City Cruises York, Capt. James Cook
King's Staith, York, YO1 -
From
£1000 min spend
Up to
80 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed
About Venue
Your vision, our expertise. At City Cruises York, we offer unparalleled flexibility to create the perfect event. Our versatile vessels can be adapted to suit any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.
With a dedicated team supporting you every step of the way, we can accommodate even the most unique requests. Our global experience ensures world-class service and unforgettable memories.
Discover York from a new perspective. Let City Cruises transform your event into an extraordinary experience.
Captain James Cook offers two distinct event spaces: the adaptable lower deck, capable of transforming into a dance floor, dining area, or performance stage, and the upper deck, which features panoramic views and customisable lighting, ideal for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations, which prioritises versatile spaces and stunning views for memorable river experiences.
Captain James Cook offers enclosed seating for 80, a heated lounge, spacious top deck, dancefloor, hot/cold menus, three toilets, background music, and a fully stocked bar.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 80
Classroom
up to 80
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Heating
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Tea
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
Space Rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
Once a booking is confirmed and a deposit has been paid; written cancellations of less than 14 working days’ notice will still be required to make full payment for boat hire and any food, entertainment, boarding drinks, pre-booked wine or decorations booked for the cruise. If less than one calendar month's notice but greater than 14 working days prior to sailing, the boat hire deposit will be kept. Where more than one calendar month's notice or more are given, this will incur a £100 admin charge.
Other rules
A full copy of the Terms & Conditions will be provided during the booking phase.
Location
Reviews
- Jodie WilliamsSeptember 2025
Enjoyed a wonderful cruise on the River Ouse this afternoon. Beautiful views of part of York from the river, but by far the best part of this tour was our Captain, Sophia ( apologies if I've spelt this wrong, Sophia ). Sophia's commentary was the highlight of this tour, animated and spoken in different tones depending on the content she was explaining. Sophia's expertise in gently docking our boat was incredible as well. What a credit to Citycruises Sophia is
