Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside｜United Kingdom

Step aboard and enjoy a cruise on England’s largest natural lake, Windermere.

Relax and enjoy the stunning Windermere scenery from on board the red cruise and find out more about the beautiful landscape, the lake’s fascinating history and its nature and wildlife.

Combine a cruise on traditional steamer ships and modern launches with walks, visitor attractions and picturesque Lakeland villages between Ambleside and Bowness.

All boats are well-equipped for any weather with heated inner cabins, outdoor seating on a viewing deck, toilets and bar/café serving hot and cold drinks and refreshments.

This popular all-year round cruise (sailing 364 days) connects Bowness, Brockhole, Lake District Visitor Centre and Ambleside. This cruise is often considered the most scenic and offers stunning views across the Lakeland fells. This ticket allows you to break up the journey and disembark at each stop, explore the local area and then return on a later sailing.

Cruises depart frequently from Bowness, Brockhole or Ambleside.