ChesterBoat
Chester, Cheshire
About ChesterBoat
Step aboard the Lady Diana, Mark Twain or The Jackie and set sail on Chester's beautiful River Dee.
Half-hour City Cruises are just right for young sailors, travelling to the city limits and giving an introduction to the city's Roman, Medieval, and Industrial past. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as ducks, swans, cormorants, and kingfishers.
Make the most of your day in Chester by combining your half-hour crusie with an open top City Sightseeing bus tour (from April to October). Ask for a Combined ticket, enjoy your half-hour cruise, then step aboard the tour bus for a one-hour round trip or 24 hours of hop on hop off travel around the city.
For a longer adventure, Two-hour Iron Bridge Cruises head out of the city and through the leafy Cheshire countryside, up to the Duke of Westminster's Eaton Estate. Pack a picnic and enjoy a drink from the bar on this leisurely cruise.
A highlight of the calendar is our Santa Special Cruises in December. Our VIP guest from the North Pole will be landing on the Lady Diana with a sack full of festive books, and the ChesterBoat elves will be on hand with plenty of activities, refreshments, songs, and fun.
See a different side of Chester
Sit back,relax, and let us take care of the driving! A cruise on the River Dee is a great way to see a different side of historic Chester. From The Groves we head upstream past the fabulous homes and gardens of Boughton and out into the leafy Cheshire countryside of the Duke of Westminster's Eaton Estate.
Combine your cruise with an open top bus tour
From April to October you can combine your half-hour cruise with an open top City Sightseeing bus tour of Chester. Ask for a Combined ticket, enjoy your half-hour cruise, then step aboard the bus for a one-hour round trip or hop on hop off travel around Chester for 24 hours. Two fun tours in one great value ticket.
Perfect to visit in all seasons
Cruising on the River Dee isn't just for the summer - in the winter months you can warm up onboard with a hot chocolate in our cosy heated lounges, and even meet Father Christmas on our Santa Special Cruises.
Facilities
Toilets
Card Payments Accepted
Dog Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 11:00 - 16:00
We are open daily from February half term until mid December, and selected dates out of season. Please see our website for exact sailing dates and times.
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
- Child (5-15) : £4.00
- Adult (16-18+) : £9.00
Prices given are for Half-hour City Cruises, not including the bus tour, based on purchasing tickets on arrival at the quayside. Discounts are available when booking online.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
All boats have a bar onboard serving hot and cold drinks, and a limited selection of snacks such as crisps and biscuits.
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Contact Details
ChesterBoat
Souters Lane
The Groves
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1SZ
England
Our moorings are just outside Hickory's Smokehouse.
Tel: 01244325394
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Our moorings are served by the City Sightseeing tour bus (April to October). We are approximately a 20 minutes walk from Chester Bus Interchange for other bus routes, and 25-30 minute walk from Chester Railway Station.
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