York City Cruise - Best Price Ticket

Winding its way through the picturesque Yorkshire countryside, the River Ouse offers adventure to any who seek it.  

But adventures come in many different forms, and the York City Cruise takes on a slower, more relaxed approach.

Quick York City Cruise info

• Duration is 45-60 mins
• Max group size is 10 people
• English speaking captain and guide
• Please arrive 15-30 mins before departure time
• Open daily between 10.30-15.00

The ways of the water

The one-hour tour takes place on a section of the river that winds its way through York. Surrounded by the charming city, as you float away on the river’s current, time seems to get lost.

From Romans to Vikings, York has seen its fair share of conquerors over the centuries which you’ll get to learn about on the tour.

Its impressive city walls never seem to be far away, and as you pass under bridges and beside tree-lined riverbanks, the city’s charm takes over.

Whether you choose to view it all from the heated saloon or on the open-air upper deck is totally up to you. The saloon offers you warmth and cosiness, while the views from the upper deck are unparallel.

Spend a little of your time in both and you get to experience the best of both worlds.

A little snack along the way

There’s something utterly peaceful about being on the water. The world floats by as the breeze gently whirls around you – filling you with a peace we could all do with from time to time.

Pick up a nice drink and a few snacks from the onboard bar, get comfy in your seat and admire York as it drifts by.

Sound like your kind of adventure?

Wheelchair access is only available at King’s Staith Landing. Please call 01904 628324 before your visit to confirm sailing times of the wheelchair-accessible boats.

Due to circumstances such as rowing regattas, gun salutes at the Museum Gardens, or flooding, the route of the cruise may occasionally change and take in a more scenic route beyond the city limits.