Forget the novelty mugs and last-minute socks. This Father’s Day, City Cruises is giving dads across York the ultimate rare treat: being the one who actually gets the freebie.
Valid for one day only on Father’s Day (Sunday 21st June 2026), the river travel provider has announced that dads can ride completely free on their iconic York sightseeing cruises. It is the perfect excuse for families to skip the usual generic shop-bought gifts and spend some quality time together on the River Ouse.
The sightseeing tours feature live, on-board commentary from local York skippers, who will share fascinating stories from the city’s past alongside their own insider knowledge, easily rivalling any sentence from Dad that starts with a “Did you know…”
Families will get to experience York from a completely fresh perspective, taking in spectacular riverside views of the city’s historic landmarks from the choice of open-air decks or comfortable, heated indoor saloons. It’s an ideal setting for Dad to kick back, relax, and subject the family to a few well-rehearsed dad jokes.
To claim the limited-time deal, dads must be accompanied by a full-paying child. The offer is not available online; to bag the free trip, simply head down to the City Cruises ticket booths at either King’s Staith Landing or Lendal Bridge Landing on Sunday, 21st June and quote the code FATHER.
