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Historic Steam Yacht Gondola

The unrivalled sailing experience in the Lake District

Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN

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Passengers enjoying a trip on the Steam Yacht Gondola, Coniston, Lake District

Important notice

To help manage bookings on our cruises, we don’t release all tickets for presale. Tickets are usually available to purchase on the day, check with the crew at the jetty and buy with cash or card payment onboard. We look forward to seeing you.

Planning your visit

Gondola on Coniston Water
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Planning your visit 

Find out all you need to know before your visit to the Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water.

Gondola, a rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht, on Coniston Water, Lake District, Cumbria
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Book a cruise on Steam Yacht Gondola 

Soak up the nostalgia of the bygone age of steam with a cruise on the Gondola yacht and choose from three routes around Coniston Water.

The Steam Yacht Gondola full of passengers exploring Coniston Water in the Lake District, Cumbria
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Group cruises on Steam Yacht Gondola 

Groups are welcome to join sailings on the historic Steam Yacht Gondola to cruise Coniston Water. Find out how to make a group booking and the benefits you'll receive.

Crew members in the Engine Room on Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District
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Be a Steam Yacht Gondola engineer for a day – gift experience 

Roll up your sleeves and join the crew for a hands-on, one-to-one full day experience on the Steam Yacht Gondola, a magnificent Victorian steamboat.

Venue hire

Gondola, a rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht, on Coniston Water, Lake District
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Private charters and weddings on the Steam Yacht Gondola 

This beautifully restored steam powered yacht makes for the most unusual of experiences for your wedding, party or corporate event in the Lake District.

Crew members in the Engine Room on Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District
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Be a Steam Yacht Gondola engineer for a day – gift experience 

Roll up your sleeves and join the crew for a hands-on, one-to-one full day experience on the Steam Yacht Gondola, a magnificent Victorian steamboat.

Passengers aboard the Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District, Cumbria

Book your visit

To ensure you get a ticket, book on line up until 10am on the day of travel. After 10am, purchase tickets onboard by cash or card, subject to availability. Every Thursday time slots will be available for the next 28 days.

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