Activities at Steam Yacht Gondola

Ruskin Experience

Make the most of your day out on Coniston and combine your cruise with a visit to Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin.

Grand Victorian Circular Tour

Spend a day exploring the unique landscape of the Lake District by various modes of transport, in the traditional style of the Victorian era.

Groups are welcome on Steam Yacht Gondola

Groups are welcome on board Gondola. We recommend booking in advance to benefit from group rates and coach drivers' vouchers.

The Swallows & Amazons return

Hop on board Steam Yacht Gondola and experience the magic of Arthur Ransome's world of Swallows & Amazons. See real locations that influenced places in the book and see some of the film locations used for the new Swallows & Amazons movie.

Enjoy a cruise aboard Gondola this Autumn

Jump on board Gondola this Autumn and enjoy the array of spectacular colours around Coniston Water

Cruising into summer

Find out what's in store on Steam Yacht Gondola this summer.

Private charters

This beautifully restored, steam powered yacht is available for you to hire for your special event.

Wedding charters

Hold your wedding reception or post-ceremony drinks on board Steam Yacht Gondola.

Steam into spring aboard Gondola in 2018

Find out what's happening aboard Steam Yacht Gondola this Easter and spring

Gondola cruises for walkers

Take in the stunning scenery around Coniston by combining a cruise down the length of the lake with an energising 9.6km or 12.2km walk up onto the fells.

January 2018: Snowed under

It's all work, work, work over the winter

November 2017: One flag just isn't enough

Ever wondered what the different flags represent on Steam Yacht Gondola?

October 2017: Steam Yacht Gondola, or is it?

Why is it called 'Steam Yacht Gondola'?

Steaming into Autumn

Find out what's in store on Steam Yacht Gondola this autumn.

Steam Yacht Gondola Brantwood to Parkamoor trail

This Lake District walk starts and ends with a trip on Coniston’s famous steam-powered Steam Yacht Gondola, providing a perfect opportunity to view the area’s spectacular scenery from the water as well as from the fells during your walk.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Steam Yacht Gondola Lake Bank to Coniston

This beautiful walk is in two distinct parts. The first takes you up to 200m above sea level and the second part follows the lake shore path, and both have wonderful views.

• Moderate
• 4 hours
• 7.6 miles (12.2km)

Steam Yacht Gondola Parkamoor to Brantwood trail

This Lake District walk starts and ends with a trip on Coniston’s famous steam-powered Steam Yacht Gondola, providing a perfect opportunity to view the area’s spectacular scenery from the water as well as from the fells during your walk.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

April 2017: Loungying Around

Plush just got plusher with newly upholstered seating in the aft saloon.