns and some of the finest views over Windermere.
- ℹ️ Wray Castle website (external link)
- 📍 PIER - What 3 Words - ///spilling.noun.drill📍 Google Maps - C23P+9Q, Ambleside
Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Saturday 5th April 2025 until Sunday 2nd November 2025)
- Prices below are return fares
- Book your tickets by selecting a date in the 'Book Your Cruise' box below.
| Adults | Children | Families |
|---|---|---|
| £14.20 | £7.10 | £38.50 |
Additional Information
- 🎫 Buy return tickets online or at pier ticket offices on the day
- Travelling from Wray? Buy ⮞ single tickets to Brockhole, or ⮞ single tickets to Ambleside here
- ➡ Other single fares can be purchased from our ticket offices
- 🐕 Well-behaved dogs travel free
- 📆 Plan your day around this cruise - see a sample Itinerary
- 🚲 Sorry, bikes can't go on this service, only on our 'steamer' services
