City Cruises - Self-Drive Landing

City Cruises - Self-Drive Landing

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  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Take the helm on board your own self drive motor boat! Book a morning Red Boat hire in advance at the Early Bird Special price.

We happily welcome well-behaved dogs on board our Daytime Sightseeing Cruises, River Bus Service, and Self Drive Boats, at no additional cost, as long as they are kept on a leash. Please note that only Guide/Hearing Dogs are permitted on our Dining Cruises and Santa Experience.

If you have not pre-booked online in advance, both card and cash payments are accepted at the Self Drive landing. Furthermore, a minimum refundable security bond of £40 is mandatory for all rentals, which can be paid in full by either card (preferred) or cash upon arrival. If you choose to pay the security deposit via card, the refund will typically clear in your bank account by the third working day.

The security bond is there in case you cause deliberate damage to the boat whilst you are hiring it, return the boat to the Self Drive Landing later than the agreed time, return the boat in such a state that additional cleaning time is required before it can be hired out again, unduly harass other river users or deliberately flaunt the rules of the river. In any of these instances, you risk part or all of your security bond being retained.

“While the notion of mooring the boat and having a picnic elsewhere may be appealing, it is not allowed to do so due to shallow areas along the river banks. The only permissible location to moor the boat is back at the Self Drive landing at the conclusion of your rental period, as trying to halt or moor anywhere else may damage the vessel and result in forfeiture of your deposit.

Nevertheless, feel free to bring a picnic and soft drinks on board to enjoy. Please keep in mind that bringing alcoholic beverages on board is not allowed, and Self Drive boats cannot be rented if you or any members of your group are under the influence of alcohol.”

“If you choose to pre-book Self-Drive boats, morning reservations are available from 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on weekends and Bank Holidays, at the Early Bird price.

Afternoon bookings can be made online between 12:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. However, please note that the final hour hire from October 29th to November 19th is at 2:30 p.m.

When you book online, you will only be required to pay in advance for the boat rental. The cash security deposit (minimum £40) must be brought with you on the day of your trip. Although you may have pre-booked online, you will still be required to fulfill the rental conditions when you arrive at the jetty. If you are found to not meet the rental requirements, you will receive a full refund from our Sales Office electronically, not at the jetty. “

The Self-Drive Boats are a unique and fun way to explore the River Ouse and the city of York on your own, without the need for a skipper or any previous boating experience.

You can rent a Self-Drive Boat by the hour, and it comes equipped with everything you need to operate the boat, including a full safety briefing, life jackets, and a map of the river and local area. You will need to provide a valid photo ID and a refundable deposit when renting a boat.

Our online self-drive boat rentals are offered for a duration of one hour. However, if you prefer, you can rent for either 30 minutes or one hour at the quayside on the day of your visit.

To ensure your comfort during the cruise, we suggest wearing comfortable clothing and footwear. It is also advisable to bring along a light jacket or sweater in case of cooler temperatures.

While visiting York, there are numerous attractions to discover in the vicinity, including the iconic York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum. Moreover, you can leisurely walk along the renowned city walls or explore the charming shops and cafes located in the Shambles.

Digital Gift Cards are the perfect way to give someone an experience that lets them schedule their adventure at their convenience! A City Experiences digital gift card can be purchased anytime and is valid on all City Experiences, City Cruises, Walks, and Devour Tours experiences that take place in the US and in the UK. Gift cards can be used to pre-purchase experiences and upgrades online or through our contact center but cannot be redeemed for on-board/in-experience purchases.

In York, there may be occasional instances of elevated river levels and strength of current which could affect our Self-Drive hire. Nonetheless, we will strive to continue our voyages as long as it is safe to proceed. However, our smallest boat may face limitations and be unable to pass beneath the bridges at a certain point.

City Cruises - Self-Drive Landing: Reviews

Fantastic experience: Great experience definitely a must do!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant experience! I never knew there was a thing, we enjoyed this so much and so excited to be able to do it again. Lady was so helpful telling us everything we needed to know about it and it is so straight forward, fun and easy to do❤️

Fantastic experience: Brilliant! Friendly staff and a fun trip out.

Fantastic experience: Fabulous experience. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our cruise up and down the river. The boats are basic, functional and easily captained by complete newbies. My wife managed piloting just fine having never been on a boat before! I'd rate this as more of a fair weather activity, as you can see from my photo we had some rain which made visibility awkward (I had to pop the canvas roof, lean over and wipe the screen with my hand) but I can well imagine this being incredibly pleasant in the sunshine. The staff on the dock were very helpful, approachable and explained everything clearly. A unique view of a fabulous city which must be experienced.

Positive experience: Good fun look out for offers

Fantastic experience: A lovely way to see the city from a different angle. You drive the boat 4 bridges North up to Clifton Bridge then back South to Millennium Bridge. Simple controls and fairly slow so no chance of crashing it! Also they have a walk-up service for those that haven't booked ahead of time.

Fantastic experience: Best experience for my friend birthday, we rent one boat and feel so comfortable and fun, if I have a chance I’ll do it again.

Fantastic experience: As a complete novice I found the self drive boat easy to use. Was given instructions before use and it was straight off along the river. It was a beautiful day so it just added to the experience. Had a great time and will definitely go on again .

Positive experience: I was sceptical at first but quite fun for couples or family. The boat is ridiculously slow and load so it'll get boring and uncomfortable after 30 mins. You do travel quite a distance and see much more than u would on the cruise

Fantastic experience: Fabulous the kid's loved it

Fantastic experience: So good to go on this self drive boats for an hour.

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Fantastic experience: Lovely experience with kids

Fantastic experience: Really fun way to see York, great price for the experience and was much easier than I thought! Thankfully not many large boats to maneuver around and a lovely peaceful trip down the water on an easy route. The boats are v loud though so that's worth noting if you have young children

Positive experience: Enjoyable self dive up and down the river for an hour. We had some light rain for some of the trip so had a tarpaulin on which made it a bit of a tight squeeze driving if you're over 6foot. Also with no wipers it made visibility harder. Once the rain stopped and the tarp was rolled back, it was a lot better experience.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, kids loved it. The boat is easy to navigate and the hour is long enough to get a fair distance up and down the river.

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Pre-Booking Advised! We advise pre-booking your cruise on our website - it's a great way to plan your visit to York!

Step on-board and take a seat on the top deck or wrapped up warm in our enclosed saloon - wherever you sit you will have a great view to uncover the history of our ancient city and the immense impact the River Ouse has had on its development. From the impact of flooding over the centuries to its prosperity as an inland port, bringing precious goods from across the globe into York, including the humble cocoa bean, that super-charged York’s world-famous chocolate industry.

You’ll discover more about all this history, as well as picking up some local knowledge, thanks to live, on-board commentary from our home-grown skippers. During your cruise, treat yourself at our on-board bar, stocked with a selection of beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.

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There are four guaranteed cruises from each of our landings:

King's Staith Landing: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00. Lendal Bridge Landing: 10:40, 12:10, 13:40, 15:10.

Many more trips operate, usually every 30-45 mins... Times are displayed at the landings and online! Also from City Cruises York... Evening Sightseeing with our Early Evening Cruise and Floodlit Evening Cruise ! Dining Cruises , take your pick from Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Evening Dinner! We WON a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2021. We WON Visit York's Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. We were NOMINATED for a York Press Business Award 2021. We are ACCREDITED by AA's Covid-19 Confident. We are ACCREDITED by Visit Britain's 'We're Good To Go'. We are MEMBERS of the Good Business Charter.

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Under Pressure, Biden Allows Ukraine to Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia

White House officials said the president’s major policy shift extended only to what they characterized as acts of self-defense so that Ukraine could protect Kharkiv, its second-largest city.

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By David E. Sanger and Edward Wong

David E. Sanger, reporting from Washington, has covered superpower competition for three decades. Edward Wong, reporting from Prague, has long experience as a foreign correspondent and is traveling with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

President Biden, in a major shift pressed by his advisers and key allies, has authorized Ukraine to conduct limited strikes inside Russia with American-made weapons, opening what could well be a new chapter in the war for Ukraine, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

Mr. Biden’s decision appears to mark the first time that an American president has allowed limited military responses on artillery, missile bases and command centers inside the borders of a nuclear-armed adversary. White House officials insisted, however, that the authorization extended only to what they characterized as acts of self-defense, so that Ukraine could protect Kharkiv, its second-largest city, and the surrounding areas from missiles, glide bombs and artillery shells from just over the border.

“The president recently directed his team to ensure that Ukraine is able to use U.S.-supplied weapons for counter-fire purposes in the Kharkiv region so Ukraine can hit back against Russian forces that are attacking them or preparing to attack them,” a U.S. official said in a statement issued by the administration. “Our policy with respect to prohibiting the use of ATACMS or long-range strikes inside of Russia has not changed,” the statement continued, referring to an artillery system, provided to Ukraine, that has the capability to reach deep inside Russian territory.

The decision by Mr. Biden was reported earlier on Thursday by Politico.

American officials said that the change in policy went into effect on Thursday.

Though the White House cast the decision as a narrow one, allowing the Ukrainians to strike pre-emptively if they see evidence of preparations for an attack, or in response to a Russian barrage near Kharkiv, the implications are clearly much broader. Until now, Mr. Biden has flatly refused to let Ukraine use American-made weapons outside of Ukrainian borders, no matter what the provocation, saying that any attack on Russian territory risked violating his mandate to “avoid World War III.”

But having reversed his position, even in limited circumstances, Mr. Biden has clearly crossed a red line that he himself drew. And administration officials conceded that if Russia mounted other attacks from inside its territory beyond Kharkiv, the president’s restrictions could be subject to further loosening. “This is a new reality,” one senior official said, declining to speak on the record, “and perhaps a new era” in the Ukraine conflict.

Much may depend on how the Russians react to the change in the next days and weeks — or whether they react at all. Russia has warned that it will respond, in unspecified ways, if the United States shifts policy. Last week, as word of an impending change took place, Russia conducted drills for the forces that move and deploy tactical nuclear weapons, in what appeared to be a signal to Washington.

Russia has repeatedly played the nuclear card in the 27 months since it invaded Ukraine, mostly notably in October 2022, when it appeared the entire Russian military invasion of Ukraine could collapse. Gen. Mark A. Milley, then the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, often talked about the “nuclear paradox,” that the closer the Russians came to losing in Ukraine, the higher the nuclear peril.

But now Mr. Biden’s reversal raises a new question: How will Russia react to strikes that employ American weapons inside its territory? It is impossible to know exactly where President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will draw his red line. Mr. Putin has not responded to Britain’s decision to ease the restrictions on its weapons, but in the Russian leader’s mind, the United States is a different kind of rival.

Inside the White House, Mr. Biden’s deliberations were very closely held, known only to a very narrow group of aides. But The New York Times revealed last week that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had come back from a sobering trip to Kyiv and privately told the president that his 27-month-long ban against shooting American weapons into Russian territory was now placing parts of Ukraine in peril. The Russians, he said, were exploiting the president’s ban and mounting constant attacks from a safe haven just inside the Russian border.

But by that time, Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser, and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III had already concluded that the geography of the battle around Kharkiv would require an exception to the hard rule that the United States had set against firing into Russia, senior officials said. Ukraine was suffering from what one official called “an artificial line” in the middle of the battlefield that kept them from responding to devastating attacks. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Austin concluded that it made no sense to restrict the Ukrainians from responding — even while maintaining a ban on using American equipment for long-range strikes deep into Russia.

Some American allies had already gone further. Britain weeks ago allowed Ukraine to use its Storm Shadow long-range missile systems for attacks anywhere in Russia, and France and Germany recently took the same position. So did Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO.

From the outside, it appeared that each of those countries was mounting a campaign to get Mr. Biden to change his mind. But American officials insisted that only Britain reached its decision before Washington did, and that by the time the major European allies supported the change, they had been told Mr. Biden was headed in the same direction.

The decision follows weeks of intense behind-the-scenes conversation with the Ukrainians, made more urgent after Russia began a major assault on Kharkiv around May 10.

Three days later, on May 13, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Austin and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., held one of their regularly scheduled secure video conferences with their Ukrainian counterparts. Once again, the Ukrainians pressed for Mr. Biden to lift U.S. restrictions on firing into Russian territory, arguing that the president’s concerns about escalation were overblown. But now, they said, the issue had become more urgent because the Russians were shelling civilian sites around Kharkiv from inside their border — knowing that the Ukrainians could not fully respond.

After the meeting, officials said, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Austin and General Brown decided to recommend to the president that he reverse his position. But they kept the decision very close. Two days later, on May 15, Mr. Sullivan conveyed the recommendation to Mr. Biden, who — for the first time — said he was inclined to carve out an exception that would allow the Ukrainians to strike back, even if Russian attacks were coming from just a few miles behind the Russian border. By then, Mr. Blinken was already in Kyiv and had heard the case for a reversal directly from President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The same day as the private meeting with Mr. Sullivan, the president saw Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, the four-star commander of the U.S. European Command and the supreme allied commander for Europe. He was in Washington for an annual meeting of all the combatant commanders, and told Mr. Biden that he also agreed that the ban on firing into Russia was posing a danger to Ukraine — though he, too, one official said, was concerned about the possible Russian reactions.

Mr. Blinken returned from Kyiv and saw Mr. Biden and Mr. Sullivan on the evening of May 17 in the Oval Office, saying that he emerged convinced that the United States had to alter its stance. It was clear by then that Mr. Biden was in agreement, officials said, but the president insisted that before he issued a formal decision, he wanted a meeting of his national security “principals” to consider the risks. That meeting did not take place until last week, just as news of Mr. Blinken’s change of view leaked out.

White House officials were clearly angry about the leak, and some said they were worried it would tip off the Russians or interfere with the final decision-making. The formal orders did not get conveyed to the Pentagon until earlier this week. Mr. Blinken, who knew the change was coming, hinted at the possibility in Moldova, where he left open the possibility that the United States might “adapt and adjust” its stance because the situation on the ground had changed. But he did not say that the president had already reversed course, and White House officials refused to comment.

Mr. Biden has never publicly commented on the internal debate that led him to change his approach. So it is unclear whether he now believes that the risk of escalation — including nuclear escalation — has declined, or whether the prospect that Ukraine might lose more territory changed his view.

So few members of the National Security Council or the Pentagon knew of the change that a Pentagon spokeswoman, Sabrina Singh, was still defending the old policy on Thursday afternoon in a briefing for reporters. She repeatedly said that there was no change. “The security assistance that we provide Ukraine is to be used within Ukraine, and we don’t encourage attacks or enable attacks inside of Russia,” she said.

But she insisted that Ukraine could be effective by focusing on tactical and operational targets that directly influence the conflict within its boundaries, she said. “So our policy hasn’t changed.”

In fact, it had, days before. No one had told her, defense officials say, that Mr. Austin had already released orders to allow Ukraine to open fire, with American weapons, on military targets over the Russian border. U.S. officials now say they expect that the first counterattacks with American weapons will begin within hours or days.

David E. Sanger covers the Biden administration and national security. He has been a Times journalist for more than four decades and has written several books on challenges to American national security. More about David E. Sanger

Edward Wong is a diplomatic correspondent who has reported for The Times for more than 24 years from New York, Baghdad, Beijing and Washington. He was on a team of Pulitzer Prize finalists for Iraq War coverage. More about Edward Wong

Our Coverage of the War in Ukraine

News and Analysis

The decision by the Biden administration to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia  with American-made weapons fulfills a long-held wish by officials in Kyiv  that they claimed was essential to level the playing field.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested that Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied arms could expand beyond the current limitation  to strikes in the Kharkiv area.

Top Ukrainian military officials have warned that Russia is building up troops near northeastern Ukraine , raising fears that a new offensive push could be imminent.

Zelensky Interview: In an interview with The New York Times, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine challenged the West  over its reluctance to take bolder action.

Tug of War:  Fueled in part by the Ukraine war, tensions have been mounting in former Soviet states like Georgia and Moldova , pitting those favoring closer relations with Russia against those orientated more toward Europe.

Fleeing a War Zone: A 98-year-old Ukrainian grandmother stumbled past corpses and bomb craters  to escape Russia’s attacks.

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    Things to Do, Attractions, Family Friendly, Great Outdoors. City Cruises York - Sightseeing Cruises. Awarded TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Award in 2021! Location: Kings Staith, York, YO1 9SN. Telephone: 020 77 400 400 Call Us. Email: [email protected] Email us. Socials: Visit our website.

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    City Cruises York are delighted to offer a unique perspective of York on-board one of our comfortable riverboats. We have something for everyone including sightseeing trips,BBQ cruises, party cruises and self-drive boats. Escape the city rush and relax with City Cruises York. All of our vessels have fully stocked bars, open top decks,and toilet ...

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    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Write a review. See all photos. About. City Cruises York are delighted to offer a unique perspective of York on-board one of our comfortable riverboats. We have something for everyone including sightseeing trips,BBQ cruises, party cruises and self-drive boats. Escape the city rush and relax with City Cruises York.

  12. City Cruises York

    City Cruises York are delighted to offer a unique perspective of York on-board one of our comfortable riverboats. We have something for everyone including sightseeing trips,BBQ cruises, party cruises and self-drive boats. Escape the city rush and relax with City Cruises York. All of our vessels have fully stocked bars, open top decks,and toilet ...

  13. Self-Drive Boat Hire!

    Self-Drive Boat Hire! - City Cruises York, York Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor. City Cruises York. 2,452 Reviews. #2 of 5 Boat Tours & Water Sports in York. Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities. York YO1 9SN, England. Open today: 09:00 - 17:30.

  14. Captain your own self-drive boat with City Cruises York

    Description. Fancy taking charge of your own boat? City Cruises York has a fleet of fourteen self-drive boats, perfect for your own family outing exploring the river Ouse. Don't worry shipmates, no experience is required as you will be given full instructions, a map and life jackets for your children. Bring a picnic and watch the world go by ...

  15. York Sightseeing Cruises on the River Ouse

    The city's waterways were instrumental in shaping York across more than a millennium of history, and City Cruises offer an exclusive way to discover the one-of-a-kind city with Daytime and Evening Sightseeing Cruises. Upon boarding one of seven modern vessels, passengers can relax in the comfort in the enclosed, heated saloon, or enjoy the ...

  16. 2024 Self-Drive Boat Hire in York provided by City Cruises York

    1. York. Stop: 60 minutes. Embark on our self-drive boat experience in York for an enchanting journey through the city's historic waterways. Glide along the tranquil river, passing under picturesque bridges. Admire iconic landmarks like York Minster and medieval city walls, steeped in centuries of history.

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    Book Your Private Event In York With City Cruises! Our private charter cruises are perfect for special events, parties, and corporate functions. With an impeccable safety record and over 30 years of experience on the water, you can trust us to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for you and your guests. Group Travel Organisers, Itinerary ...