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Yellow Cruise, Motor Museum & Aquarium

A great day out for the whole family at the southern tip of Windermere

This discounted ticket combines a beautiful half lake cruise on Windermere with a visit to two top attractions just minutes from Lakeside Pier. It's a great day out for the whole family and combines stunning views from the water, and a fascinating insight into the heritage and wildlife of the local area. You should allow yourself at least 5 hours to make the most of this combined ticket. Your ticket includes:

  • A return Yellow Cruise from Bowness to Lakeside along the southern half of England's largest lake offering stunning views of woodlands, historic houses and beautiful gardens. A commentary is provided in either direction and the journey can be broken with a visit to Bowness village - home of numerous shops, pubs and restaurants. (Cruise takes 40 minutes one-way, a circular non-stop takes 90 minutes)
  • A visit to the fascinating Lakes Aquarium to discover incredible creatures from otters and diving ducks to pirahna and pike. There's events on every day including 'meet the creature' sessions. Find out more on their website.
  • Free shuttle bus linking the Lakeland Motor Museum with Lakeside Pier (10 minute journey)
  • A visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum - home to a collection of over 30,000 cars, motorcycles, scooters, cycles and auto memorabilia. Highlights include a Campbell Bluebird exhibition, Vincent motorcycle display and an Isle of Man TT display. There's something for the whole family with a riverside cafe, local heritage and period shopping displays. Find out more on their website.

Museum shuttle bus - plan your trip

Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Saturday 6th April 2019 until Thursday 31st October 2019)

  • Prices below are return fares
  • Book a ticket in advance by selecting a date in the 'Book Your Cruise' box below.
  • Tickets for today must be purchased at one of our booking offices
Adults Children Families
£22.65£14.55£66.50

Additional Information

  • Price includes shuttle bus journey.
  • The Lakes Aquarium is a 2 minute walk from Lakeside Pier.
  • The Lakes Aquarium charges entry for 3 and 4 year olds.
  • Yellow cruise does not operate Monday to Friday in January, service only runs at weekends.
A great day out with a scenic cruise and fascinating exhibits from the natural and industrial world.

A great day out with a scenic cruise and fascinating exhibits from the natural and industrial world.

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Book Your Cruise

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  • Save online by booking in advance.
  • Child prices are valid for children aged 5 - 15 years. Children under 5 travel free.
  • Family tickets are valid for 2 adults and 3 children.

Timetable

This ticket can be used to start from either Bowness or Lakeside and is valid on all scheduled Yellow Cruise departure times and not time specific.

Image(s) shown above may not represent the vessel which operates this service.

Todays sailings from Bowness

Depart BownessArrive LakesideVessel type
10:3011:10Steamer
11:4012:20Steamer
12:4013:20Steamer
13:5014:30Steamer
14:5515:35Steamer
16:0016:40Steamer
16:5517:35Steamer
17:4518:25Steamer

Todays sailings from Lakeside

Depart LakesideArrive BownessVessel type
09:2010:00Steamer
10:2011:00Steamer
11:2012:00Steamer
11:5012:30Launch
12:3013:10Steamer
13:3514:15Steamer
14:4015:20Steamer
15:4516:25Steamer
16:5017:30Steamer

Additional Information

Download timetable (PDF) Service Status View map Access and facilities

Download timetable (PDF)

Summer 2019 Full Timetable/Information (6 April - 31 October)

File Size: 1.273 MB

Handy 1 Page Summer 2019 Timetable (6 April - 31 October)

File Size: 514.663 kB

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

File Size: 862.86 kB

Service Status

green

All services on all routes are operating as normal today

Changes to Red Cruise

  • Thursday 6 June: Brockhole is closed and boats on this service will not call in. (i.e. Bowness > Windermere Jetty > Ambleside > Bowness)
  • Friday 7 June: Red Cruise running as normal but likely to be very busy with swimmers and spectators.
  • Saturday 8 June: Red Cruise running as normal but likely to be very busy with swimmers and spectators.
  • Sunday 9 June: Red Cruise running as normal but likely to be very busy with swimmers and spectators.
  • Monday 10 June: Brockhole is closed and boats on this service will not call in. (i.e. Bowness > Windermere Jetty > Ambleside > Bowness)

Changes to Green Cruise

  • Thursday 6 June: Brockhole is closed and boats on this service will not call in. (i.e. Ambleside > Wray Castle > Ambleside only)
  • Friday 7 June: Green Cruise running as normal but likely to be very busy with swimmers and spectators.
  • Saturday 8 June: Green Cruise running as normal but likely to be very busy with swimmers and spectators.
  • Sunday 9 June: Green Cruise running as normal but likely to be very busy with swimmers and spectators.
  • Monday 10 June: Brockhole is closed and boats on this service will not call in. (i.e. Ambleside > Wray Castle > Ambleside only)

🏊 More information for swimmers/spectators

🚢 More information for people wanting to avoid the crowds

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Access and facilities

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 other vessels have limited access for wheelchairs but sometimes can be accommodated on board. 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 (check for disabled access) but not our traditional launches. Many of our vessels have licensed bars and/or tea bars. So whilst enjoying the marvellous panoramic views, why not treat yourself to a tipple of your choice.

Conditions of Carriage

Our services are provided in accordance with our Conditions of Carriage.

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

Bikes are welcome on board our larger vessels if space is available. Each bike will cost £1 per journey pier to pier payable on the day of travel.

Upgrade your cruise

Did you know that you can make more of your cruise by upgrading it? Why not combine your cruise with a local attraction, or enjoy a full day on Windermere with a Freedom of the Lake ticket, allowing you unlimited travel for 24 hours.

Freedom of the Lake, Motor Museum & Aquarium

Combine a day's worth of boat travel with a trip to the Lakeland Motor Museum and Lakeside Aquarium.

Upgrade
Freedom of the Lake, Motor Museum & Aquarium