Steam Yacht Gondola

About

Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.  You can choose from three routes: Mountain cruise, Heart of the Lake cruise or the Full Lake cruise. 

The boat’s design was inspired by the elegant Italian gondolas that travelled the waterways of Venice in the 1800s. Over the years it has undergone extensive rebuilding and conservation work to preserve its original character as closely as possible. Today, it operates using biomass fuel. There is indoor and outdoor seating available.

Please check National Trust Gondola Website for timetables and to book tickets at this link:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/steam-yacht-gondola

Cruises

Mountain Cruise – Sail into the heart of the fells (45 mins)

See the highlights of the lake. You can hop-off to explore and re-join Gondola on a later sailing. Request a stops at Brantwood to visit the house and gardens (not National Trust additional admission applies) and Monk Coniston Jetty for walks to Tarn Hows (approx. 3 hrs).

Heart of Coniston Cruise- Sail through stories, speed and scenery (1hr)

Packed with cultural highlights and historical gems as you head south into 'Swallows and Amazons' and Donald Campbell territory, with an optional stop off at John Ruskin’s home, Brantwood (not National Trust).

Full Lake Cruise – A Grand tour of Coniston Water (1 hr 45 minutes)

Offering a leisurely journey through the entire five-mile stretch of this iconic lake, it is the last sailing of the day.

Book online here

Accessibility

Please visit our accessibility guide for more information. View accessibility statement

Private Hire

Steam Yacht Gondola can be hired privately and can carry up to 86. Plan a celebration, social club trip or business meeting with a difference. See the private charters information on the website.

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