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Prince Bishop River Cruiser

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Brown's Boathouse
Elvet Bridge
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3AF

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The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges.  Our one hour cruises, sailing every day from March until October, include full live commentary with onboard facilities including a sun deck and bar.

If you need further information on the Prince Bishop River Cruiser please call Durham Visitor Contact Centre on 03000 262626. 

 

 

 

 

 

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River Cruise£10.00 per ticket type
River Cruise£8.00 per ticket type
River Cruise£5.00 per ticket type

Children under 4 years of age go free
For sailing times and prices for the Prince Bishop River Cruiser please ring our 24 hour sailing information service on 0191 386 9525.

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    • SunnyMick
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Very good!
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 12th September 2019
      Excellent cruise along the river with drinks available and a captain who really knows the history of Durham. Great value boat trip! Read full review
    • na0mi2011
      Dudley, United Kingdom
      Peaceful and interesting
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 18th October 2019
      A gentle trip. A very still day so wonderful reflections on the water. The only way to see the best view of the cathedral. Low key. Nothing fancy but a very pleasant trip. Boat skipper very... Read full review
    • Bibcay
      Gateshead, United Kingdom
      Good
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 14th July 2020
      Done this tour absolutely ages ago. I remembered it like the yesterday. We saw an otter so happy. The tour guide was very informative I hate tours but this one was brilliant. Read full review
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