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City Cruises York - Early Evening Cruise
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Take in the beauty of our ancient city in the golden glow of dusk!
- 1-Hour Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
- Live Captain's Commentary
- On-Board Bar With Local Snacks & Beverages
Pre-Booking Advised!
We advise pre-booking your cruise on our website - it's a great way to plan your visit to York!
You'll discover a host of interesting accounts of York’s fascinating history, all told from a local perspective from our knowledgeable skippers who will act as your guide for this one-hour, family-friendly cruise of the city.
As we cruise along the River Ouse don’t forget to capture the perfect sunset shot of York and share across your social media – don't be afraid to make your family and friends jealous and create a bit of wanderlust! Join us from your seat on the top deck or our enclosed saloon, ending your day in style with an indulgent range of refreshments at our on-board bar, stocked with a selection of beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.
Walk-Ups Welcome!
We reserve tickets for walk-ups... We sail from King's Staith Landing!
Departing at 18:00 (12th Feb - 13st Mar & 2nd Oct - 19th Nov)
Departing at 19:30 (1st Apr - 1st Oct)
Also from City Cruises York...
Cruise on the Ouse throughout the day on our Daytime Sightseeing cruises!
Fancy a bite? Take your pick from Fish & Chips and a Yorkshire Picnic!
We WON York Press Tourism & Leisure Business Award (2022)
We were SHORTLISTED York Press Large Business Award (2022)
We WON TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award (2022)
We WON Little Vikings Best Tour of York (2022)
We WON Visit York’s Visitor Attraction of the Year (2019)
We are MEMBERS of the Good Business Charter.
We create amazing experiences and will take great care of you from boarding to disembarking!
Opening Times
Live availability is on the City Cruises website...
Facilities
- On-Site Refreshments
- Live Tour Guide
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Mobile Ticketing
- Instant Confirmation
- Families Welcome
- Partially Wheelchair Accessible
- Facilities For Educational Visits
- Groups Welcome
- Facilities For Corporate Hospitality
- Nearby Parking (With Charges)
- Well-Behaved Dogs Accepted
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Coach Parties Accepted
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