Life on the Tyne
Explore the vessel, our facilities, and the stunning scenery of Newcastle's iconic waterfront.
The CANNY LASS in her former life as JACOB MARLEY, a passenger ferry and tourist vessel operating in Kent on the River Thames and Medway.
The CANNY LASS in her former life as CONDOR KESTREL, seen here returning to St. Peter Port in Guernsey after a day ferrying at Sark.
CANNY LASS in dry dock after being re-painted in June 2026
CANNY LASS in dry dock after having her new name and port of registry painted on during June 2026
CANNY LASS in dry dock after being re-painted in June 2026
CANNY LASS having her mast re-worked to be able to pass under Newcastle's low inner-city bridges during dry dock maintenance in June 2026
CANNY LASS at the Royal Quays marina on the River Tyne with the DFDS ferry and JFK tourist vessels.
CANNY LASS partaking in the RNLI river parade on 11th July 2026
Two of our canny crew, Tom and Neil
CANNY LASS passing a DFDS seagoing ferry whilst on the Sea Cruise
CANNY LASS berthed in the Newcastle City Marina
CANNY LASS passing Shepard's Offshore whilst on the Sea Cruise
CANNY LASS at Royal Quays Marina
CANNY LASS passing St. Peters Basin
CANNY LASS berthed in the Newcastle City Marina at night
CANNY LASS inside the Royal Quays marina lock
CANNY LASS approaching the quayside
CANNY LASS passing the Millennium Bridge
CANNY LASS passing the Svitzer Tugs on the Tyne
CANNY LASS passing under the Millennium Bridge
CANNY LASS sailing over the Tyne Tunnel on the Sea Cruise
Millennium Bridge at night viewed from the CANNY LASS wheelhouse
CANNY LASS cruising along some of the greener banks of the Tyne
Two of our young cruisers having their time in the wheelhouse and receiving their "Captains Helper" certificate.
The CANNY LASS toilet and bathroom facilities
The CANNY LASS bar and service area
Quayside information booth
CANNY LASS berthed alongside RNLI and West Nautical at the river parade on 11th July 2026
Gangway for boarding all passenger onboard and walking too/from the Quayside
CANNY LASS berthed at the Newcastle City Marina with the local family of Swans visiting to say hello
Up to 3 dogs are welcome aboard CANNY LASS on our 1-hour City Cruises.
Crew serving juices at a private hire aboard CANNY LASS
The bar setup for a private event on CANNY LASS
Onboard colour activities for our younger passengers aboard CANNY LASS
Our ice cream freezer full of Northumberland Ciccarelli Gelato
Passing some rowers on our 2-hour Country Cruise
Approaching Scotswood Bridge on our 2-hour Country Cruise on a flat calm morning
CANNY LASS viewed from Dunston passing under the city bridges
The CANNY LASS Directorship team onboard during the naming ceremony on 11th August 2026
CANNY LASS passing under the Swing Bridge on a very high tide
A group of passengers enjoying Gelato onboard in the sun
CANNY LASS in her home port at the Newcastle City Marina
A private event enjoying the forward deck whilst cruising under the city bridges.
Passengers embarking the CANNY LASS for their cruise.
A little helper onboard CANNY LASS serving our passengers.