Sit back, relax, and see a different side of Chester
A Half-hour City Cruise is the perfect the way to see River Dee. Enjoy stunnning scenery and hear all about Chester’s storied past from onboard our boats the Lady Diana, the Mark Twain, and the Jackie.
Find us at The Groves in Chester, just a short walk from the city centre and close to the historic city walls and Roman amphitheatre.
From our moorings we head upstream, under Queen’s Park Suspenion Bridge, past the Boathouse Inn and Grosvenor Park, and through the suburb of Boughton.
As we follow the sweeping bend of the Meadows, you’ll see stunning riverside homes and gardens, and hear about the fascinating history of the River Dee and its surroundings.
We make our turn at the city limits and head back downstream towards Chester. Look out for local wildlife such as swans, moorhens, and kingfishers if you’re lucky.
All of our cruises have a fully stocked bar onboard, so you can enjoy a hot or cold drink as you take in the scenery.
Half-hour City Cruises sail all year round on covered and heated boats, including Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Sailing Dates and Times
Sailing every 30 minutes - 11am until 5pm
Sailing every hour (every 30 minutes on selected dates) - 11am until 4pm
Sailing every hour (every 30 minutes on selected dates) - 11am until 4pm
Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Online | Quayside |
| Adult | 7.00 | 7.50 |
| Concession / Student | 6.50 | 7.00 |
| Child (5 - 15 years) | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| Family Ticket (2 adults / concessions & up to 3 children) | 18.00 | 20.00 |
| Disabled person (proof required: blue badge, DWP PIP letter) | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| Disabled person's companion (one per person) | 6.50 | 7.00 |
Terms & conditions of carriage
Before taking a cruise with us, please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Carriage. We want all of our passengers to enjoy their cruise in a safe environment. Thank you.
How to get here
Use our interactive Google Map for directions to our Sales Office, Moorings and the closest car parks. For comprehensive details on how to get to our moorings and regarding wheelchair accessibility click here.
The Boating Station Souters Lane, The Groves Chester, CH1 1SZ United Kingdom
