Windermere Lake Cruises laid up since 1981. The headquarters of Windermere Lake Cruises is near the ferry pier at Bowness-on-Windermere, whilst the boats are maintained on a slipway at Lakeside. The fleet comprises three larger ships, usually referred to as steamers although all are now diesel powered, and a number of smaller launches. They operate a number of services, including: Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises is a boat company which provides leisure trips on Lake Windermere in the central part of the English Lake District. It is based in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, and has supported
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