Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Relax on an afternoon cruise while enjoying sandwiches, scones, desserts, and drinks served on board.

• Two-hour afternoon cruise

• Fully licensed bar onboard

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Two-hour cruise

Afternoon Tea

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

The building that now houses our ticket office is one of the oldest canal related buildings in the area, dating to 1774 and is grade II listed. It was originally a warehouse for goods being transported on the canal, hence the large cranes outside- one facing the canal, the other facing our cobbled car park, formerly stables for horses towing the craft. Somewhere near the site of the wharf, although the exact location is now lost, was Winterwell Hall, a medieval manor whose remains were lost during the building of the canal basin.

Admission Not Applicable

The boat passes a winding hole in the part of Skipton known as Snaygill. Directly opposite the winding hole can be found the Craven Nursing Home. This is built on the site of Snaygill House, and was initially built as a public house, the Copper Beeches. Snaygill was formerly a separate town to Skipton. It was listed in the Domesday Book as being owned by William the Conqueror, formerly by the Earl Edwin. The land was shown to be six carucates in size and production- one Carucate is the land 8 oxen can plough in a single season, roughly 120 acres.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea Cruise: 2:45 Departure

Reviews

4.81

386 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

332

Amazing.
slb1122,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing Lots of space on board and comfortable. Lovely staff very pleasant and helpful Really good that they know how to get the less abled on and off safely. Lots of food for the afternoon tea. Brilliant that there are lots of dietary options that are also of excellent quality. Lovely 2 hours. Would recommend.
Friends day out with a differance
mcgeegillian,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was lovely really enjoyed it and there was 11 of us booked but obe couldn't make it so they fave us a afternoon tea in a bag. You bigger scones but everything else was perfect great service too .
Afternoon tea
Hamishmactavish,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The afternoon tea looked nothing like the pictures shown. The sandwich’s were very basic with sparse fillings. The scones were very nice , although tiny . The boat was cold had to sit with coat on. The chap serving was good
One of the best
R7561VKricharda,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Axgreat afternoon cruise 2 hours of relaxing with the provided afternoon tea. Crew were polite, attentive. A pleasure to journey with
Absolutely well worth it
richardaE8061KO,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On time the journey was extremely pleasant relaxing and the crew polite and attentive. The food was just the right amount was fresh and tasty. A thoroughly enjoyable trip
A lovely relaxing river cruise with afternoon tea.
Mandy J,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hubby and I had a lovely relaxing two hour afternoon tea cruise. I knew what to expect foodwise before we went as I had looked at previous reviews on trip advisor and seen photos. The food was simple but nicely presented and tasty. The tables are set up so there are perspex screens between so although all the tables were occupied you couldnt hear other conversations. The cruise itself was very serene with lots to look at along the journey. Staff were fabulous. Our cups of tea were filled several times and the staff were friendly and helpful. There was a bar where you could purchase additional drinks at very reasonable prices.
A lovely way to see the Yorkshire dales
W9017LVfrankp,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly and thoughtful service. The crew is attentive and makes the trip a real pleasure. Beautiful views of the dales and up close look at the Yorkshire canal system make for an interesting and relaxing experience. Dairy free and gluten free options are provided on request
Second choice, but not second best. First class.
866peterf,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful trip, made even more enjoyable by the attitudes of the friendly staff, especially the two young gentlemen who served our food, and tea/coffee. I was bought this trip as a birthday gift. It was originally planned as a different trip from another supplier, which fell through, and this was second choice. I have to say though, it certainly wasn't second best, it was wonderful. I hadn't fancied afternoon tea, but it was first class, and I enjoyed very bit of it. The tea and coffee were bottomless, and as good as you'd get in a high class coffee shop. All in all, I can't recommend it enough.
Great experience,...
Annmarie S,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, friendly staff, food was lovely, service was good, value for money, would definitely recommend!
Wonderful and relaxing canal trip
Julie1962Qatar,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely wonderful. My elderly father did not want to go and doesn’t like afternoon tea but even he said how nice it was and he really enjoyed the day. Unlimited tea and coffee (even decaf) throughout the trip in fact Ben and Harry were at the table every few minutes. Both my elderly mother who can hardly walk and my 85 yr old dad who uses crutches managed the 5 steps in and out of the boat with Ben & Harry’s help. We traveled 1hr 20 mins to get there and I’d definitely go again. There was even an elderly blind man on our trip and he was handled very carefully and helped to his seat. The food was delicious too.