York: 45-Min Sightseeing Cruise

Bring your booking confirmation (printed or digital) to present at the boarding point. Dress appropriately for the weather, as the upper deck is open-air. Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater, especially in cooler months.

Outside food and drinks are not permitted on board. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed on the vessel.

The River Palace and River Duchess boats are wheelchair accessible. Additionally, the River Duchess features a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Wheelchair access is available at the King’s Staith Landing. Please call 01904 628324 before your visit to confirm the sailing times of wheelchair-accessible boats. For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.

The cruise operates subject to river conditions. In the event of high water levels or adverse weather, sailings may be cancelled for safety reasons. The duration of the cruise may vary between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the day’s conditions and demand. On rare occasions, cruise times may change by up to 15 minutes. If this occurs, the operator will contact you using the email address or phone number provided at the time of booking. There are four guaranteed cruises from King's Staith Landing: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3pm. Many more trips operate, sometimes departing every 30-45 mins - times are displayed at the landings and online! If you book a ticket for an 11am, 11:10am, 12:30pm, 12:40pm, 2pm, 2:10pm, 4pm or 4:10pm sailing, departure may be up to 15 minutes later to suit operational requirements. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board the daytime sightseeing cruises at no additional cost as long as they are kept on a leash. Facilities: restroom onboard