Tyne Cruises
WHERE
Newcastle upon Tyne
What it’s like
A cruise along the River Tyne with sightseeing and wildlife spotting from the water.
You get on board and see the city from a completely different angle, with the bridges overhead and the water doing the work instead of your legs. The site lists sightseeing cruises and wildlife tours, so there's a bit of nature-spotting mixed in with the usual landmarks, which is a nice way to keep younger passengers looking out of the window rather than at a screen.
There's a café on board, which matters more than it sounds on a longer cruise, especially if you've got a child who needs feeding on a schedule. Private hires are on offer too.
A boat trip is naturally a sit-still sort of activity, which suits some ages better than others. If you've got a toddler who needs to move constantly, be ready for some wriggling; if you've got a child who likes spotting things and asking what that bird is, this is more their pace.
Facilities
Plan your visit
What do you actually do on the cruise?
You go sightseeing along the River Tyne, and there are wildlife tours too if you fancy something a bit more nature-focused.
Is there food on board?
There's a café on board, so you're not relying on snacks in your bag for the whole trip.
Can we book it for a birthday or private event?
Yes, private hires are listed alongside the regular sightseeing and wildlife cruises.
Is it suitable for young children?
It's a sit-down cruise rather than a run-around activity, so it suits kids happy to look out at the water and spot things rather than ones who need to be constantly on the move.
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