Yorkshire Picnic Cruise | City Cruises™

During the Yorkshire Picnic Cruise, you can indulge in a delicious Picnic Box filled with Traditional Yorkshire Themed Treats. While enjoying your food, you’ll also have the pleasure of listening to live commentary and music on board. Additionally, there is a licensed bar on the vessel where you can purchase drinks and snacks.

The cruise route will take you through some of the city’s picturesque areas before making its way into the scenic countryside.

We warmly welcome children on board and are pleased to offer complimentary admission for those under 3 years old. Additionally, we provide a children’s menu option.

For bookings of less than 20 people, please make your reservation online. However, for groups of 20 or more, kindly send an email to [email protected].

The Yorkshire Picnic Cruise is a special 1.5 hour cruise that takes you on a journey along the River Ouse, while enjoying a traditional Yorkshire picnic with local produce and treats.

During the Yorkshire Picnic Cruise, you can indulge in a delicious Picnic Box filled with Traditional Yorkshire Themed Treats. While enjoying your food, you’ll also have the pleasure of listening to live commentary and music on board. Additionally, there is a licensed bar on the vessel where you can purchase drinks and snacks.

The Yorkshire Picnic Cruise sails for approximately 1.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your picnic and take in the views.

To ensure your comfort during the cruise, we suggest wearing comfortable clothing and footwear. It is also advisable to bring along a light jacket or sweater in case of cooler temperatures.

We warmly welcome children on board and are pleased to offer complimentary admission for those under 3 years old. Additionally, we provide a children’s menu option.

Only Guide/Hearing Dogs are permitted on our Dining Cruises and Santa Experience.

While visiting York, there are numerous attractions to discover in the vicinity, including the iconic York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum. Moreover, you can leisurely walk along the renowned city walls or explore the charming shops and cafes located in the Shambles.

Two of our boats are wheelchair accessible, namely the River Palace and River Duchess. Additionally, the River Duchess features a wheelchair-accessible restroom. However, kindly note that wheelchair access is only available at our King’s Staith Landing.

To obtain directions to our King’s Staith Landing, please click here. If you would like to verify the sailing times for the River Palace or River Duchess, please contact our office at 020 77 400 400, or consult with one of our Quayside Managers on the day of your visit.”

Passengers with health conditions or impairments sail with us at the normal adult rate. However, each passenger may have one carer sail with them free of charge on our Sightseeing Cruises. Carers are required to display some form of ID or other relevant proof of entitlement such as a blue badge or a Personal Independence Payments letter (issued by the DWP benefit office).

To redeem a Carer’s ticket please make the booking for the whole party except the carer. Following the booking please email [email protected] with the booking number and request the carer’s ticket to be added.

Digital Gift Cards are the perfect way to give someone an experience that lets them schedule their adventure at their convenience! A City Experiences digital gift card can be purchased anytime and is valid on all City Experiences, City Cruises, Walks, and Devour Tours experiences that take place in the US and in the UK. Gift cards can be used to pre-purchase experiences and upgrades online or through our contact center but cannot be redeemed for on-board/in-experience purchases.

In York, there may be occasional instances of elevated river levels, which could affect our regular sailings. Nonetheless, we will strive to continue our voyages as long as it is safe to proceed. However, our smallest boat may face limitations and be unable to pass beneath the bridges at a certain point.

We will endeavor to keep our customers informed through our website and advertising boards located at our moorings.