Fabulous Cumbrian Food Cruise on selected Wednesday evenings starting at 7pm though July and August. Join us for a two hour evening cruise on England's most beautiful lake, with a complimentary glass of cava, a Cumbrian traditional buffet and onboard entertainment. Come on treat yourself, we promise you a night to remember. Check out our event pages for more details as well other news and reserve your place now.

Timetable & Fares

View our 2009 brochure online, includes fares and timetable. Dogs and Bicycles are permitted, subject to small charge.

Timetable 2009 – Open all year*

GR - Glenridding, HT - Howtown, PB - Pooley Bridge, (A) - Arrival, (D) - Departure

Up to 27 Mar 2009 and
28 Sep - 23 Oct
2 Nov 2009 - 31 Jan 2010
GR HT PB (A) PB (D) HT GR
9.45 10.20 - - 10.20 11.00
11.10 11.45 12.10 12.10 12.35 1.15
1.45 2.20 2.45 2.45 3.10 3.50
Extra Sailing 14 Feb-27 Mar 2009 3.55 4.30 - - 4.30 5.10
Extra Sailing 28 Sep-23 Oct 2009 3.55 4.30 4.55 4.55 5.20 5.55
 
23 May - 6 Sep 2009 GR HT PB (A) PB (D) HT GR
- - - 9.45 10.15 10.50
9.45 10.25 10.50 11.00 11.30 12.05
10.30 11.10 11.35 11.45 12.15 12.50
11.15 11.55 12.20 12.30 1.00 1.35
12.15 12.55 1.20 1.55 2.25 3.00
1.00 1.40 2.10 2.40 3.10 3.50
2.05 2.45 3.10 3.20 3.50 4.25
3.15 3.55 4.20 4.30 5.00 5.35
4.00 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.05
4.45 5.25 5.50 - - -
 
28 Mar - 22 May and
7 Sep - 27 Sep 2009
GR HT PB (A) PB (D) HT GR
9.45 10.25 10.50 11.00 11.30 12.05
10.30 11.10 11.35 11.45 12.15 12.50
12.15 12.55 1.20 1.50 2.20 2.55
1.20 2.00 2.25 2.35 3.05 3.40
3.05 3.45 4.20 4.30 5.00 5.35
3.50 4.30 4.55 5.00 5.30 6.05
 

Due to the historical nature of the vessels wheelchair access is not always possible. We advise passengers to call us prior to arrival to check details. Prices and times are subject to change without notice. Services run weather and operations permitting.
* Closed on the 24th and 25th December.

Fares & services

Please ask about our special rates for advanced group bookings and educational discounts. We also offer private charter packages for weddings, birthdays, corporate hospitality or team building. Ask us for a Charter Pack.

People on Steamer
Glenridding/Pooley Bridge to Howtown
  Adult Child Family
Single £5.50 £2.75 -
Return £8.80 £4.40 £24.00
 
Glenridding and Pooley Bridge Freedom of the Lake Pass
  Adult Child Family
Single £7.50 £3.75 -
Return £12.00 £6.00 £29.75
 
Walkers’ Value Ticket £10.50
Any three stages (children £5.25)

New for 2009 purchase a full price, return Freedom of the Lake Pass and receive a voucher to travel on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway for half price.

Our Family Ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children (children 5–15 years old inclusive, under 5s free).

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ cruises are designed to maximise your experience. Our Freedom of the Lake Pass allows you to hop on/off all day; alternatively, our shorter options provide the opportunity to travel on two different vessels. Please consult our timetable for your Howtown connection times on our shorter cruises. Small charge for dogs and cycles.

7 Day Lake Pass – Adult £25, Child £12.50, Family £65.
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For our regular visitors contact us for our season ticket information.

Please note Tesco Vouchers are only valid against our full fare adult and child Freedom of the Lake Return & Single Tickets.

For visitors with a wheelchair, please read our Access Statement.

Please contact us for further information on our Private Charter and Group Packages.