National Weekend: Self-Drive Boats

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Sunday 06 August 2023 09:45 - 11:00

From £9.50

Listed by Spice National

This event is for those booked on the Spice National Weekend in Historic York.

Are ye ready to experience York like a true Viking? Let's set sail!

Climb aboard one a self-drive motor boat, taking up to seven of your fellow Viking warriors with you and navigate the same river that brought the mighty Norsemen to York.

Don't worry if it is your first time! We'll give you full instructions. You'll have up to an hour to explore the river and make some memories!

We'll take it in turns so that everyone who wants to can have a go at driving.

Red boats York

Includes

  • 60 minutes on the water
  • Full instruction
River Ouse in York

Location & Itinerary

Itinerary

9:45am. Meet us at the Radisson Hotel reception to walk to Kings Staith

10:00am. Boarding and instruction

11:00am. Return

In case lots of people book and we need several boats, we may need to stagger the start times by a few minutes, but you'll still get a full hour on the water.

Is this for me?

This is an optional activity for those on our Spice National Weekend in Historic York.

Sorry, the boats are not wheelchair accessible.

Meeting Point

We'll meet in the hotel reception at 9:45am prompt ready to walk to the boat. If you prefer to go directly to the boat then please meet us at King's Staith Landing, YO1 9SN at 10am.

Availability & Pricing

TypePrice
Member£9.50Available

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Radisson Hotel, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JF

Host & Everything Else

Please dress comfortably and appropriately for an outdoor experience and remember that it is likely to be cooler on the water.

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