Windermere Lake Cruises
Windermere Lake Cruises
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Windermere Lake Cruises is a leading tourist attraction in the heart of the Lake District on England's largest lake. Steamers and Launches sail daily throughout the year with Summer season connections for The Lakeland Motor Museum, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway,Lake Aquarium, the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, Fell Foot Country park, Wray Castle and Ferry House (with connecting sevices for Hilltop and Hawkshead). Combined tickets are available. Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings and group travel. The perfect all-weather attraction.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, England

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Paradise28249135266
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Great experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful, I would fully recommend at least an hour out on the lake....
Written 17 March 2024
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By The Sea
North Yorkshire, UK491 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
A great way to really appreciate the lakes. Appropriate commentary and friendly staff.

We took the red cruise, stopping off in Ambleside for lunch and a wander, about a half hour stroll from the pier.
Written 13 March 2024
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Bethanyc4305
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK356 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Fab activity to do whilst in the lakes. Me and my boyfriend hire a boat for around 1 hour. That's all you need to be honest it gets abit boring after 30 minutes when the novelty/excitement wears off but was a good experience and time filler. Staff efficient and friendly. Water little choppy so imagine it be a better experience when weather abit nicer but I'd deffo recommend.
Written 10 March 2024
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Rowena S
Birmingham, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Staff really helpful , you wont be disappointed, It's a must . I loved the commentators sense of humour .Price is reasonable too
Written 4 March 2024
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Steve M
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Bowness on Windermere is a lovely town with a wide choice of amenities. The people are friendly and helpful. We booked a cruise on the lake and whilst waiting to board we bought some snacks from the cafe on the quayside. The 45 minute trip was an absolute pleasure and the tour guide gave us interesting facts about the islands, lake and buildings. I recommend a visit
Written 26 February 2024
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Andy
Driffield, UK111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
A must thing to do when in the area. Been to the area before and never considered it but would do it again next time we come back
Written 25 February 2024
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Alison L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We hired a boat yesterday while visiting the Lake District for my husbands 50th birthday. We went as a family of 3 and had a great time sailing the boat from Waterhead. Thanks to Ahmad for the easy booking and organisation. We would highly recommend this fun activity.
Written 24 February 2024
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jaydee1955
Wakefield, UK41 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We did the Red Cruise Ambleside trip. Views were excellent. Overall the staff were friendly with the odd grumpy one. It is not cheap and a warm welcome should not be too much of an effort ( Ambleside end ). The eight year old with us thought the trip was brilliant.
Written 21 February 2024
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Rebecca B
London, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
A really fantastic family outing. Despite terrible weather we loved it! The boats are great, the staff who give the briefing are lovely, and the kids really enjoyed the opportunity to drive a motor boat on this stunning stretch of water. A really unique experience, highly recommended.
Written 18 February 2024
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ChrissieWilliams81
Wyong Creek, Australia524 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We did this cruise as an optional extra during our Expat Explore tour.

It was freezing, but so beautiful.

The commentary was spot on and the views spectacular. There is a cafe on the top deck and a bar below deck too.
Written 18 February 2024
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