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City Cruises York

King's Staith, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SN
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City Cruises York carry thousands of private charter customers on board our vessels every year. We have an exemplary safety record and our team have operated in the River Ouse for over 30 years. All of our crew and captains undertake regular and focused training programs that result in a high level of service throughout the products and packages that we offer.

All of our fleet is unified in livery with five boats to choose from, with a wide range of prices, shapes and sizes for all your event requirements. Our boats are well maintained and have large windows for viewing, with the majority having a modern interior and open area on the upper deck.

Our experienced and knowledgeable reservations team are ready to help you arrange your bespoke event from start to finish. Once we have received an initial breif of your event requirements (advising what your event is for, what is essential, type of food, entertainment, bar, etc), the team will offer helpful tips and ideas to ensure that your event runs perfectly.

Captain James Cook
Max Capacity 80
Rates from £900.00

Our largest and most versatile vessel with regards to its facilities which makes the ideal floating venue for any Occasion from formal dinners, buffets and casino nights to a simple drinks party.

There are on ladies toilet and one gentleman's toilet at the rear of the lower deck, whilst the optional dance floor is towards the bow.

Captain James Cook is also the only boat that can be covered on the upper deck or left open to enjoy the sunshine.  

Room Layouts

Layout type Capacity
Banquet 45
Dinner Dance 80
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Features & Facilities

  • Large heated lounge
  • Spacious top deck
  • Dancefloor
  • Hot food inc. BBQ
  • 3 Toilets
  • Floodlit at night
  • Public Announcement System
  • iPod/CD background music
  • Fully Stocked Bar (except draught)
River Palace
Max Capacity 80
Rates from £700.00

The River Palace is one of our most modern vessels and is a popular choice for private charters.

Downstairs on the lower deck, you and your guests can enjoy wonderful views as you sail along by virtue of the floor to ceiling windows.

Upstairs you will find a large, open upper deck. The seating will be arranged informally so that you and your guests have an open space in which to relax, mingle and watch the world go by.

With an open upper deck and an enclosed lower deck, a private charter on board the River Palace will offer magnificent views.

Room Layouts

Layout type Capacity
Cabaret 60
Reception 80
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Features & Facilities

  • Large heated lounge
  • Dancefloor
  • Spacious open top deck
  • Informal buffets available
  • 2 Toilets
  • Floodlit at night
  • Public Announcement System
  • iPod/CD background music
  • Fully Stocked Bar (except draught)
  • Optional upper deck smoking area at the discretion of the organiser
River Prince
Max Capacity 80
Rates from £750.00

River Prince is one of our largest vessels and as such is perfect for bigger groups looking for a more informal celebration. With a newly installed galley she can also now offer hot, sit down dinners.

A spacious saloon features large panoramic windows, equipped with tables and chairs around the perimeter and a well stocked bar. Meanwhile, upstairs you will find a large, open upper deck spread across two levels.

The River Prince proves year after year to be a very popular boast for customers looking for a venue with a large saloon for dining, and open upper deck.

Eleanor Rose
Max Capacity 80
Rates from £650.00

Eleanor Rose has joined our fleet in the late Spring of 2021 and will be available for daytime charter every daytime and also on evenings, subject to availability. 

She is one of our larger vessels and offer 3 separate areas you and your guests. There is a lower salon and bar area, a bright but covered upper deck with opening windows, and an open forward area, so she is suitable for all weathers.

She offers a great venue for any type of celebration party or corporate event. The upper deck area would be ideal for a boardroom-style meeting whilst your delegates cruise along the beautiful River Ouse.

Room Layouts

Layout type Capacity
Cabaret 60
Reception 80
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Features & Facilities

  • Heated Lounge
  • Spacious top deck
  • Buffet area
  • 2 Toilets
  • Floodlit at night
  • iPod/CD background music
  • Open foredeck and optional smoking area, at the discretion of the organiser
  • Fully stocked bar (excluding draught)
River King
Max Capacity 40
Rates from £450.00

The River King is a great option for groups looking for an affordable private charter option, it is now one of our most popular private charter vessels for smaller group celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and hen parties.

Downstairs you will find a heated, enclosed and cosy saloon with large, panoramic windows, offering excellent views, whilst upstairs is an open upper deck.

The seating will be moved from the usual 'sightseeing' layout so that you and your guests have an even more open space to relax, mingle and watch the world go by.

Room Layouts

Layout type Capacity
Cabaret 25
Reception 40
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Features & Facilities

  • Large open top deck and stern deck
  • 2 Toilets
  • iPod/CD background music
  • Public announcement system
  • Floodlit at night
  • Optional uppder deck smoking area, at the discretion of the organiser
  • Fully stocked bar (excluding draught) in a large heated saloon

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