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Afternoon Tea Afloat: Two Hours on the Dalesman along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
A relaxed, two-hour public afternoon tea cruise aboard the luxury Dalesman — this guide explains what’s served, where you board, and the canal sights you’ll pass.
Afternoon Tea Afloat: Two Hours on the Dalesman along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Step aboard the luxury Dalesman for a relaxed two-hour passage along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Friendly crew handle the boat while guests settle in for table-served afternoon tea—sandwiches, a fruit scone with jam and clotted cream, and decadent desserts—set against changing waterside scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Luxury on the Canal
The cruise runs aboard the Dalesman, a comfortable canal boat configured for a relaxed, table-served afternoon tea experience over two hours.
Afternoon Tea at Your Table
Afternoon tea is served at your table and includes a selection of sandwiches, a fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and desserts, accompanied by a pot of tea or coffee.
Scenic Canal Views
Glide past historic bridges, boatyards and rural edges of Skipton as the Leeds & Liverpool Canal frames riverside pubs, cottages and working boatyards along the route.
What the day feels like
How the Cruise Feels
The rhythm is unhurried: you board at the canal basin, settle at a table, and the crew steers while tea, scones and sandwiches arrive. Over two hours the boat passes a sequence of bridges, boathouses and pubs; a fully licensed bar is available onboard for those who prefer something stronger than tea.
THE BOAT
Luxury on the Canal
The cruise runs aboard the Dalesman, a comfortable canal boat configured for a relaxed, table-served afternoon tea experience over two hours.
THE FOOD
Afternoon Tea at Your Table
Afternoon tea is served at your table and includes a selection of sandwiches, a fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and desserts, accompanied by a pot of tea or coffee.
THE SETTING
Scenic Canal Views
Glide past historic bridges, boatyards and rural edges of Skipton as the Leeds & Liverpool Canal frames riverside pubs, cottages and working boatyards along the route.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The public afternoon tea cruise is a two-hour experience with departures typically at noon or 2:45pm.
Board at the Skipton Canal Basin; the meeting point is 3 Coach Street, Skipton, BD23 1LH.
Afternoon tea (sandwiches, fruit scone with jam and clotted cream, desserts) is served at your table and a fully licensed bar with alcoholic and soft drinks, including draught beers, is available onboard.
This is a relaxed, seated canal cruise where the crew manage the boat and table service—no special equipment or physical exertion is required.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts two hours.
Where do I board the boat?
The meeting and boarding point is 3 Coach Street, Skipton, BD23 1LH (Skipton Canal Basin).
What time does the afternoon tea cruise depart?
Scheduled departures are at noon or 2:45pm.
What is included in the afternoon tea?
Afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, a fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and desserts, served with a pot of tea or coffee.
Are alcoholic drinks available onboard?
Yes. There is a fully licensed bar onboard offering alcoholic and soft drinks, including draught beers.