Coniston Water Cruises
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Red Route - 45 mins
Northern ServiceExperience Coniston Water and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area with our regular 45 minute hop on and off cruise. See Bluebird's base, pass Holly Howe and find out the names of the fells.(Runs in summer and winter).
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Yellow Route - 60 mins
Wild Cat Island CruiseExperience almost the entire lake in just 60 minutes! Discover the enchanting 'Wild Cat Island', famously featured in the 1970s film 'Swallows and Amazons', see the secret harbour along the way. Hop on and off at Torver, Sunny Bank or Brantwood if you like. (Runs daily in summer).
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Green Route - 90 mins
Southern Lake CruiseExperience the natural beauty and serene southern stretch of Coniston Water. Uncover the renowned 'Wild Cat Island', immortalised in the 1970s film, 'Swallows and Amazons'. (Runs Mon to Thu in summer).
Plan your cruise
Regular Cruises
Coniston Launch Service
We run regular services covering two different circular routes on Coniston Water. Enjoy a full cruise or hop-on hop-off at any of the jetties.
Visit Brantwood
Visit Brantwood, John Ruskin’s Historic Home
Sail to Brantwood and visit the historic home of John Ruskin, poet, artist and social reformer. Explore the house, garden, craft gallery and café overlooking the lake. We sell discounted tickets for entry to Brantwood on board the boat.
Themed Cruises
Swallows and Amazons Cruise
Step into the world of Swallows and Amazons and enjoy our 90 minute cruise as we discover the places used in the 1974 and 2016 films. Mondays and Wednesdays throughout Spring and Summer.
Themed Cruises
Campbells on Coniston Cruise
A 90 minute cruise and talk following the route of Sir Malcom and Donald Campbell’s speed record attempts on Coniston Water. Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout Spring and Summer.
Groups & Charters
Celebrate in style on Coniston Water
Book a private lake cruise to create a memorable occasion for your guests. From corporate events and conferences to birthday parties and weddings.
