Ripon Scenic Cruises
Ripon Scenic Cruises offers narrowboat cruises on the Ripon Canal.
Our narrowboat cruises are perfect for seeing the countryside and wildlife at a slower pace, and a great way to spend time with family and friends, or to take some time out for yourself. If you’re looking for things to do in Ripon, look no further.
We run a range of special events throughout the year, including Afternoon Tea Cruises, Supersoaker Cruises and our popular Easter Eggstravaganza.
Private Hire is available – if you would like to book a narrowboat cruise for your party, your friends and family or for a special occasion, please do get in touch.
About the Pride of Ripon
The Pride of Ripon is fully insured and licensed to carry 12 people.
Based at the beautiful up and coming Ripon Canal Basin, there is ample free car parking on site (spaces permitting)
It is wheelchair-accessible, and up to two wheelchairs can be accommodated.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Opening Hours for Autumn Term Time 2026
Monday, Thursday and Saturday 11 am – 3.30 pm
Cream Teas and Afternoon Teas are available until the end of September.
Autumn Adventure Cruises
Prices
30-minute Canal Cruises (no need to pre-book)
This is a 30 minute round trip, returning back to the canal basin.
(Non-event days. Event days may be different)
£7 Adults
£4 children aged 5+, Under 5s free on non-event days.
Cash and card payments accepted
Private Narrowboat Cruises (Booking Essential)
1 hour £110
1.45 hours £180
2.5 hours £250
To book, please email ripon.scenic.cruises@gmail.com or Telephone 01765 6090777
Cream Tea Cruises
Cream Tea Cruises
£10.95 pp every Monday and Thursday from 3 pm!
A longer cruise along the canal, approximately 40 minutes, so sit back and relax…
Enjoy a delicious scone with clotted cream and posh jam in a little jar.
A drink of your choice too!
Afternoon Tea Cruises
Petit-luxe Afternoon Tea Cruises
Petit-Luxe Afternoon Tea Cruise – a leisurely 45-minute cruise with a light afternoon tea. £15.95 pp every Saturday departing at 3.30 pm
“Enjoy this very special offering aboard the little blue boat! A fresh, summer offering of sandwiches, a savoury treat, tray bake and half a scone with jam and cream. Enough but not too much – and a drink, hot or cold from our range.All this, and a peaceful, relaxing, refreshing cruise along the canal.
Allergies and special dietary requirements should be communicated on booking. This is a dog-friendly cruise.”
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Vicky serves up a summer of fun at Ripon’s Canal Basin
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