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Islands Cruise & Windermere Jetty Museum

A circular cruise & museum visit in Bowness

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Currently no boats from Windermere Jetty Museum.

Due to pier damage caused by Storm Darragh, we are unable to call into Windermere Jetty Museum on the Islands (Blue) Cruise.

This joint ticket can still be purchased, but you must make your own way between the museum and Bowness Pier (0.6 miles - 🚶13 mins walk or 🚗 2 mins drive)

Join us for a 45-minute circular cruise around the central part of Lake Windermere with a fascinating commentary on the islands (meres) and many historic points of interest.

Split up the journey as we drop you off at Windermere Jetty Museum- a stunning museum on the lakeshore. After you've finished, we'll pick you up to continue the Islands Cruise back to Bowness.

Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Monday 4th November 2024 until Friday 4th April 2025)

  • Prices below are return fares
  • Book your tickets by selecting a date in the 'Book Your Cruise' box below.
Adults Children Families
£20.40£10.20£54.00

Additional Information

Launch docking at Windermere Jetty Museum

Launch docking at Windermere Jetty Museum

Take in the islands of Windermere whilst enjoying a visit to Windermere Jetty Musuem

Photo Gallery of Islands Cruise

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Select a date to view prices and sailing times.

  • Child prices are valid for children aged 5-15 years. Children under 5 travel free.
  • Family tickets are valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

Timetable

This ticket is valid on any Islands Cruise departure from Bowness Pier on the booked day of travel. It is not time-specific. Please exchange your e-ticket at any ticket office before boarding the vessel.

Additional sailings operate during weekends, school holidays and as demand requires.

Today's sailings from Bowness

Depart BownessArrive BownessVessel type
10:3011:15Launch
11:4512:30Launch

Additional Information

Download Timetable (PDF) Service Status Route Map Access and Facilities

Download Timetable (PDF)

Islands (Blue) Cruise Timetable (4 Nov 2024 - 4 Apr 2025)

File Size: 452.531 KB

Lake Spotter's Guide - information on the main things to look out for around the lake

File Size: 862.877 KB

Service Status

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🍃 WINDY WEATHER - Sunday 22 December (page updated -21/12/25 4.45pm)

Strong winds are forecast for this weekend. As a precaution, we have suspended all cruise and self-drive bookings.
We will check conditions on Sunday morning and this page will be updated.

Please keep checking back as weather conditions can change.

Today's Service Status

🔴 RED CRUISE Bowness → Brockhole → Ambleside Waterhead → Bowness

⚠️ Awaiting weather report

🟡 YELLOW CRUISEBowness ↔ Lakeside

⚠️ Awaiting weather report

🔵 ISLANDS CRUISE

Bowness → W'Mere Jetty Museum → Bowness

⚠️ Awaiting weather report
🚤 MOTOR BOAT HIRE
Bowness Beach only

⚠️ Awaiting weather report

🕑: We are now running to our off-peak season timetable (autumn/winter/spring).

Route Map

Load Map

Access and Facilities

Disabled Access

This cruise is operated by one of our modern launch vessels and will have limited access for wheelchair users. Wheelchair users are strongly advised to call us to confirm which vessel is operating on which service as not all of our vessels are suitable for wheelchair users, particularly in poor weather conditions. On board toilet facilities on all vessels can only be reached by means of the stairs, however there are adapted toilets at Lakeside, Bowness and Ambleside Piers.

Our most wheelchair-friendly vessels are ‘steamers’ (marked in black on the timetable) that can be accessed by a ramp from the pier to the main cabin which is under cover and is on the same level. These operate on our most popular routes - red cruise and yellow cruise.

Concessions for Disabled Customers

If a disabled adult in your group needs a carer, then the carer travels free. For more information about this scheme and to see all the terms and conditions, please read our company policy for disabled passengers.

On-Board Facilities

Toilets are available on all our ‘steamers’ and launches (check for disabled access) but not our traditional launches. Many of our vessels have licensed bars and/or tea bars. So whilst enjoying the marvellous panoramic views, why not treat yourself to a tipple of your choice.

Conditions of Carriage

Our services are provided in accordance with our Conditions of Carriage which can be found on our homepage under ‘About Us’.

No Smoking Policy

For the safety and comfort of all passengers and crew, Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd operates a no smoking policy on-board its vessels, piers and shore premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.

Dogs

All well behaved dogs are welcome on board and travel for free.

Upgrade this cruise

Did you know that you can make more of your cruise by upgrading it? Why not combine your cruise with a local attraction, or enjoy a full day on Windermere with the Freedom of the Lake.

Freedom of the Lake & Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Freedom of the Lake & Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Spend a day cruising & visit Windermere Jetty Museum (1 mins walk from pier) | ⚓ Unlimited boats + Museum visit 🕑 24 hours

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