Discover Lake District cruises - We are currently operating lake cruises on the lilac timetable. Red timetable 12th July begins.
Our Lake District cruises are operating on the lilac timetable until 11th July. Red timetable begins 12th July.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on Ullswater, take in the beautiful mountain scenery from cosy saloons onboard our heritage boats or enjoy a spring walk on the lakeshore. Lake cruises connect to walking routes around the Ullswater Way footpath from four piers.
This timetable page will help you plan your Lake District cruise on board Ullswater 'Steamers'. Pick your lake cruise, a sailing time, and let's explore. Every pier connects with the Ullswater Way walking routes around the lake. Take a look at our walking pages here and find your Ullswater lake cruise adventure. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon. Remember to take a look at our gift experiences and private charter options too.
Are you a regular visitor to the Ullswater Valley? Why not make use of the return of our season tickets coming soon in 2025, providing a variety of great value options to help you enjoy the 'Steamers' and local walks on a regular basis.
All cruise tickets can be purchased online or on the day at the pier houses, subject to availability.
Whilst visiting Ullswater ‘Steamers'
- Tickets can be booked online or on the day at one of our piers.
- Every ticket counts and helps to look after our heritage fleet of boats and footpath repairs around the Ullswater Way.
- If buying full lake return tickets, please select Pooley Bridge or Glenridding (from) and to half way point where the option of a single or return ticket will be available. Tickets are open ended with no fixed return time.
- Our four piers link to spectacular walking routes connecting you to each destination point around the Ullswater Way.
- Explore the magic and mystery that surrounds the National Trust Aira Force waterfalls and red squirrel trails.
- Scan the QR codes around the Ullswater Way and explore the virtual art gallery here.
- Facilities on board Ullswater ‘Steamers’ boats include an open deck, sheltered upper deck seating areas, indoor downstairs saloons, licensed bars, and toilets.
- Our pier houses also have excellent facilities, including free Wi-Fi and a 11kW EV charging point at Glenridding pier. Please note facilities may vary on individual boats so please check our facilities page.
- If you require wheelchair access, please call us in advance of your visit. More details can be found on our accessibility page.
- DOGS: £1 each. Dogs must always be kept on a short lead and under close control. Dogs are not permitted on the seats inside the saloons or outside on the upper decks.
- PADDLEBOARD TRANSPORT: £4.00 each. Subject to capacity on board. Cannot be pre-booked.
- BIKE TRANSPORT: £3.00 each. Subject to capacity on board. Cannot be pre-booked. (We have limited space for bikes and paddleboards. This is allocated at the skipper's discretion due to capacity.)
- CAR PARKING: Car parking for Glenridding pier car park is pay & display with a machine near the pier house which accepts coins and contactless cards.
- AIRA FORCE CAR PARKING: The car park at Aira Force gets extremely busy. Please click here for more information.
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Pooley
Bridge Pier CA10 2NN -
Howtown Pier
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Glenridding
Pier CA11 0US -
Aira Force
Waterfall
Ullswater 'Steamers' 2025/26 fares for lake cruises between Glenridding, Howtown and Pooley Bridge piers. Lake cruises from Glenridding to Aira Force waterfalls commence 5th April.
Lake District Cruises Spring, Summer and Autumn - Fares 2025
Yellow and Lilac and Red and Aira Force Timetable Fares
The full Lake District cruise timetable from Spring to Autumn 2025. Enjoy lake cruises onboard heritage boats all year round. Lake cruise connections between Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Aira Force piers.
| Ticket Type | Round the lake cruise from Glenridding or Pooley Bridge pier | Single lake cruise from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge pier or vice versa | Return lake cruise from Glenridding to Howtown or vice versa | Single lake cruise from Glenridding to Howtown or vice versa | Return lake cruise from Pooley Bridge to Howtown or vice versa | Single lake cruise from Pooley Bridge to Howtown or vice versa | Return lake cruise from Glenridding to Aira Force or vice versa | Single lake cruise from Glenridding to Aira Force or vice versa |
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| Adult | £24.50 | £16.00 | £16.50 | £11.50 | £15.50 | £10.50 | £15.00 | £10.00 |
| Child (3-17) | £15.00 | £10.50 | £11.00 | £7.50 | £10.50 | £7.50 | £10.00 | £6.50 |
| Child (under 3) | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Family 2 Adult + 2 Child | £69.75 | N/A | £49.50 | N/A | £45.00 | N/A | £39.50 | N/A |
| Hop on/off Lake Cruise upgrade includes Aira Force Adult | £3.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hop on/off Lake Cruise upgrade includes Aira Force Child (3-17) | £2.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
STEAM TRAIN TICKETS RAVENGLASS AND ESKDALE RAILWAY AND CRUISE
Our joint ticket with our sister attraction Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has been relaunched for 2025. Enjoy savings on days out at two of the Lake District's finest heritage attractions.
PLEASE NOTE you are booking train ticket journeys first. Select date, time, seat for your Railway ticket. On confirmation of booking you will receive a link to book the Steamers cruise part of your ticket.
What the ticket includes :
40 minutes each way through some of England's most beautiful and dramatic countryside in sight of England’s highest mountains onboard Ravenglass and Eskdale railway
Round the lake return ticket from Glenridding pier only.
Important info:
To book the date of your steamers cruise ticket please use follow the link in your confirmation email. Please check your email junk folder in case the confirmation email is diverted to junk.
Use within seven days from date of purchase.
Online offer only.
Valid for 7 days from first entry point.
Not valid with any other offers. Carer tickets are available on standard day tickets at each attraction. See terms and conditions.
Joint entry for both attractions is adult £40 and child £25. under 3s free.
Season Tickets Now Available
Our NEW and added-value season tickets are back for 2025 season! Enjoy sailing on England’s most beautiful lake all year round. £5 from every season ticket sale is donated to Lake District Foundation to help repair and maintain footpaths around the Ullswater Way.
Take a look at our different season ticket options below.
Dog Season Tickets
Enjoy a year of adventure with your furry friend with our NEW Dog Rover Season Ticket! For just £20, enjoy 12 months of pawsome adventures onboard the boats that connect famous walkies. Each lucky pup receives a dog season ticket and a stylish bandana on their first visit. Plus, £2 from every ticket goes to support Eden Animal Rescue and Oaktree Animal Charities. Give your dog the gift of fun and help animals in need with our Dog Rover Season Ticket!
Private Charters
Our boats are available to hire from one hour for private charters. Ullswater 'Steamers' offer a range of private charter and cruise options for weddings, celebrations and corporate events.
Contact our friendly team for a show round.
Events - Gin Cruises, Birkett Trophy Race Cruise, Fish Supper Cruises. Keep an eye out for 2025 dates.
We have a variety of special event cruises throughout the year. Visit our events page or sign up to the newsletter for dates in 2025.
