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

371 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

319

Very pleasant afternoon
Kathleen I,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Allow plenty of time to get parked. We nearly missed the boat because of the queue at the parking meter. The food was nice and fresh but the scones were very small. The cruise was very nice, but no running commentary on history etc. because there was really nothing to comment on, just lovely views of fields and trees.
Afternoon tea
Margaret M,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Doesn't depend on the weather as it's all inside. Really nice selection of food. Very friendly staff
Great Value and very enjoyable
Jane B,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organised . Delicious food and first class service we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . Love the way we got our own table
Relax and enjoy
luvmynine,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The crew were extremely friendly and helpful. The tea, food and all, was delicious. Grateful that a car park was nearby. It was an enjoyable, relaxing experience. Enjoyed seeing the beautiful countryside with cows, sheep, and lambs, and water fowl. The slow pace of the boat and breeze from the window, made it even more relaxing.
Great 2 hours of being...
Melanie P,
Mar 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great 2 hours of being pampered and relaxed with great staff.yummy food. Great choice of music. Definitely a must do if you just want to chill.