ChesterBoat — Attraction in City of Chester

Whilst holidaying in Chester me and my partner decided to go on a boat tour. We picked some seats on the lower deck right above the engine (we were unaware of this at the time of seat selection). Approximately five minutes in, the driver came into our section and abruptly asked us to “get out of our seats” whilst he inspected something. He didn’t ask us to relocate to another floor nor did he inform us that he was about to do something dangerous. Within ten seconds we found ourselves cornered on the lower deck with no means of escape whilst boiling hot water (not oil as the captain so politely corrected us on) was spraying everywhere. When I say everywhere I mean EVERYWHERE. My partner literally had to hold up our picnic bag to shield us from the oncoming spray of hot water. Spoiler alert the picnic bag is ruined!!! As is any semblance of safety and security we felt whilst on an aquatic vessel. I would not recommend this company to anyone unless you want to spend 15 minutes fearing for your life and then a following 30 minutes trekking back to Chester town. PS. The “director” appeared when we docked but was more concerned with continuing the tour than attending to his customers. I am not one to post reviews but consider this a public service announcement and...

Had a great night on the mamma mia party but some things could be better. We were offered a small glass of either rose or white wine on arrival, which was nice. Food was not good, "bbq buffet" consisted of a poor quality burger, a chicken nugget, a sausage and some salad.

As you get on the boat they were already playing some ABBA in the background, which is nice but then half way through the night the DJ plays some random other music because he's run out of the hits. I'd suggest boarding to general songs then starting the ABBA party and only playing ABBA for the journey.

Great atmosphere, some people dressed up/in costumes and almost everyone got on the dance floor and had a good dance.

The boat doesn't go far, just goes up and down a small stretch of the river. We'd had a few drinks so only noticed this when we'd passed another boat for the 3rd time!

Would do a trip with the company again but would have dinner...

I did the 2-hour cruise on the "Lady Diana" (there are two sailings, at noon and 2.30pm). Most of the seating on the two decks is inside, but the windows can be opened for ventilation and there's an outside area at the back of the boat where you can take better photos! Friendly captain with a great sense of humour. Licensed bar and toilets on the lower deck. On the way out of Chester we passed some impressive Victorian houses with lovely terraced gardens and boathouses, there was a commentary that I had no difficulty hearing because there were not many of us on board. The rest of the cruise was out in the countryside, between leafy riverbanks and meadows as far as the Eaton estate and the Ironbridge. No outstanding landmarks but the scenery was pretty and I spotted herons, swans, geese and some very large dragonflies! We were well looked after all the way. A very relaxing way to spend a warm...