Buffet Cruise
A great night out every Saturday in June, July & August
Buffet Cruises are no longer running. Sorry, but the Buffet Cruise ended on 31 August 2024. This cruise
will be back in June 2025 and the information below is for reference
only. |
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet, live music and a unique viewing point for some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery
Join us for an unforgettable evening with our premier cruise package:
- 🛳️ FULL LAKE CRUISE: In 2½ hours, you'll see all of Windermere. Sit back, relax, and watch the sun setting behind the Lake District Fells.
- 🎵 LIVE MUSIC: Each week, a different band or singer will play a selection of popular tunes. Let them serenade you from the top deck of our historic 'steamer.'
- 🥗 BUFFET MEAL: Enjoy a quality two-course cold buffet provided by local legends, The Olde Mill. Tea and coffee is provided and special dietary requirements can be catered for.
- 🍷 BAR: A full bar is open throughout the cruise serving draught ales and lagers, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Pre-order wine from our extensive list to have it ready upon your arrival.
🚢 The Buffet Cruise takes place on our historic 'steamer' MV Swan or MV Teal. Both have inner and outer decks plus seating outdoors that is under cover if needed.
When we sail
- Saturdays - from Saturday 1 June to Saturday 31 August 2024, departs 7pm from Bowness Pier 1
Sample of The Olde Mill buffet (subject to change at caterers discretion)
- Home-roasted ham, poached chicken breast with fresh herbs, vegetable tart, roasted red peppers & tomatoes with mozzarella, pine nuts and pesto, toasted seed slaw, seasonal salad with vinegarette dressing, new potato salad with chives & spring onions, assorted bread basket & butter
- Fresh berry pavlova, chocolate pot, raspberry posset
- Tea and coffee
- Special dietary requirements can be catered for - simply enter details in the checkout section when booking
Ticket prices
Tickets must be booked in advance and can be bought online (enter date below) or by calling 015394 43360. Please note booking closes at noon on the day of the cruise, so we can prepare the boat and catering for the night's entertainment.
All prices include the full lake cruise, live band, 2-course buffet and tea & coffee.
- Adults £46.95
- Child (aged 5-15) £28.00
- Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £135.00
Pricing information
- You are advised to book these cruises early as they tend to get booked up quite quickly
- Book online by selecting a cruise date or call us on 015394 43360.
Additional Information
- The cruise returns to Bowness Pier at 9:30pm
- Well-behaved dogs are allowed on board but please be aware that the journey lasts 2½ hours and there are no toilet facilities for dogs
- The bar on board accepts cash, cards and contactless payments
- Meet the bands and singers that will be on board each Saturday