Welcome to Windermere

🚢 Explore Lake Windermere by boat – scenic cruises every day and open all year.

Self-drive motor boat hire

Discover the beauty of Lake Windermere at your own pace in an easy-to-drive electric boat. Available from Bowness Beach, Bowness Dock and Waterhead (near Ambleside).

Walkers Ticket

A circular route of the northern half of Windermere combining 3 boat journeys and a beautiful walk along the quiet western shore.

Freedom of the Lake® ticket

See all of Lake Windermere on one easy ticket. Freedom of the Lake is valid for 24 hours on all our routes.

Great for groups

Explore our range of group packages and rates for 20 passengers or more

Wedding Charters

Hire a private boat for your wedding or special event

Explore Windermere, England's largest lake by boat

Spectacular lake district views from on board our regular cruises from ambleside, brockhole, bowness & lakeside..

Welcome to Windermere Lake Cruises - the most popular attraction in Cumbria. Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. We offer cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours - or you can even spend all day on and around the lake with our fantastic Freedom of the Lake ticket.

No matter where you start your journey, be it Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside the spectacular voyage gives the traveller magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.

Add to this the opportunity to break your journey with some fantastic local attractions and you have the makings of a perfect day out.

Choose a Cruise

You can view timetables and book your tickets online.

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