York Boat

About Yorkboat

Quality Assured Visitor Attraction - English Tourism Council.

YorkBoat is one of the largest fleet of modern sightseeing, restaurant and party boats outside London.

Every YorkBoat has modern toilets, heated lounges with large windows for maximum viewing and comfort, tea/coffee and bar facilities and open sun-decks.

We are proud of our friendly, professional team members who are dedicated to giving you the best possible cruise experience. We've been recognised many times with numerous training and quality awards, including:

  • Best Website, York Tourism Bureau, 2006.
  • Tourism Team Award for Customer Care, York Hospitality Association, 2006
  • Best Website, York Tourism Bureau, 2003.
  • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction, English Tourism Council 2001.
  • Best City Tour, York Tourism Awards 2000.
  • National Training Award, 1994.
  • Daily Mail Small Business Award (Training), 1994.
  • England for Excellence Tourism Trainer, English Tourist Board, 1993.
  • Small Business Of the Year, Yorkshire Evening Press, 1993.
  • Investor In People, 1993.
  • White Rose Award for Tourism, Yorks & Humbs Tourist Board, 1992.
  • Winning Words Award, British Tourist Authority, 1992.
  • Innovation Award, York Tourism Employer of Distinction Awards, 1992.

Cruising on the picturesque River Ouse through the walled City of York, you can enjoy a range of public and private cruises, daytime and evening.

We operate year round for groups, with most public cruises operating between February and November. There are two city-centre landings, at King's Staith and Lendal Bridge. Access to both landings includes some steps. We are happy to help all customers, including those in wheelchairs or with buggies etc. to board safely.

Unique Venues Afloat
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Groups And Schools
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Cruise Guide
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Private Hire
“A big thankyou for our wonderful evening on Saturday August 22nd. Our friends and family were all very impressed with your lovely boat and so were we. You staff were wonderful and helped make our golden wedding a truly memorable occasion. We all had a wonderful evening. Thankyou” Aileen and Bramwell Jowett
Summer Nights Afloat
"Brilliant - much better than expected…Great disco - fab music; just what we needed for a hen do! I would definitely recommend it to family & friends, thank you"
Private Hire
"We would just like to say a massive thankyou for all your help and assistance with our Civil Partnership reception on the 23rd May 2009. The boat looked wonderful and the service was fantastic. All of our guests remarked how lovely the decorations and food were. Once again, many thanks and we will certainly recommend you to others!" Michelle Healey and Victoria Crawley.
Summer Nights Afloat
“It appears to get better each time…everyone enjoyed it so much – Thank you”
 
 
 
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