Christmas gift ideas & experiences for 2025!
Categories: Days Out
Give the gift of memories on Windermere this Christmas!
Looking for the perfect Christmas present for friends, family, or loved ones? Our gift vouchers offer the ideal way to share a memorable experience on Windermere, with options to suit individuals, couples, or families. Choose any of our cruises as a gift, and we’ll send the voucher by post or email—your choice!
Why Choose a Windermere Lake Cruises Gift Voucher?
- Valid for 12 months – Redeem anytime within a year, giving your loved one flexibility
- Simple redemption – Just present the gift card at any of our ticket offices to receive cruise tickets
- Festive & thoughtful – Our gift cards add a touch of uniqueness, especially for those that have everything!
- 2024 prices – Buy in December to lock in our current prices before they increase next summer. (Example: Family Freedom of the Lake Gift Card – only £67 now, compared to £89 next year.)
How to Order:
Call us at 015394 43360 with your credit/debit card ready, and we’ll get your gift voucher in the post or email it to you the same day.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a couple?
Give the gift
of a magical experience on Lake Windermere. Our range of experiences is
sure to delight and inspire.
Couples Red Cruise
- Circular cruise between Bowness ↔ Ambleside (Waterhead).
- Stunning views northwards of the Lakeland Fells, with the option to break up the journey at any pier before your return.
- Suitable for 2 adults.
- Valid for 12 months
- £35.00
- Find out more about the Red Cruise
Couple Yellow Cruise
- Circular cruise between Bowness ↔ Lakeside.
- Enjoy the southern half of Lake Windermere with views of woodland, historic houses and the Lake District fells.
- Suitable for 2 adults.
- Valid for 12 months
- £37.00
- Find out more about the Yellow Cruise
Couple Freedom of the Lake
- 24 hours of unlimited travel on all of our routes - join at any pier.
- See all of the lake on this ticket from Ambleside (Waterhead) in the north to Lakeside in the south.
- Can be spread over a weekend - i.e. afternoon cruises on Saturday and morning cruises on Sunday
- Suitable for 2 adults and valid for 12 months
- £49.00
- Find out more about the Freedom of the Lake ticket
Couple Islands (Blue) Cruise
- Circular cruise from Bowness
- An introduction to the central part of Lake Windermere with a commentary on the many islands and points of interest you will see.
- Suitable for 2 adults.
- Valid for 12 months
- £27.00
- Find out more about the Islands Cruise
Searching for a wonderful Christmas gift for a family?
Share the joy of a magical experience on Lake Windermere! Our family-friendly cruise experiences are sure to delight and create memories they’ll treasure forever!
Family Red Cruise
- Circular cruise between Bowness ↔ Ambleside (Waterhead).
- Stunning views northwards of the Lakeland Fells, with the option to break up the journey at any pier before your return.
- Suitable for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-16 (more children and more adults? Call us for a quote).
- Valid for 12 months
- £50.00
- Find out more about the Red Cruise
Family Freedom of the Lake
- 24 hours of unlimited travel on all of our routes - join at any pier.
- See all of the lake on this ticket from Ambleside (Waterhead) in the north to Lakeside in the south.
- Can be spread over a weekend - i.e. afternoon cruises on Saturday and morning cruises on Sunday
- Suitable for 2 adults and up to 3 children and gift card is valid for 12 months
- £67.00
- Find out more about the Freedom of the Lake ticket
Family Yellow Cruise
- Circular cruise between Bowness ↔ Lakeside.
- Enjoy the southern half of Lake Windermere with views of woodland, historic houses and the Lake District fells.
- Suitable for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-16 (more children and more adults? Call us for a quote).
- Valid for 12 months
- £53.00
- Find out more about the Yellow Cruise.
Family Islands (Blue) Cruise
- Circular cruise from Bowness
- An introduction to the central part of Lake Windermere with a commentary on the many islands and points of interest you will see.
- Suitable for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-16 (more children and more adults? Call us for a quote).
- Valid for 12 months
- £37.00
- Find out more about the Islands Cruise.
Other gift experiences nearby:
1-hour self-drive boat hire from Bowness or Ambleside
- Explore Lake Windermere at your own pace in an easy-to-drive electric boat.
- Valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children aged up to 16 (wanting more adults? Call us for a quote).
- Available all year round and in all weather conditions. Boats have roll-back hoods in case of wet weather.
- Valid for 12 months
- £42.00
- Find out more about our self-drive electric boats
Couple visit to Lakeland Motor Museum
- A fascinating visit to Lakeland Motor Museum: classic cars, motorbikes, cycles, toy cars, automobilia and more..
- Special displays on record-breaking Campbell family, Isle of Man TT and Lake District local industries
- Valid for 2 adults (wanting more adults? Call us for a quote).
- Available all year round and in all weather conditions. 90% of displays are indoors.
- Valid for 12 months
- £24.00
- Find out more about Lakeland Motor Museum
Family visit to Lakeland Motor Museum
- A fascinating visit to Lakeland Motor Museum: classic cars, motorbikes, cycles, toy cars, automobilia and more..
- Special displays on record-breaking Campbell family, Isle of Man TT and Lake District local industries
- Valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children aged up to 16 (wanting more adults/children? Call us for a quote).
- Available all year round and in all weather conditions. 90% of displays are indoors.
- Valid for 12 months
- £32.50
- Find out more about Lakeland Motor Museum