| The U.K.'s Lake District is world-renowned for its | | | | pounds for two people for a full day, but you do have |
| gorgeous waters and lush hills. Taking a tour of the | | | | the option of renting by the hour. Also, rowing boats |
| waters is easy to arrange and if you enjoy piloting | | | | are available for 43 pounds for two people per day. |
| your own craft, there are a variety of rental services | | | | For 75 pounds, you can rent a sailing ship for 2 people |
| which will happily provide you with your own hired boat. | | | | for a full day. The Centre, which is conveniently located |
| Or, if you prefer a guided tour, you can easily sign up | | | | near several Lake District hotels, offers not only |
| for a scenic cruise. | | | | for-hire craft, but lessons in how to sail, row, and |
| Canoe and kayak services offer the self-guided | | | | paddle. |
| adventurer the best option. In Windermere, you can | | | | For those who enjoy a guided, relaxed pace, there are |
| easily hire a canoe for a little over 12 pounds a day. | | | | several luxury cruises, including the Windermere Cruise. |
| The canoe allows you to set your own pace around | | | | Depending on which of the Lake District hotels you're |
| the waters, and even visit some of the natural 'islands' | | | | staying in, you can start the cruise at either Bowness, |
| in the center of the lake. There are a variety of Lake | | | | Ambleside, or Lakeside. The cost of a day's cruise, |
| District hotels right on the waterfront, making it easy to | | | | which takes in the full perimeter of the lake, is generally |
| wake up in the morning and head out for a robust day | | | | about 12 pounds, or 33 pounds for a family. There are |
| of canoeing. | | | | a variety of shorter cruises available which go from |
| If a canoe is not your ideal vessel, full-sized boats are | | | | specific points, such as Bowness to Lakeside, and can |
| generally available for hire at the Coniston Boating | | | | be viewed as a kind of ferry service. If this is the first |
| Centre (check to make sure the Centre is open first; | | | | time you've been in the area, the full lake cruise is |
| bad weather may prompt a closing). An electrically | | | | recommended. You can survey the awe-inspiring |
| powered motor boat will cost you approximately 90 | | | | scenery of the lake while luxuriating in comfort! |