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Latest News
Windermere Lake Cruises boss joins UK Government’s Tourism Industry Council
Published: 4th November 2020
Our Managing Director has joined the UK Government’s Tourism Industry Council, which acts as a point of dialogue between Ministers and the entire tourism sector.
More InfoMV ‘Swift’ welcomes first passengers on maiden voyage
Published: 26th October 2020
Our brand-new 300-seat boat MV ‘Swift’ has officially come into service, making it the biggest boat to be launched onto England’s longest lake in 80 years.
More InfoMV ‘Swift’ officially handed over to Windermere Lake Cruises
Published: 15th October 2020
Just over two years since we announced the signing of a contract for a brand-new 300-seat boat to add to our famous existing fleet, MV ‘Swift’ has been formally handed over to Winander Leisure Limited by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem BV.
More InfoLake trials and staff training begin onboard MV Swift
Published: 22nd September 2020
Meet the team who will be driving our newsest addition to the fleet
More InfoWindermere Lake Cruises make Self Drive Motor Boats available for customers to rediscover lake after lockdown
Published: 16th June 2020
We're making our 49-strong fleet of self-drive electric motorboats available for the first time in more than 12 weeks!
More InfoNo offence, but we're keeping our distance
Published: 16th June 2020
How our cruises are changing due to COVID-19
More InfoWindermere Lake Cruises donate shop stock to Morecambe Bay Food Bank
Published: 23rd May 2020
We're thrilled to be supporting the work of this essential resource in Morecambe
More InfoWindermere Lake Cruises deliver snacks and drinks to Lancaster’s Intensive Care Unit
Published: 23rd April 2020
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We're donating food and drink from our vessels and cafes to Morecambe Bay’s hospitals, as a gesture of goodwill during the Coronavirus pandemic.
More InfoHuge rise in webcam hits confirms Windermere remains high on getaway wish-lists
Published: 21st April 2020
Views of our popular webcams have risen by 33% over the last four weeks, when compared to the figures for the same period last year.
More InfoWindermere Lake Cruises nominated in the Group Travel Awards
Published: 30th March 2020
We've been shortlisted in the ‘Best Canal or Riverboat Operator for Groups’ category.
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