City Cruises

City cruises in York offer a charming and unique way to experience the historic city from the perspective of its main waterway, the River Ouse. These guided boat trips typically provide a relaxing journey with live commentary, highlighting key landmarks and sharing fascinating stories about York's rich history.

Here's what you can generally expect from city cruises in York:

Scenic Views: You'll glide past iconic sights such as York Minster (visible from certain angles), the historic Clifford's Tower, the city walls, and various bridges, offering a different vantage point than walking tours.
Live Commentary: Knowledgeable guides (often live, sometimes pre-recorded) provide entertaining and informative commentary, detailing the history of the city, its bridges, and the significance of the river itself.
Variety of Durations: Cruises can range from shorter 45-minute to 1-hour sightseeing tours to longer evening cruises or special event cruises.
Comfortable Boats: The boats are typically designed for sightseeing, often featuring large windows, outdoor viewing decks, and sometimes even a licensed bar and toilet facilities.

Join us on-board our daytime sightseeing cruise and discover fascinating facts from your seat on the top deck or wrapped up warm in our enclosed saloon. We happily welcome well-behaved dogs on board our Daytime Sightseeing Cruises, River Bus Service, and Self Drive Boats, at no additional cost, as long as they are kept on a leash. Please note that only Guide/Hearing Dogs are permitted on our Dining Cruises and Santa Experience.