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Latest News
Parts of Windermere freeze over for first time in more than a decade
Published: 12th February 2021
Cold temperatures are making Windermere a winter wonderland
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Windermere Lake Cruises unearths submarine cruise images from the archives
Published: 12th February 2021
Looking back to an alternative 'cruise'on Windermere
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Windermere Lake Cruises’ oldest surviving vessel given new navigation bridge for 130th birthday year
Published: 20th January 2021
One of ourmost iconic vessels is being given a facelift in the form of a brand new navigation bridge, in time for the summer’s 130th anniversary of the boat’s launch onto the lake.
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Windermere Lake Cruises returns from 2nd December 2020 with seasonal timetable and new Boat Masters
Published: 27th November 2020
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Windermere Lake Cruises makes latest Top Ten 'Paid For' attractions list
Published: 13th November 2020
New figures from VisitEngland reveal Windermere Lake Cruises is again officially one of England’s most popular ‘paid for’ visitor attractions.
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Six boats coming out of the water for planned winter maintenance
Published: 6th November 2020
We're taking six of our boats out of the water for a comprehensive programme of checks and essential maintenance work this month – starting with MV Teal.
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Windermere Lake Cruises boss joins UK Government’s Tourism Industry Council
Published: 4th November 2020
Our Managing Director has joined the UK Government’s Tourism Industry Council, which acts as a point of dialogue between Ministers and the entire tourism sector.
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MV ‘Swift’ welcomes first passengers on maiden voyage
Published: 26th October 2020
Our brand-new 300-seat boat MV ‘Swift’ has officially come into service, making it the biggest boat to be launched onto England’s longest lake in 80 years.
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MV ‘Swift’ officially handed over to Windermere Lake Cruises
Published: 15th October 2020
Just over two years since we announced the signing of a contract for a brand-new 300-seat boat to add to our famous existing fleet, MV ‘Swift’ has been formally handed over to Winander Leisure Limited by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem BV.
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Lake trials and staff training begin onboard MV Swift
Published: 22nd September 2020
Meet the team who will be driving our newsest addition to the fleet
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