Please note that in the event of high river levels, cruises may be cancelled.
Highlights
- Discover fascinating facts about the city's past, from Romans & Vikings to a long history of floods
- See historic York from the water! Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque River Ouse
Included
- 45-minute cruise
- Live commentary
Bishopthorpe Palace Christmas Cruise
- 1-hour cruise
- Live commentary
- Choice of hot drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and a mince pie or apple pie
Description
See York from a new perspecitve while cruising down the River Ouse! Admire the picturesque buildings and landmarks which line the banks of the river while discovering fascinating facts about the city's past, from the arrival of the Romans and the Vikings to York's history of flooding. Jump on board a York City Cruise at either King's Staith or Lendal Bridge Landings and sit back and relax while we sail leisurely up and downstream.
Why not relax onboard a river cruise this winter and escape the hustle and bustle of the busy shopping streets on the Bishopthorpe Palace Christmas Cruise?! Keep your eyes peeled for colourful kingfishers and majestic swans as we sail downstream from King's Staith Landing, meandering past the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Fulford and onto the beautiful 13th century Bishopthorpe Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of York. Get into the festive spirit with City Cruises York; enjoy a mince pie and your favourite Christmas carols while discovering York from the water!
Before you Go
York City Cruise
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Operational season:
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Daily until 25th November 2022
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Departure points and times:
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King's Staith Landing (departs on the hour and half hour)
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Lendal Bridge Landing (departs at ten past and forty past)
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All times are subject to change.
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The time you select when you book will be the time of your boat.
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Additional sailings will operate at frequent intervals between these times and often departing later during busy periods
Bishopthorpe Palace Christmas Cruise
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Operational season: TBC
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Duration: 1 hour
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Departure point: King's Staith Landing
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Boarding from 30 minutes before
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final: tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded by City Sightseeing.