Heritage boat trips

For a unique Lake District experience, take a cruise on a fully restored heritage boat from the Windermere Jetty Museum collection.  Trips run from 18 March to 31 October 2024. 

For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from the Windermere Jetty Museum collection.

Hop aboard our 30 minute cruise to experience the peaceful calm of the lake. Take in the rugged contours of the fells and see the shoreline from a new perspective. Discover the history of the area, learn about the boats and people connected to them with our knowledgeable skippers.

  • There are eight daily scheduled sailings running between 10.30am-4.15pm.
  • Tickets must be bought on the day from the museum ticket desk.
  • All sailings are weather dependent.
  • Assistance dogs only.
  • The heritage boat is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Find out more about the boat you’ll sail in Penelope II – 1930 – Lakeland Arts

Daily trips (30 minutes) Buy tickets on day

Adult £10, Child (15 and under) £5, Child (4 and under) Free

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Restored historic wooden boat Penelope II on the water at Windermere Jetty Museum
Zone North