Explore Windermere for 1 or 2 hours in your own easy-to-drive boat. Our boat-hire re-opens on 29 March in Bowness and Ambleside and is great for a local, family day out. The boats can take up to 6 family members and are thoroughly cleaned after every trip. Pre-book online now for 29 March onwards - ow.ly/P6Gv50DY0Bf It's time to rediscover your local area! #boathire #lakewindermere #staylocal | Windermere Lake Cruises

An introduction to the Yellow Cruise from Windermere Lake Cruises. This stunning cruise connects the bustling lakeside village of Bowness with Lakeside Pier, home to many attractions. | Windermere Lake Cruises

Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier is the northernmost pier on Windermere & offers the best views across the Lake District Fells. Get there on the Red Cruise from Bowness or Brockhole or the Green Cruise from Wray Castle. Not been to Ambleside before? Check our village guide in the ‘explore the area' section of our website, as all our tickets let you get off and explore before catching a later boat back. Think of them like an open day return. #Ambleside #Waterhead #LakeDistrict | Windermere Lake Cruises

The Islands (Blue) Cruise is a great way to see the many islands and attractions around the central section on Windermere. This 45-minute circular trip departs from Bowness Pier and on the cruise you'll see Belle Isle, Storrs Hall, Temple of Heroes, Ferry Nab, and Claife Viewing Station. Your knowledgeable skipper will point out the many sights along the shore and tell you about the history and geology of the area, plus there's a cafe serving refreshments on board. For more info head to our webs