Welcome to Picnic on Windermere

Experience an unforgettable private boat trip on Windermere, reaching secluded and sheltered coves, inaccessible by foot, get a close up view of some of the magnificent houses on the lake shore.

Departing from the historic 17th century Swan Hotel Marina on the idyllic River Leven, this stretch of river is not accessible by other tour boats. Parking is free for our customers, with proof of booking shown to the Swan Hotel reception.

Avoid the crowded ferries and take a leisurely and personal cruise along the shoreline on the calm waters of Windermere. Trips are 4 hours duration, or we can shorten them to suit your itinerary. Drop offs are available in Bowness on Windermere, for a stroll round or something to eat.

Perfect for families, couples, groups of friends, hen & stag do's, and corporate events.

Our optional pre-booked picnics cater for most dietary needs, or if you wish, bring your own picnic and keep in our onboard cool boxes. If you don't fancy a picnic, why not bring a bottle of wine or some beers, kept cool onboard. Free soft drinks are provided.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Learn about some of the history of Windermere

Windermere has been enjoyed for centuries by a vast array of different interests, from distinguished gentry to WW2 aircraft factories, remnants that can still be seen to this day, there was even a commercial fishery during WW2 to help feed the nation.

Magnificent houses, both old and new grace the banks of Windermere, with private boat houses and tiered mature gardens extending to the waters edge, we will get up close for a look through the keyhole.

Picnic Choices

Choose from one of our fresh individually boxed picnic choices, (pre-booked), Traditional, Halal or Vegan, stored in our onboard cool boxes, free soft drinks provided. Made fresh to order on a daily basis. Or bring your own food and drinks.

Traditional Picnic, (per person)

Cheese savoury and ham salad half buns, Pot pasta(tomato & basil), Sausage roll portion, Scotch egg portion, Ready salted crisps, Fresh fruit salad, Flapjack tray bake, Vanilla sponge.

Halal Picnic, (per person)

Cheese savoury and halal chicken salad half buns, Pot pasta(tomato & basil), Vegan sausage roll, Vegan scotch egg portion, Ready salted crisps, Fresh fruit salad, Flapjack tray bake, Vanilla sponge

Vegan Picnic, (per person)

Vegan cheese savoury and vegan Chicken salad, Pot pasta(tomato & basil), Vegan sausage roll portion, Vegan scotch egg portion, Ready salted crisps, Fresh fruit salad, Flapjack, Brownie

Typical Picnic

Wildlife on Windermere

There is a wide variety of wildlife on Windermere, we will visit secluded coves where large flocks of wildfowl can be seen in their natural environment.

Greylag Geese

Mute Swan

Canada Goose