City Cruises York

Service Update:  SERVICE UPDATE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES, OUR SERVICES WILL RESUME AS FOLLOWS: 
Self Drive Boat Hire - 1st April
All Daytime and Evening Sightseeing Cruises - 17th May
River Bus Service - 22nd May
All Daytime and Evening Dining Cruises - 17th May
All Parties and Private Events - 21st June


If you are planning to sail with us when we reopen, you can find out about the new measures for social distancing pre-boarding, and whilst on board, along with our cleaning procedures and hygiene facilities supplied on board, by clicking here.



We are proud to have acquired the Visit Britain "We're good to go" and the AA "COVID-Confident" industry standards. Acquiring these marks means that we have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, we have a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.

City Cruises York offer a unique way to see and learn about one of the UK’s most culturally rich heritage cities. Our cruises include year round daytime sightseeing through the city centre with live commentary delivered by the Captain. Sailing from two departure points; the closest coach access is at St George’s Field.

Lunch and Afternoon Tea Cruises sail through the city and then beyond to Bishopthorpe Palace, the stunning 13th century residence of His Grace the Archbishop of York.

Alternatively, we offer the Early Evening Cruise with live commentary, and the Floodlit Evening Cruise with background swing and jazz music.

Our five large sightseeing vessels have an enclosed area and an open deck. They all have toilet facilities and a bar serving hot, soft and alcoholic beverages and snacks. Wheelchair access is available on two of our vessels; one of which also has an accessible toilet.

Learn more about our various cruises below.