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Windermere Lake Cruises maintains top ten popularity ranking

Published: 15th August 2019

We're thrilled to be in the top ten pad for attractions

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Steamer Swan on Lake Windermere with the Visit England logo

Windermere Lake Cruises’ new 300-seat boat assembly begins at Lakeside

Published: 26th July 2019

Work has begun on assembling our brand-new 300-seat boat, MV Swift.

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A section of the new ship being transported to Lakeside Pier

Iconic ‘Queen of the Lake’ vessel turns 70 years old

Published: 22nd July 2019

One of our iconic vessels is celebrating a very special milestone this summer!

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Dave Windsor and Skipper, Colin Greatorex, with Queen of the Lake's 70th birthday cake

Windermere Lake Cruises ‘Bike Boat’ to return daily for the summer holidays

Published: 16th July 2019

Back by popular demand for the summer holidays - The Windermere Lake Cruises' Bike Boat service.

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Windermere Lake Cruises' Bike Boat

Windermere Lake Cruises’ Cath passes test to become attraction’s newest skipper

Published: 13th June 2019

Say hello to Cath Wilson, Windermere Lake Cruises' newest skipper, who has passed her test under the watchful eye of MCA examiners.

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Cath Wilson

Summer Evening Buffet Cruises return for the summer season

Published: 24th May 2019

The sound of cool jazz will make a triumphant return to the warm South Lakeland evenings next week, during the first Summer Evening Buffet Cruise of the year by Windermere Lake Cruises.

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Summer Evening Buffet Cruise

English Lake District China Forum wins award following China visitor number success

Published: 20th May 2019

The English Lake District China Forum has won an international award for the quality of service its member businesses provide to visitors from China and their tour operators.

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Jennifer Cormack accepts the award

Windermere Lake Cruises sign contract for new 300-seat boat

Published: 8th May 2019

Windermere Lake Cruises has signed a contract to make a multi-million pound investment in a brand-new 300-seat boat to add to its famous existing fleet.

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MV Swift

School visits and group travel made hassle-free with Windermere Lake Cruises & the Lakeland Motor Museum

Published: 29th April 2019

Windermere Lake Cruises is making group travel and school trips more hassle-free than ever before.

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Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside

‘Silver Sailors’ offered 75% off with Windermere Lake Cruises

Published: 23rd April 2019

How does 24 hours of unlimited cruising on Windermere sound, along with a visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum and a trip on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - all for less than £13?

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A couple at Bowness Pier