City Cruises York Self Drive Boats, Lunch and Afternoon Tea Review: September 2020 #Gifted
City Cruises offer a whole range of exciting adventures aboard the river Ouse York, including Self Drive boats, Lunch and Afternoon Tea.
Become captain of your very own vessel and cruise your way down the river Ouse York, in style.
Jack was an amazing chap, welcomed us warmly, provided instructions and our life jackets.
In your self drive motorboat, that can accommodate 8 people, explore York’s sights seamlessly, as the Vikings once did.
Hire is by the half hour or full hour and City Cruises York have fourteen Red Boats in total, their names are Josephine, Angie, Leonie, Sarah, Yvette, Kathryn, Alice-May, Lucy, Tina, Heather, Ellen, Rebecca, Emma and Penny!
Have fun and sail your boat all the way down the Ouse and you will even see the millennium bridge.
A lovely Scottish chap who clearly had a natural flare and passion for customer service and the buildings historical heritage.
Pass the rather lovely lounge, a perfect place to read the daily news, people watch and enjoy a refreshment once you have checked in.
Make your way up the iconic stunning sweeping staircase with mirrored details and neutral colouring.
The Principal York provide a range of accommodations from standard rooms to suites, we visited on two separate weekends to check out what both room types had to offer.
The spacious Suite has beautiful period detail and a tasty tuck box filled with a range of complimentary yummy treats.
Things get even more marvellous with the magnificent Minister view, a perfect viewing point, as you kick back and relax in the lovely lounge area.
Jordan and all the spa reception team always provide the loveliest of welcomes providing your spa introduction, treatment choices and of course fluffy robes and cosy slippers to make your spa day that little bit extra.
Rena have a range of super spa packages including the Indulgence which includes a 50-minute treatment, a glass of champagne, a light lunch or afternoon tea and a £10 gift voucher to spend on spa products.
The wet facilities include a relaxation pool, swan neck fountain and what spa day would be complete without a few bubbles with their wonderful Jacuzzi.
Once government regulations allow the steam room and sauna will also re-open to give you even more facilities to enjoy.
Andy and the wonderful Woolly team provided a warm welcome and really made us feel part the family.
The room also has a separate vanity desk which could double into a work space, if you need to get the laptop out during your stay.
Owner Sophie and her team have created a cosy and snug environment perfect for family, friends and couples to enjoy a chocolate indulgence making your day much sweeter. As always, the whole team make you feel welcome and part of the Cocoa works family from the moment you step in the door which is a reason many York residents and visitors to York keep returning.
The York Cocoa Works Chocolate Indulgence package includes a platter of super scrummy chocolate truffles, cakes and a hand-crafted bar of chocolate.
You also receive a hot drink of choice and I would highly recommend having their signature hot chocolate.
Sophies beautifully bespoke handcrafted chocolate packages allow the team to adapt for allergies such as dairy free, wheat free, vegetarian and vegan, so perfect for everyone.
All round nice guy and cheeky chappy John provides safe sightseeing York tours with some historical info thrown in for good measure.
Discover the exciting tales and tribulations of historical characters such as Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin, Henry VIII, Richard III, Constantine the Great, William the Conqueror and Queen Victoria who all played their part in the exciting story of how York has become what we love and know today.
Throughout your tour, you will visit iconic sights such as the York Minster, The City Walls and Gateways, Clifford’s Tower, Treasurers House, the Shambles and Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate.
Photo opportunities are plentiful and I can tell you John is pretty handy with the camera, so yet another perk of this amazing service.
John was patient and took time to get the perfect photos and create much loved photographic memories.
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