Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
Overview
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2 hours
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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 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Two-hour cruise
Afternoon Tea
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Gratuities
Options
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea Cruise: 2:45 Departure
Reviews
388 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic family time
shenshen2018,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on the boat. My son was really looking forward to the boat trip and he enjoyed it. My Mother in law was very pleased with the surprise boat trip I prepared for her. She said that she has been to Skipton so hundreds of times but never went on the boat. The boat is decorated festive with Christmas music. It’s a great way to start the festive period!
An Afternoon tea treat at the Hazelmere Cafe, Grange over Sands
davidhQ962UW,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing afternoon tea, with Festive cakes. Great range of speciality teas - I had the Thowra Estate Assam The special Christmas Coffee was also good.
Very relaxing !
linda h,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and attentive Would recommend for a good couple of hours relaxation !!
So Good We Came Back
Molewife,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time last September that we were keen to repeat. So popular we couldn’t book a place that suited till November but again, totally worth the wait. Friendly, helpful staff. Punctual, courteous service. Well organised. Afternoon tea also up to standard. Decent sized serving with mix of savoury & sweet and lots of good Yorkshire tea. Although we set off at 2.45pm, the light lasted long enough to enjoy the autumnal riverbank scenery then we saw the lights coming on at dusk which made a lovely contrast with last year’s excursion. Thoroughly enjoyed. Will need to return for a Springtime experience.
Amazing.
slb1122,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 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
5.00It 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
3.00The 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
5.00Axgreat 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
5.00On 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
5.00Hubby 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.
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