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
Yellow Cruise
A stunning cruise along the southern half of Lake Windermere
Bowness ↔ Lakeside | See route map below
🕘 90 minutes return / 40 minutes one way
- Enjoy a beautiful round trip from Bowness. Stay on board for a 90-minute return cruise or get off at Lakeside and catch a later boat back.
- Alternatively start at Lakeside Pier, get off at Bowness and return on a later boat.
- Each cruise includes a fascinating commentary on the history, attractions and points of interest surrounding Windermere.
More Information
The scenic cruise connects Lakeside Pier (the southernmost tip of Lake Windermere) with the bustling town of Bowness-on-Windermere half way up the lake. From the boat, you can see Lake District fells, historic houses and beautiful ancient woodlands.
Get off the boat at Lakeside for connections to the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway, woodland walks and Lakes Aquarium.
Combined tickets are available.
Get off the boat at Bowness and you're right in the heart of this bustling Lakeland village, complete with many shops, cafes, bars and hotels.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £19.40 | £11.70 | £56.00 |
Additional Information
- The Yellow Cruise does not operate Monday-Friday between 10 -31 January.
- 🎫 Buy tickets online or at pier ticket offices on the day
- ➡ Single fares can be purchased from our ticket offices
- 📆 Plan your day around this cruise - see a sample Itinerary
- 🐕 Well-behaved dogs travel free
- 🗺️ Download our Lake Spotter's Sheet, a helpful guide to bring with you when you travel with us. This summary sheet points out the main things to see around the lake including the fascinating history of Windermere.
