Indulge in a delightful cruise with a selection of dainty home-made sandwiches, delicious finger desserts and fruit scone with preserve and cream. All served with freshly brewed tea and coffee.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Starting time 2:45 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- See the stunning Bishopthorpe Palace, 13th Century residence of His Grace the Archbishop of York
- Enjoy a delicious, homemade afternoon tea served on board
- Listen to a combination of informative, live commentary and relaxing, background music
Full description
Enjoy this charming cruise aboard the Captain James Cook boat, with delicious food, sailing daily from April to September. Be delighted by this 1.5-hour cruise with a selection of dainty home-made sandwiches, delicious finger desserts and a fruit scone with preserve and cream. All served with freshly brewed tea and coffee. This cruise departs from King’s Staith Landing.
Your cruise will also include an informative commentary from a local, knowledgeable skipper as you sail through the city and then downstream to Bishopthorpe Palace, the stunning riverside residence of His Grace the Archbishop of York. Relaxing background music will play between the live commentary.
The menu includes several rounds of sandwiches including coronation chicken, sliced ham with mustard mayo, egg mayonnaise and cress and cream cheese and cucumber. As well as homemade scones you will also be served a selection of cakes including carrot cakes and lemon drizzle cakes. Unlimited tea and coffee are also available.
Includes
- 1.5-hour cruise
- Afternoon tea
- Refillable tea or coffee
- Alcoholic drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Date
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Meeting point
King's Staith Landing, King's Staith, York, YO1 9SN (across from the Queen's Hotel and outside the King's Arms and Lowther public houses)
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Not allowed
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- Unfortunately, the Afternoon Tea Cruise does not sail on a wheelchair accessible vessel and so there will be some steps before you get to your table
- Please note there are also no baby changing facilities, highchair facilities or push-chair storage on this vessel
- Most dietary requirements are catered for, but need to be requested when booking
