The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Bowness-on-Windermere, England

April 2021 marks 35 years of trading and my 14th season, Sail N Dine is the longest running yachting business on Windermere. I operate from Friday to Tuesday and offer 3 different experiences. The 10.30 to 1.30 lunch sail for up to 6 people gives a hands on sailing experience with a fantastic lunch (Sat, Sun, Mon & Tue). The evening sail leaves at 6pm and is a taste of true yachting, eating and drinking out on the Lake! Your 4 course dinner is cooked by me, using the finest local produce and cooked to your specification, whilst the conversation (and wine)flows! I take from 2 to 6 guests on a private basis only (Sat, Mon & Tue). I also offer a 2 hour private afternoon experience without food (Fri & Sun). You must have guessed by now that I am completely a one man band! I am receptionist, chauffeur, wine waiter, skipper, chef and washer upper! Have a look at my website for details, prices, availability and booking and if you have any questions please give me a call or drop me an email.

Self Drive boat hire on Windermere, England's Largest lake. Our fleet of 14 Electric hire boats and 6 outboard engined motor boats are the perfect way of exploring Lake Windermere. Escape the crowds and enjoy Lake Windermere from the comfort of your own boat. Our boats are very quiet and extremely easy to operate. Book online to reserve your boat in advance to avoid disappointment. A full safety brief is carried out prior to getting out on the water.

Sailing dinner cruise experience on Lake Windermere, we have a luxury private yacht on the lake which is fully licensed to serve food and drink. We offer short cruises on the lake for up to 8 people at a time, for either afternoon tea cruise, or full 4 course evening dining cruise freshly cooked and prepared by our on board French chef. We operate from Tuesday through to Sunday, from March to December. Do something different and come and join us on board for a relaxing but fun cruise on England's greatest Lake.

You will not find a greater selection of canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) available to hire, demo, or buy anywhere in the Lake District. Hire sites include: Bowness, Waterhead, Fell Foot, and Windermere. We also offer guided tours of Lake Windermere, exploring the islands, spotting wildlife, or finding swimming spots, before heading back again. We also we offer a range of mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and NEW electric bikes - all for hire. Visit Hawkshead village, Wray Castle, Rydal Water, and Grasmere and more by bicycle. Either use follow our pre-mapped routes, or we'll help you plan your own! If you fancy learning a few skills, we offer lessons for almost anybody at any level. Drop us an email and we'll make it happen. At just 20 minutes from the M6, we are easily accessible by car, bus, train, bike, or foot! By car: we have a pay and display car park a short walk away down Ferry Nab. By train: Windermere Station (a 20 min walk, or 5 min bus ride away)

VIP lake tours aboard a luxury motor cruiser, on Lake Windermere UK. Charters include a skipper and unlimited soft drinks & nibbles. Prices start at just £225 for an hour, £300 for 90 mins, £375 for 2 hours... up to £600 for 4 hours. Prices shown are for up to 6 people. We may be able to take up to 9 people - please contact us in the first instance (a supplement of £50 may apply).

Skippered sailing yacht and luxury self drive motor boat charter. Luxury yacht sailing experience catering for fun days, corporate reward, birthday treats, team building and so much more. We will work with you to deliver a bespoke custom package to meet your requirements. Our luxury electric boat can be self driven or skippered and offers what we believe is the best self drive experience on the lake. Visit our website and Facebook page to find out more.

VIP boat charters tours aboard a luxury motor cruiser on Englands largest lake - Windermere. Book an hour for just £225 for up to 6 people. 1.5 hours is just £300 and 2 hours is £375. The price includes an itinerary suggested by your Skipper to help you get the most out of this very special VIP experience. Also included are unlimited soft drinks along with luxury chocolates and sweet treats.

SUPpaddleboarding offer stand up paddleboarding sessions with a local guide. We are accredited buy BSUPA (British Stand Up Paddleboarding association) Sessions can be guided tours of one of the famous Lakes or can be a SUP tutorial session to learn new skills on the water. We can cater for groups up to six and can include some optional extras such as a picnic on the lake shore.

Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience, get involved and take control of the yacht or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery unfold around you. Ian Doig is an official pleasure boat licence holder on Lake Windermere and enjoys sharing his passion for sailing with visitors to the Lake District. Ian is very friendly with a great sense of humour, inspiring confidence and creating a relaxed sailing experience.

Windermere Lake Cruises is a leading tourist attraction in the heart of the Lake District on England's largest lake. Steamers and Launches sail daily throughout the year with Summer season connections for The Lakeland Motor Museum, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway,Lake Aquarium, the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, Fell Foot Country park, Wray Castle and Ferry House (with connecting sevices for Hilltop and Hawkshead). Combined tickets are available. Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings and group travel. The perfect all-weather attraction.