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:
- Outstanding Customer Service-The Santa Team, Visit York, 2011
- 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.
The historic City of York has a wealth of award winning attractions and a range of superb shops set in a magnificent historic setting. As George VI said "the history of York is the history of England".
Visitors to York shouldn't miss the magnificent stained glass in York Minster - the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. And try and set aside an hour or so to walk on the historic walls that surround the city.
The river Ouse runs right through the centre of the walled city and a daytime or evening cruise with YorkBoat is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the sights of York and discover its rich history from the commentary/storyteller!
Key sights visible from a YorkBoat on the River Ouse today, include: | |||
| Roman Multangular Tower | (4th century) | ||
| St Mary's Abbey ruins | (12th century) | ||
| Clifford's Tower | (13th century) | ||
| York Minster | (1220 - 1472) | ||
| Guildhall | (15th century) | ||
| St Peter's School where Guy Fawkes was educated | (627AD) | ||
| Bishopthorpe Palace | (13th century) | ||
| Stone-built Ouse Bridge | (1820) | ||
| Cast-iron Skeldergate Bridge | (1882) | ||
| Lendal Bridge | (1863) | ||
| Clifton Bridge | (1963) | ||
| Scarborough Bridge | (1844) | ||
| Boatyard and buildings | (18th century) | ||
| Site of the Battle of Fulford | (1066) | ||
| St George's Field where witches were ducked | (Middle ages) | ||
| Castle Museum/prison buildings where Dick Turpin spent his last night | (18th century) | ||
| Bonding warehouse | (1875) | ||
| Terry's Chocolate Factory | (1930) | ||
| National Railway Museum | (1975) | ||
| River side penthouses | (1980's onwards ) | ||
| City Screen Cinema | (2000) | ||
