Santa Special Cruise

It's the most magical time of the year...

Join us on the Lady Diana to make memories that will last far longer than the cruise! Santa Claus will be joining us on the River Dee for a limited number of cruises this Christmas. Children will have chance to meet him and take photos, receive a handpicked gift, and enjoy festive activities with the ChesterBoat elves.

Your ticket includes…

– A fun one-hour cruise with festive music on a decorated boat (or a voucher to come for a half-hour cruise in the summer, if it is not possible to sail for any reason)
– Tea or coffee and a mince pie for the adults
– A gingerbread man and drink for children
– An age-appropriate book as a gift from Santa for children
– Colouring, activity sheets, and stickers to enjoy onboard or take away
– Time to meet Santa, have photos taken, and show him your letters

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The Important Info...

– Please note that tickets are not refundable once booked. If you are unable to make your cruise for any reason (eg. illness, travel issues, or a change of plans) Santa will deliver your gift via Royal Mail along with a voucher to take a half-hour cruise at a later date.

– In the event that weather/river conditions prevent the boat from sailing, the event will take place on a stationary boat and you will receive a voucher to come for a half-hour cruise at a later date. This is rare but can happen in winter, and we can’t control the weather. Please consider before booking whether you would be happy with this.

– During the booking process you will be asked to provide your child’s approximate reading age. The elves will use this age to choose a book for your child, but no-one onboard on the day will be able to see the age you entered.

– There are 2 toilets onboard but no baby change facilities. The closest baby change facilities are located in the public toilets by the Bandstand, 100m from our moorings.

– There is limited space onboard for pushchairs, so they will need to be fully collapsed and stowed. You’re welcome to take a carrycot/bassinet to your table if it can be separated from the rest of the pushchair and placed on a seat.

Sailing Dates 2026

Santa will be sailing with us at…

12PM & 2.30PM on Saturday 5th December

12PM & 2.30PM on Saturday 12th December

12PM & 2.30PM on Sunday 19th December

Ticket Prices

Adults – £17.00

Child with gift from Santa – £19.00

Infants can sail for free, but please note a free infant ticket does not include any gifts, colouring, or refreshments.