We also welcome visitors from further afield but do ask that the current Tier advice is considered when planning their visits. We hope local people come along and enjoy Windermere throughout the half term holidays and beyond, and in-turn, support many other businesses and attractions around the lake as we head into autumn and towards the winter. The passengers onboard were taken by surprise at being among the first people to enjoy the milestone cruise while adhering to social distancing rules.Ĭhairman of Windermere Lake Cruises, Bill Bewley said on the day, “After around 18 months of planning and constructing MV Swift, it was a real thrill to see her finally go into service and a nice distraction from what has without doubt been an extremely challenging year for everyone. On 25th October 2020, our brand-new 300-seat boat MV ‘Swift’ officially came into service, making it the biggest boat to be launched onto England’s longest lake in 80 years.Īfter being formally handed over to Winander Leisure Limited by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem BV earlier in October, the new vessel, operated by Windermere Lake Cruises Limited, carried her first passengers on Sunday October 25.ĭeparting from Lakeside at 10.15am on Sunday, MV ‘Swift’ sailed up the lake to Bowness and on to Ambleside. 25th October 2020 - Maiden voyage of MV Swift
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