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- 1 hr 30 min
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Why not see the best views in London while you tuck into tea, scones, and all the trimmings of a traditional afternoon tea on the Thames? Book online today.
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Take the helm onboard your own self-drive motor boat! Book a morning Red Boat hire in advance or a weekday afternoon hire.
Why not try your hand at skippering your own boat by hiring one of the fleets of Self-Drive Red Boats?! They are fantastic fun, safe, and easy to drive.
Enjoy a leisurely maximum -hour hire, exploring York from the helm of your own self-drive motorboat. Become a captain and explore the sites of York’s riverside in style!
A minimum, returnable cash security bond of £40 is required for all hires. The security deposits must be paid in full cash by cash upon arrival at the landing.
Part or all of the deposit will be retained if:
Red Boat operating area, so with a one hour hire you will be able to take in the whole city from the river.
Please note that the Red Boats cannot be taken past Clifton Bridge or the Millennium Bridge. You are not allowed to moor the boat up and disembark at any point on the river other than at our Red Boat Hire Point at King’s Staith.
The person hiring the Red Boat must be at least 18 years old and be able to provide a valid means of ID. People under the influence of alcohol are not permitted onboard and no alcohol is to be taken on board. You are more than welcome to bring a picnic and soft drinks along with you to enjoy onboard.