Sail away with us

From our moorings on The Groves in Chester we head south, passing some spectacular homes and gardens as we make our way out of the city and into leafy Cheshire countryside. Upstream of Chester, the River Dee meanders through the Eaton Estate, the ancestral home of the Duke of Westminster. We make our turn at the picturesque Aldford Iron Bridge and then sail back downstream to the city.

This is a very tranquil stretch of the Dee with opportunities to spot wildlife, including swans, herons, cormorants, moorhens and kingfishers, so keep your camera ready! An informative sightseeing commentary will share interesting facts and stories about the river and its surroundings.

There is a fully stocked bar onboard, in case you would like to enjoy a hot or cold drink as we make our way upstream. You are more than welcome to bring a picnic with you to eat onboard, but please note that alcohol must be purchased from the onboard bar.

Cruises can sell out and we cannot guarantee a spot for you without a ticket or reservation, so don’t forget to book in advance. Please note that tickets are not refundable, although we would be happy to move your booking to another date if you can’t make it.

Travelling with children? In our experience the half-hour cruise is ideal for kids – they normally find the two-hour cruise a bit too long.