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Islands (Blue) Cruise with Allocated Seating

Take in the islands (or holmes) around the central half of Windermere

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Book today for up until Sunday 8 November (inclusive).

COVID-19: We only release dates about 7-10 days in advance.

👪 Maximum 6 in a group booking, as per current UK law.
💨🌧 Sat 31 Oct/Sun 1 Nov: Weather warning & possible disruption

Bowness → Bowness | See route map below

🕘 45 minutes in length / departing every 30 minutes during the day

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  • Join us for a circular cruise from Bowness, with fantastic views of the many islands (holmes), Lakeland mountains, wooded shorelines and bays.
  • Each cruise includes a fascinating commentary on the history, attractions and points of interest around Bowness and the central part of the lake.
  • This is a special cruise during COVID-19 ✔️ online booking only ✔️ Social distancing ✔️ ticketed seating ✔️ enhanced cleaning | Find out more

🚢 On a modern launch such as Miss Cumbria or Westmorland.

A modern launch on the Islands Cruise near Bowness

Ticketed Seating

To keep everyone safe on board and to maintain a good distance between all customers this cruise will have ticketed seating.

  • Choose between indoor or outdoor seating when booking. Your colour-coded seat will be allocated to you and clearly marked on your e-ticket.
  • Coloured seating zones and our friendly staff will guide you to your seats when boarding.
  • Every person on board needs their own ticket.

Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Saturday 4th April 2020 until Sunday 1st November 2020)

AdultsChildren
£9.50£4.75

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A modern launch on the Islands Cruise

A modern launch on the Islands Cruise

Enjoy the many islands, Lake District views and places of interest along the lakeshore.

Photos from the Islands Cruise

Timetable

This ticket can only be used to start from Bowness and is only valid on the timetabled sailing and coloured seat that you have booked.

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  • To ensure compliance with Government legislation, and to ensure a maximum group size of six, a valid ticket must be purchased for every person traveling, including children of any age.
  • Child prices are valid for children aged 15 and under.
  • Infants (Under 3s) who can sit on a parents knee travel free.

Todays sailings from Bowness

Depart BownessArrive BownessVessel type
10:2011:05Launch
10:4011:25Launch
11:1011:55Launch
11:3012:15Launch
11:5012:35Launch
12:2013:05Launch
12:4013:25Launch
13:1013:55Launch
13:3014:15Launch
13:5014:35Launch
14:2015:05Launch
14:4015:25Launch
15:0015:45Launch
15:3016:15Launch
15:5016:35Launch
16:2517:10Launch

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Downloads Service Status Route Map Access & Facilities

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COVID-19 Special Timetable (25 Oct - 1 Nov 2020)

File Size: 2.55 MB

Lake Spotter's Guide - information on the main things to look out for around the lake

File Size: 1.112 MB

Vessel Seating Zones

File Size: 5.269 MB

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TODAY

✔️ Scenic cruises - all operating as normal

Red Cruise (Bowness ↔ Ambleside), Yellow Cruise (Bowness ↔ Lakeside) & Islands Cruise (Bowness ↺)

⚠️ We're doing things differently to keep everyone safe. More information >

✔️ Self-drive boat hire (Socially-distanced, of course)

Book your boat now for 1 or 2 hours from Bowness (Beach), Bowness (Dock) or Ambleside (Waterhead).

⚠️ We're doing things differently to keep everyone safe. More information >

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⚠ SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER / SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER

Strong wind and heavy rain is forecast that may cause problems for our scenic cruises and self-drive boat hire. 🌧 WEATHER LINK
Keep checking back to this Service Status page for more up-to-date information

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  • If we have to cancel your booking you will get a full refund
  • We're sorry for the inconvenience, but your safety is our prime concern

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Access & Facilities

COVID-19 Special arrangements

All passengers are requested to maintain social distancing at all times and keep alert to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Thanks for your understanding and your help in helping us keep everyone on board safe.

Ticketed Seating

You must sit on the seat you have been allocated within the booking process. This strict layout of coloured seating allows us to maintain the safe social distance between all passengers. This cruise will either be on a modern launch.

Disabled Access

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 to the main cabin which is under cover and is on the same level. Our steamers do not run on this cruise - wheelchair users are advised to pick a Red Cruise or Yellow Cruise instead.

Please call us to discuss your access requirements.

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 with enhanced regular cleaning. Socially-distanced cafes will be operating on steamers. Sorry, no cafe facilities onboard during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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.

Dogs

All well behaved dogs are welcome on board and travel for free.

Bikes

Sorry, there is no room for bikes on these special cruises during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Perfect for family groups or social bubbles of 1-6 passengers.

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