North Yorkshire Afternoon Tea Cruise: Relaxing Journey with Delightful Onboard Dining

Chill out on a midday boat ride while indulging in sandwiches, scones, sweets, and beverages available on the ship.
• Boat ride lasting two hours in the afternoon
• Onboard bar with all licenses

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Skipton Boat Trips - 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.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Two-hour cruise
  • Afternoon Tea
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
BD23 1LH
Coach Street
For those with Sat-Nav – use the postcode BD23 1LH. We are on Coach St, which is just off the main High Street via Swadford Street. Feel free to use our free carpark if there is a spot. Just make sure you tell us your registration number when purchasing your ticket.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sharon_w
Aug 22, 2024
My birthday on the canal - The boat 🚢 ,the service, and the food. The atmosphere was very calm and friendly. It made my birthday. Thankyou a lovely experience.
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Paul
Aug 16, 2024
Wonderful ride along the canal and all the food was great - highly recommend! - The rain was pouring but once in the boat the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The tea served was delicious - great sandwiches and tasty cakes! The ride was smooth and watching the young lad getting on and off to open and close the lock gates was fascinating! Highly recommend this trip!
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Beverley_a
Jul 30, 2024
Lovely way to spend an afternoon - Great day, very friendly and accommodating staff. Afternoon tea was very tasty. Scenery a lot the canal was picturesque.
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Debbie
Jul 27, 2024
Rounded up a lovely day out with my family. Relaxing, food, friendly team, sunshine. What more could you want. Thanks alot. - Lovely friendly staff. Afternoon tea - fresh sandwiches lovely cakes even had a cool beer. Very Clean barge, 2 toilets always a must for the 2 hr trip. Loved it. Will be back for the fish and chips evening ride.
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Brenda_p
Jul 20, 2024
Cruising on a sunny afternoon.... - A very pleasant way to spend a relaxing and enjoyable hour and a half. The food was nice and just the right amount, served by polite and pleasant young men who came round 3 times offering top-ups. There was an option to buy from the bar too if desired.
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Georgia_k
Jul 17, 2024
Staff went above and beyond. - Booked this trip for my mum’s birthday. Called Viator to request Gluten Free food as my mum is Coeliac. This was confirmed with the booking agent that he’d made a note on the booking. Unfortunately, on arrival Skipton River Cruises weren’t aware of the dietary requirements as it wasn’t on our booking. The staff there told us that they would do their best to rectify it. The staff were absolutely incredible and picked up Gluten Free food along the way. There was hardly any delay to us getting our food, despite having to make a whole new afternoon tea for my mum. Thank you to the staff at Skipton River Cruises for sorting this straight away. My mum absolutely loved the trip. For anyone with dietary requirements who are booking through Viator - I would recommend calling Skipton River Cruises directly in advance to make sure they’re aware.
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Mark_t
Jul 15, 2024
Afternoon tea Skipton...Daughters 40th - Wonderful part of the UK, food and staff are excellent, really good value for the money,will be back again
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Julie_s
Jul 8, 2024
Definitely a trip to go on - A fabulous experience, lovely fresh food and reasonably priced drinks - staff were very pleasant and happy to join in our banter as a party of 13 women out for a joint 60th birthday! Thanks Harry you were great! Loved it, thank you!
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Sally
Jul 5, 2024
Excellent - We enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea . Lovely relaxing afternoon travelling along the canal while enjoying a well presented & delicious afternoon tea and a glass of fizz. Special mention to the staff who were efficient and friendly from the initial booking to the completion of the trip . Nothing was too much trouble and we appreciated the thoughtful special touches . We arrived early and enjoyed a walk round Skipton . The church well worth a visit . Would recommend the canal trip .
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E2307rugrahamw
Jul 5, 2024
Nice and peaceful - It was a great peaceful trip with excellent food. The views were amazing. All the staff were very professional and always cheerful and smiling.
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