Name: York River Bus: City Cruises
Address: Kings Staith, York, YO1 9SN, United Kingdom, York, YO1 9SN, United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 77 400 400

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York River Bus: City Cruises

From Campsite to the City—And Back!

Location: Kings Staith, York, YO1 9SN

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Riverbus: City Cruises

From Campsite To The City - And Back!

Ready to swap the campsite for a day in the city without the traffic?

Trade the stress of the road for the river breeze—your scenic campsite connection to the city is back! Whether you are staying at Naburn, Acaster Malbis, or Bishopthorpe, our Riverbus is the smartest way to leave the car behind and arrive in the heart of York feeling relaxed.

The Ultimate Route
Skip the congestion and arrive in style via the scenic River Ouse.

100% Dog-Friendly
We love our regular four-legged passengers! Bring your dog at no extra cost.

Stunning Views
Spot the 13th-century Bishopthorpe Palace and beautiful local countryside.

Premium Comfort
Relax on the sun deck or in our heated saloon with full bar facilities.

We strongly advise pre-booking to guarantee your seat.

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Where to meet

City Centre Landing: King's Staith Landing, YO1 9SN
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The Riverfront, Bishopthorpe: YO23 2SB
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Naburn Lock: YO19 4RU
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Acaster Malbis: YO23 2UH
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Important Information

Schedule: Sat & Sun (April to Sept) and Tues & Thurs during York School Holidays.
Parking: Parking is not permitted at Bosun's for Riverbus passengers.
Accessibility: King's Staith is accessible; campsite landings are managed independently.

Don’t just take our word for it!

★★★★★

"I booked a return trip from Naburn Lock. It is totally dog friendly—I'd say most of the people on board had dogs. Easy to book online, clear communication, and everything was bang on time. Such a pleasant, scenic way to travel into the city centre and very good value for money."

— SusieLips, TripAdvisor

Also from City Cruises York...

York City Cruise - York's No. 1 sightseeing tour.
Self-Drive Boat – Captain your own boat!
York Fish and Chips Cruise - Enjoy fish & chips as you sail.
Alive After Five Cruise - The river's happiest hour.
Evening Escape on the Ouse - Free boarding drink!
Party Nights Afloat - York’s ultimate floating nightclub!
Private Hire! - Book your own unforgettable event.

Opening Times

Operating Days:
Sat & Sun: April to September
Tues & Thurs: York School Holidays (24th July to 28th August)

Morning (Boarding/Departure):
09:20/09:30 - Naburn Lock
09:35/09:45 - Acaster Malbis
10:05/10:15 - Bishopthorpe
Arrival/Disembarking in York at 10:55

Afternoon (Disembarking/Departure):
Boarding at 15:45, Departure at 16:00 in York
16:35/16:40 - Bishopthorpe
17:00/17:05 - Acaster Malbis
17:10/17:15 - Naburn Lock

Live availability is on the City Cruises website...