Princess River Cruises
ENTRY
from £23.95
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Colwick
What it’s like
Cruise the Trent on a heated river boat with live commentary, a companion map and a sit-down meal.
Cruise the Trent on a heated, enclosed river boat with live commentary, a cruise companion map and a sit-down meal. Daytime packages run 2 or 3 hours from the River Lodge; the captain sets the Holme Pierrepont-Wilford corridor route.
Winter Warmer 2026 packages from £23.95 pp (2 hr cruise + 2-course roast; Tue/Wed/Thu in Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar - board 11:30, sail 12:00-14:00). Year-round Afternoon Tea 2 hr from £24 concessions / £24.50 adults. Navigator and roast packages cost more. Book by phone; deposit within 7 days, balance 2 weeks before.
Ample free parking at the River Lodge (bar, reception, terrace, disabled WC). Wheelchairs: lower saloon only; no electric wheelchairs. Evening party cruises skew adult - daytime is the better family fit. Private hire available for celebrations.
Colwick / Nottingham - about two miles from the city centre.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Princess River Cruises cost?
Entry starts from £23.95. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking on site.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers birthday parties and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
By car: from the North follow the A60 or A612, from the South follow the A60 or A453, from the East or West follow the A52. Once in the vicinity of Nottingham follow the brown signs or yellow park and ride signs to the Nottingham Racecourse. At the Racecourse roundabout on Daleside Road, follow signs for Racecourse Park & Ride, passing the Racecourse on your left, continue down Racecourse Road for approximately 1/4 mile. By bus: Number 44 from King Street, or the Link 2 Park & Ride from Parliament Street and Collins Street, stopping next to the racecourse on Daleside Road (1/4 mile walk). By train: Nottingham Midland Station is two miles away, a 15 minute taxi ride.
Experiences
Nottingham Princess
outdoorsThe largest river cruiser on the River Trent, licensed to carry up to 140 guests, offering daytime and evening cruise packages and available for private hire.
Also on site
The River Lodge
Departure point at Colwick with bar, reception room and outdoor terrace overlooking the River Trent, with ample free parking.
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