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York: River Ouse Early Evening Cruise

4.3  / 5738 reviews
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Water activity
York: River Ouse Early Evening Cruise
4.3  / 5738 reviews

Go on a relaxing cruise down the River Ouse and see York's sights from a different perspective. Hear entertaining commentary about the area from your live guide as you sail up and downstream.

About this activity

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights

  • Admire York’s historic sites from a different perspective
  • Enjoy the informative and entertaining live commentary
  • Sip your favorite drink, available at the fully stocked bar on board

Full description

This 1-hour Early Evening Cruise is an entertaining and informative tour of historic York from the River Ouse. Enjoy the city from a different perspective as a friendly and knowledgeable team guides you leisurely up and downstream. During the cruise, the captain will keep you entertained with live commentary about the sites you pass. Learn about York’s history of flooding and its prosperity as an inland port, as you sail along the river that brought the Romans and the Vikings to this site. You’ll sail on a vessel that features an enclosed and heated saloon, rest rooms and a fully stocked bar serving beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.

Includes

  • River cruise
  • Live commentary
  • Access to on-board facilities (bar, rest room)
  • Subsequent discounts from the full price of selected York attractions with your cruise ticket
  • Food and drinks

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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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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please note that the River Ouse in York can occasionally rise to levels that can have an impact on this cruise's daily operations after periods of heavy rainfall in the catchment area upstream
  • The local partner will always attempt to sail, so long as it is safe to do so. There can come a point where the smallest boat can no longer fit underneath the bridges
  • Depending on the height of the waters, it may not be possible to sail at all. In this instance, you will either be eligible for a full refund or your ticket(s) will happily be accepted on another date

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 738 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Amy – United KingdomSeptember 25, 2024  – Verified booking
Xander was an incredible skipper, we loved his humour - was just our cup of tea! even though it was dark, he did a great job illuminating the landmarks to the best of his ability using the flood lights so we could see. it was absolutely beautiful!
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Janis – United KingdomSeptember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a chilly evening so the hot chocolate with Baileys in kept the cold at bay 😋
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Gwen – United KingdomSeptember 13, 2024  – Verified booking
Well organised and the two young people in charge were excellent, especially the ‘captain’. Her knowledge of York was first class.
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Product ID: 103862

Activity provider:City Cruises York

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