The U.K.'s Lake District is world-renowned for its gorgeous waters and lush hills. Taking a tour of the waters is easy to arrange and if you enjoy piloting your own craft, there are a variety of rental services which will happily provide you with your own hired boat. Or, if you prefer a yacht rental in Spain guided tour, you can easily sign up for a scenic cruise.

Canoe and kayak services offer the self-guided adventurer the best option. In Windermere, you can easily hire a canoe for a little over 12 pounds a day. The canoe allows you to set your own pace around the waters, and even visit some of the natural 'islands' in the center of the lake. There are a variety of Lake District hotels right on the waterfront, making it easy to wake up in the morning and head out for a robust day of canoeing.

If a canoe is not your ideal vessel, full-sized boats are generally available for hire at the Coniston Boating Centre (check to make sure the Centre is open first; bad weather may prompt a closing). An electrically powered motor boat will cost you approximately 90 pounds for two people for a full day, but you do have the option of renting by the hour. Also, rowing boats are available for 43 pounds for two people per day. For 75 pounds, you can rent a sailing ship for 2 people for a full day. The Centre, which is conveniently located near several Lake District hotels, offers not only for-hire craft, but lessons in how to sail, row, and paddle.

For those who enjoy a guided, relaxed pace, there are several luxury cruises, including the Windermere Cruise. Depending on which of the Lake District hotels you're staying in, you can start the cruise at either Bowness, Ambleside, or Lakeside. The cost of a day's cruise, which takes in the full perimeter of the lake, is generally about 12 pounds, or 33 pounds for a family. There are a variety of shorter cruises available which go from specific points, such as Bowness to Lakeside, and can be yacht rental in Spain viewed as a kind of ferry service. If this is the first time you've been in the area, the full lake cruise is recommended. You can survey the awe-inspiring scenery of the lake while luxuriating in comfort!