Self-Steer Boat Rental

Tour Highlights

• Steer your own motor boat on the same river that the Vikings travelled on
• See the picturesque sights of York's riverscape at your own pace
• Bring a hamper and non-alcoholic drinks with you, and enjoy a picnic on board

Tour Details

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

Tour Include

• 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

Tour Exclude

• £40 cash security deposit (you will need to bring this with you on the day)
• Drinks or snacks (but you are welcome to bring these with you with the exception of alcohol)

Important Notes

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Cash

Not allowed

• Smoking
• Alcohol and drugs

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour.

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women