About this experience
Try your hand at skippering your own boat by hiring one of these nippy little self-steer boats in York. Rent a boat that is fun, safe, easy to pilot, and suitable for up to 5 passengers.
Highlights
- See the picturesque sights of York's riverscape at your own pace
- Steer your own motor boat on the same river that the Vikings travelled on
- Bring a hamper and non-alcoholic drinks with you, and enjoy a picnic on board
What's included
- Life jackets (compulsory for children aged 10 and under)
- Full instructions on how to drive the boat, the area of operation and the rules of the river
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Enjoy a leisurely one hour hire, exploring York from the helm of your own self-steer motorboat. Become a captain and explore the sites of York’s riverside in style.
Your private boat can accommodate up to 5 people and will provide plenty of room for you all to head out on your own aquatic adventure, exploring the same river that brought the Vikings to this beautiful city.
You will receive full instructions on how to operate your motor boat along with safety and river rules, whilst life jackets will be provided for any children. Your boat operating area is along a route that will along you to take in the whole city from the river within the one hour.
Additionally, on a half hour hire you can operate within this area and will be able to take in most of the built up section of the Ouse, or make your way down stream to the Millennium Bridge and back to the moorings again.
Please note that the boats cannot be taken past Clifton Bridge or the Millennium Bridge. You are not allowed to moor the boat up and disembark at any point on the river other than at the at King’s Staith (where your hire first began).
Terms & conditions
• Hires will begin on the hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays and at either 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM on weekends and Bank Holidays (there may be a wait of up to 15 minutes during peak times). The person hiring the boat must be at least 18 years old and be able to provide a valid means of ID.
• To ensure the safety of all our guests and other river users, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol on our Self-Drive Boats. If any member of your party is believed to be under the influence of alcohol upon arrival, they will not be permitted to board the vessel.
• You are more than welcome to bring a picnic and soft drinks along with you to enjoy on board.
• You will then be required to bring a cash security deposit with you on the day of travel (minimum £40).
• Once you have pre-booked online with GetYourGuide, you will still be required to meet the conditions of hire on arrival at the jetty. NOTE: If you do not meet the conditions of hire you will be refused.