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About the Cruises

Cruise Tickets go on sale at 9am on the 1st Oct and can be puchased below.

Due to cost increases beyond our control we've had to increase the price for this years cruise to £19.50 a ticket. We still think this represents excellent value for money for what is a memorable day for those young and old.

Each year our famous Santa Cruises are provided by Windermere Lake Cruises.

Tickets go on sale on the 1st Oct at 9am.

All tickets must be p
urchased in advance.

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All the money to put on the lights weekend comes from fundraising and donations. To help this we're running raffles in Sept and Oct where you could win a set of 4 tickets for a Santa Cruise.

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The MORNING CRUISE departs from Waterhead Pier, Ambleside at 11.00am prompt to search for Father Christmas in the morning mists on the lake.

Boarding starts from 10.30am.

If we are really lucky we may even find some of Santa's helpers!

The AFTERNOON CRUISE departs from Waterhead Pier at 2pm prompt to search for Father Christmas in the afternoon mists on the lake.

Boarding starts from 1.30pm.

There will be entertainment on the boats for the children, with the Snow Queen and attendants to make the journey pass quickly and happily.

Some point during our cruise, Father Christmas will magically appear to meet the children and give each of them a small present on the journey back to Waterhead. There will also be oppotunities for photos with our famous Santa and helpers

After the afternoon cruise Father Christmas will wander along the promenade at Waterhead before boarding his sleigh which will take him to Ambleside to meet up with the lantern bearers.

Things to note:

Prams and Buggies are allowed on the cruise but have to be stored on the front deck as there is not enough room for them inside.

Dogs are welcome.


 

2024 SANTA CRUISES TICKETS

  • 16 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22 0EX, UK
    The MORNING CRUISE departs from Waterhead Pier, Ambleside at 11.00am prompt to search for Father Christmas in the morning mists on the lake. Boarding will start from 10.30am for holders of the special tickets. Tickets will be available here from the 1st Oct.
  • 16 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22 0EX, UK
    The AFTERNOON CRUISE departs from Waterhead Pier at 2pm prompt to search for Father Christmas in the afternoon mists on the lake. Boarding will start from 1.30pm for holders of the special tickets. Tickets will be available here from the 1st Oct.
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