Windermere Lake Cruises

Windermere Lake Cruises runs scenic passenger cruises and self-drive boat hire on Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Cruises depart from piers at Ambleside (Waterhead), Bowness, Brockhole and Lakeside, and combined tickets add attractions such as the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Jetty Museum. Self-drive options include electric motor boats and rowing boats. The website lists a fleet of 4 steamers, 6 modern launches, 4 traditional launches and 40 self-drive boats.

Customers are visitors buying cruise tickets, boat hire and gift vouchers, and local residents, who can apply for a free Local Residents Discount Card. Hotels, attractions and other venues can sell personalised cruise tickets to their guests through an online Reseller Portal that any business can apply to join.

The company is registered as Windermere Lake Cruises Limited, founded in 1968, with its headquarters in Bowness-on-Windermere. The website states that its operation began in 1845 with the steamship Lady of the Lake. The company has announced preparations for trade missions to Australia and New Zealand to attract international visitors to Cumbria.

Product: Scenic lake cruises on Lake Windermere, combined cruise and attraction tickets, and electric motor boat and rowing boat hire