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Santa Cruise

Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH
Santa Cruise

About

Join our merry old elf for a hair raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat – Black Jacket. Hold onto your santa hats as we fly through the waters of Strangford Lough. You will be carol singing all the way, listening to some Christmas tunes whilst riding the waves back to Santa's Grotto. Warm up by the fireside in our cosy cabin with mince pies, mulled wine or hot chocolate.Then visit Santa and the elves and find out if you've been naughty or nice!

Santa Cruise is a guided boat trip & Santa visit from Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy County Down.

Public trips available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. Group trips (10+ people) available on other dates. If you want to book your own santa cruise, contact us for more information.

Spaces: 9 per boat trip.

What's included:
30 Minute Sleigh Ride (Santa Cruise boat tour)
Write a letter to santa
Festive arts & crafts
Santa's Grotto Visit
Present for kids
Hot chocolate & Short Bread for kids
Mulled wine & Mince pie for adults
 

What to bring:
Warm Clothes -  Hat, Gloves, Waterproofs (if you have them) we provide for those that don't.

Public trips available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. Group trips (10+ people) available on other dates. If you want to book your own santa cruise, contact us for more information.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Guided Tours Available

Catering

  • Bar
  • Licensed
  • Picnic Area
  • Restaurant on Premises

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Accommodation nearby
  • Accommodation on site
  • Family Fun
  • First Aid
  • Fitness level required - low
  • Fully qualified instructors
  • Outdoor Event
  • Prior Booking Required
  • Secure cycle storage
  • Toilets

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal
  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • In countryside
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Out of town
  • Seafront
  • Unique venue
  • Waterfront

Specialist Features

  • Marketed as gay friendly
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£35.00 per ticket
Child£35.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Opening Times

Season (30 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024)
Friday - SundayOpen

* Times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30, 15:15
Group trips (10+ people) available on other dates. If you want to book your own Santa cruise, contact us for more information.

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