Derby Riverboat Trips

Description

Eco-Friendly River Cruises will return from 5 April 2025

The 45 minute Mill-to Mill cruise departs from near the Museum of Making on the opposite side of the river. The route will take you through the beautiful Darley Park, alongside the historic Chester Green and up to the picturesque suburb of Darley Abbey before returning to Derby.

Outram is a zero-emission, solar power, electric boat, designed to preserve this special environmental setting. Choose between our outdoor foredeck or relax in the inside cabin as you cruise along the UK’s most bio-diverse urban river in comfort. Keep a look out for Kingfishers! Hot and cold drinks and light refreshments will be available from our on board café, and sustainable gifts are available from our onboard gift shop.

An onboard audio commentary, full of historical interesting stories, accompanies the cruise read by acting legend, Sir David Suchet. There are activity packs, interactive STEM demos and a toy box to keep children entertained on the trip. Click on the link to view our brochure for more information.

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How to find us
The boat leaves from Phoenix Green which can be accessed from the Museum of Making.  From the Museum of Making cross the bridge and turn left.  you will see the boat located under the next bridge.  The nearest car park is the Phoenix Street Car Park (DE1 2ER).   To access the boarding platform from this location you will need to use the pedestrian gate onto Stuart Street.  Cross over and turn right.  You will see a footpath on your left that cuts through to the river, take this path and turn right.  You will see the boat located under the next bridge. 

Please be aware that the next stage of flood protection works in Derby will include the removal of the pedestrian river crossing by the Museum of Making on 12^th August 2025. A safe path through the works has been agreed so if you have booked a sailing AFTER this date, please wait on the north pavement on Exeter Bridge (opposite the Royal Standard pub) and you will be collected 10 minutes before sailing time by one of our cabin crew.

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FAQs

• Suitable for all ages - Children must be supervised and accompanied at all times.
• The boat itself is fully accessible, however until a permanent boarding platform can be installed the boat trips will be only accessible to customers who are able to use a pool style ladder onto the boat.
• Maximum 12 passengers per cruise
• Please ensure you arrive at the boarding platform 10 minutes before departure

Times: 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3pm

Adults £8

Under 16s £6

Family ticket - £22

Under 3 Free but still require a ticket