Celebrate your special occasion on board steam yacht Gondola, an event venue which is both stunning and truly romantic.
Catering packages are available. Canapés, afternoon tea or a full buffet menu is available with on board service and can be devised according to your own tastes and special dietary requirements.
A cold buffet only can be provided. If hot drinks are required, flasks can be made available. Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages can also be provided. Please call Lucy's on 015394 32288 or Wilfs on 01539 822329 to discuss your individual requirements .
We regret that due to recent changes in licensing laws, we are unable to accept parties who wish to bring their own food and drink.
Seating capacity
Gondola has inside seating capacity for 40 and can carry a total of 86 passengers. If catering is being provided, the maximum number of passengers recommended is 50.
Evening private hire costs in 2009
Off peak fees:
From £395 for one hour (maximum sailing time of 2 hours)
Peak fees: (Fridays and Saturdays during May, June, July ,August and September)
From £480 for the first hour (maximum sailing time of 2 hours)
For a tour around the lake, we recommend a one and a half hour cruise; maximum sailing time of 2 hours. Gondola cannot sail when dark, so cruises must end by dusk.
These costs are based on embarking and disembarking your guests at Coniston Pier (Lake Road).
Entertainment
Special entertainment can be arranged on board Gondola, such as a jazz / blues band or string quartet subject to availability and at extra cost. Please bear in mind that the number of musicians in the band need to be counted as passengers when constructing your list of invitations.
Bad weather
It is rare that evening sailings have to be cancelled. If however it is too windy to sail, depending on wind direction, your function can take place on Gondola whilst moored up to Coniston jetty.
Bookings
If you would like to make a booking or find out information regarding availability, please call our Bookings Office on 015394 63831 or email Jo Haughton.
We look forward to welcoming you on board!
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