Swingbridge Santa Cruise 2026

During the experience, Santa will join us on board with his sack of gifts, giving each child the special opportunity to meet him and receive an age-appropriate gift. While relaxing on board, adults can enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Children will be treated to festive refreshments, including delicious biscuits.

Although these experiences are especially suited to families with younger children, everyone is warmly welcome to join us. Santa Cruises will take place on selected dates from 5 December to 22 December 2026. Tickets cost £15 per person, plus a 10% booking fee (£1.50), making the total £16.50 per person.

The ticket price and booking fee will be shown separately during booking. Your booking includes either the sailing or static Santa experience, an age-appropriate gift from Santa for each child and festive refreshments. All profits raised will support our work to empower local people and families to build their confidence, improve their wellbeing and create brighter futures.

Important Information Departure point: All sailing cruises depart from, and all static Santa experiences take place at, Sea Cadet HQ, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, GU1 4RR. Please note that this is a change of location from previous years. The main entrance can be found using what3words: ///rates.face.icons.

Parking: Parking is available at Sea Cadets and at Dapdune Wharf. The Dapdune Wharf car park uses the JustPark app (location ID 998940) for check-in and payment. National Trust members park free but must enter their membership number in the app to validate their parking.

Charges apply to non-members. Please check the National Trust's Dapdune Wharf visitor information for current charges, opening times and parking arrangements before travelling. Arrival: Please check the departure point carefully and arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled start time.

The boat cannot wait for late arrivals. If you arrive late or go to the wrong location and miss your experience, admission or transfer to another time cannot be guaranteed and no refund will normally be given. This does not affect your statutory rights.

River conditions: Your ticket covers either a sailing Santa experience or a static Santa experience aboard Swingbridge Tranquility. If river or safety conditions prevent sailing, the boat will remain moored at Dapdune Wharf and the Santa experience will take place on board. The provision of a static Santa experience is not considered a cancellation, and no transfer or refund will be offered solely because the experience is provided in its static format.

This does not affect your statutory rights. Children: Children aged one and over at the time of the experience must legally be allocated an individual passenger space and therefore require a full-price ticket. Tickets cost £15, plus a 10% booking fee (£1.50), making the total £16.50 per child.

Children under one at the time of the experience travel free but must still have a place booked and must be held by a parent or carer at all times. Cancellations and refunds: Except where required by law or stated in our Terms and Conditions, refunds are not available if you cancel or do not attend. If SCT cannot provide either a sailing or static Santa experience, you may transfer to another available date or receive a full refund, including the booking fee.

Wheelchair access: Advance booking is essential. Please call 07956 736173 or email [email protected]. We can accommo