New boat aims to show off The Tyne from new perspective
A new era of river cruising is being launched on the River Tyne with a newly refurbished passenger vessel aiming to give people the chance to experience Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounding area from the water.
Tyne Cruises say a trip aboard the Canny Lass is a chance for people to reconnect with the river.
Canny Lass is a newly refitted 16-metre passenger catamaran – accommodating up to 98 passengers but generally operating with 50-70.
She has a spacious enclosed cabin with panoramic windows, alongside outdoor viewing areas.
Guests can also enjoy a licensed café and bar serving locally sourced food and beverages.
Tyne Cruises was founded on a belief that the River Tyne should be experienced, not just seen - providing locals and tourists with a unique perspective of the region’s iconic bridges, and waterfront landmarks from the river.
A spokesman for the firm said: “We're incredibly proud to bring river cruising back to the Tyne.
“Whether people are visiting for the first time or rediscovering the river they grew up beside, we want every guest to experience this remarkable waterway from a completely different perspective.”
Cruise options include an one-hour city trip, a two-hour ‘country’ voyage taking in the greener stretches of the Tyne, or a three-hour Journey towards the North Sea - passing historic shipyards, the Port of Tyne and some
of the region's most important maritime landmarks.
Canny Lass will begin her regular programme of public cruises from Friday August 14
For bookings, cruise schedules and private hire information go to https://tynecruises.com/home