City Cruises York Afternoon Tea Review: May 2018
The King’s Staith Landing location, on the picturesque river Ouse in York, is where City Cruises York depart for their amazing Afternoon Tea cruise.
Their fully roofed brilliant boat will protect you from natures elements and allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy.
All aboard! Let Captain James Cook and his team of loyal skippers, sail you down the river Ouse in style, for a full 1 hour and 45 minutes, ship ahoy.
Onboard the setting was lovely with gorgeous gingham lemon and white clothed tables, blue covered seating and fabulous floral centre pieces. I loved that the afternoon tea had been wrapped over in clingfilm to keep all your goodies fresh and fabulous.
While you enjoy your afternoon Tea, you will have the pleasure of listening to marvellous musical melodies along with some of the Captains commentary…and comedy. As you can see, giggles and fun were plentiful…and so were the food offerings.
Afternoon tea included fantastic finger sandwiches, fruit scone with jam & cream, an array of dainty sweet treats, tea and coffee. Also, you can add on prosecco, if you fancy getting fizzy with some bubbles.
During your sail, get your camera ready, and prepare to snap away, as you will see some sensational sights. Bishopthorpe Palace is the stunning residence of his Grace the Archbishop of York.
The York Motor Yacht Club, landing ground and club, has some incredible vessels docked up for you to admire.
As if that was not enough you will see York’s rowing club, and the many bridges, with their elaborate delightful décor.
The Afternoon Tea on City Cruises York was a chic, classy and a charming way to spend an Afternoon in York.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
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I had so much fun when I was in York in 2014. I’d love to go back and do this cruise.
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Oh you must go Jim, I went in 2016 and have not looked back – love the place and this Afternoon Tea cruise was amazing x
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i love going on cruises and this looks like such a fun place to go and visit. Not to mention that food looks yummy!
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Me too, and this one was just spot on. We had a great sail and the Afternoon Tea was yummy x
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Really want to go to York this year! This looks really fun I hope you had a great time 🙂
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You must!! Deffo give this afternoon tea cruise a go when you are in York x
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I’d love to visit York! We love the city cruises we’ve been on in different cities and often jump the thames clipper.
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Well if you would love to go, you must haha. This cruise was amazing and a bonus that it was an Afternoon tea sailing x
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what a lovely way to have an afternoon tea 🙂 My parents live in York now, and it is such a beautiful city
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It is a beautiful city, and they are very lucky to live in York! The afternoon Tea was super x
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What a fab post this is Melanie! I love cruises and afternoon teas and this experience by city cruises looks like a great way to spend an afternoon.
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Aw thank you! Me too, and deffo a perfect way to spend an Afternoon for sure x
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Ok this is SO cool !! I would love to do something like this !
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Very cool, and yeah you must! A fab way to enjoy an Afternoon Tea x
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What a nice looking cruise. Perfect for a summer day. Those treats are everything!
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I could not agree more! We had a fab time aboard x
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Such a blissfull afternoon….
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It was indeedy…bliss with sweet treats to enjoy haha x
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I’ve never been to York but always wanted to! I’d love to do this city cruise with afternoon tea, it sounds like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!
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Ooo you must visit York, such a picture perfect place! Amazing Afternoon tea and well worth doing x
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We’ve seen the boat when we’ve been to York but decided against it when we had the children with us. We’ll definitely make time to go on our own, it looks amazing.
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Sounds like a plan. with the Afternoon Tea make sure you book in advance…hop on over to their website for more info x
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This is my idea of fun and a perfect afternoon for me! The cruise looks good and the afternoon tea even better! Love the look of the giant profiterole!
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It was fabulous!! Haha the giant profiterole was lush and the whole day was wonderful x
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This look like a really beautiful cruise. You get afternoon tea and you get to see the beautiful York. I will have to do this if I ever go to the UK.
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For sure, lovely cruise and even better with Afternoon Tea too – yummy x
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I love the idea of having afternoon tea on a river cruise, I know there’s one on the Thames in London that i want to do x
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It was fab, and the Afternoon Tea on City cruises York was lovely, as plenty of fresh clean air and fab scenery too x
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What a lovely and different way to enjoy an afternoon tea for a special occasion 🙂
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It was very lovely we had a marvellous day out for sure x
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This cruise just looks soo delightful and peaceful! The food also looks pretty great! I can imagine what beauty there would be cruising along as the sun sets and the vistas were breathtaking!
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You pretty much have it spot on…and lots of yummy treats as well made it extra sweet x
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What a lovely idea, it looks so pretty with the table clothes. Great to have afternoon tea with a view too!
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We loved the table clothes! It was just amazing 🙂 x
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Oh wow. Such a relaxing experience to travel, dine and have fun! I am sure the sights were awesome! The food sure looked like they were delicious too!
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Great sights, staff and the food was scrummy and really hit the spot x
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This looks fantastic! Especially that cream puff!
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Ooo yes, that was all scoffed in no time at all x
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I didn’t know there was something like that in York. I so want to go back there soon! Such a pretty place. And with tea and other treats! That is a winner!
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I can see why you do now! It was a wonderful winner and a worthwhile activity x
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Such a fantastic and unique way to enjoy afternoon tea, looks absolutely perfect!
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It was a perfect afternoon, I cant wait to do this again x
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I have never been to this part of the world – it looks lovely. What a fab idea for afternoon tea. Kaz
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You should Kat, York is amazing! This Afternoon Tea cruise is worth the trip alone x
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York has always been one of my favourite North Yorkshire Cities (being a Yorkshire lad myself). I didn’t know they did cruises until now. Can’t wait to try one.
Thanks for Sharing.
John M
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I could not agree more John, I wouldn’t mind planning a move to York! I bet, let me know how you get on John x
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Sounds like a nice thing to do. Can’t beat a decent afternoon tea x
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I agree! Afternoon Tea and a cruise are a win win for me x
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This looks like great fun.I love our local city cruises but don’t think they do afternoon tea
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Easy solution here, this is a perfect excuse for a break away to York x
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Its been forever since I last visited York, it would be awesome to enjoy such a lovely cruise
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You should deffo make a trip back, there is so much to see and do. Give this Afternoon Tea cruise a whirl, we had a fab time x
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Looks fab. I’ve been to York so many times but never for a river cruise.
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Ooo well looks like you have just found a new activity when you go back and Visit York x
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Ooh, this is right up my street! Next time I’m in York I’m 100% going on a river cruise 🙂
Louise x
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I can see why! Have a fab time Louise, and let me know how you get on. 🙂 x
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Oh this looks great! I love a good afternoon tea but they can be a bit samey – not on a boat! If we ever visit York then I will add this to our list. Thank you x
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Yes the boat adds a new dimension and the quality of the food onboard was amazing. Good stuff, my pleasure and I am sure that you will love the Afternoon Tea cruise x
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Looks like a gorgeous way to spend the day! I went to university in Leeds and visited once in the freezing snow so it might be worth going back this summer…
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It was gorg and very relaxing. Deffo worth a summer trip lol
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A great blog piece and layout fresh looking with photo arrangement. York is a beautiful city and the Ouze river is a must if visiting the city. It is relaxing to view the city from the river. Loved seeing these pictures keep them coming!
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Thank you for such fab feedback – great to hear! I could not agree more, I love the place 🙂 x
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We love the idea of a cruise and having afternoon tea onboard. We love visiting York and would quite happily do this on our next trip x
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We love York too, and I would highly recommend this as a perfect activity when you visit next time. Just check the dates of the sailings though x
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What a way to spend an afternoon. I do miss the option of Afternoon Tea since we left the UK!
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It was an amazing Afternoon Tea, just lovely x
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