Merseyside area is offering discounted tickets for the Manchester Ship Canal Cruise aboard the iconic Mersey Ferries.
Set sail with Mersey Ferries for a day cruise on the captivating Manchester Ship Canal. On this fantastic round-trip cruise, you will depart from Liverpool and Wirral and travel through Eastham Locks for an unforgettable trip on the canal.
Relax as you travel under bridges and sail past swing bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago. Experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge, enjoy incredible views of the newly built Mersey Gateway Bridge and Grade II listed Silver Jubilee Bridge.
On this cruise along the inland waterway and River Mersey you’ll be surrounded by beautiful countryside, see historic buildings, industrial landscapes and will learn more about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide’s live commentary.
To make your journey on board even more enjoyable, you’ll enjoy live music from one of our talented local artists.
In the Warrington area the ferry will turn and sail back along the canal for the return journey. As you travel back to your departure point through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary, see incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline and Liverpool’s world-famous skyline.
Important Information
Cruises last approximately 6-7 hours. You will depart from Liverpool or Wirral, sail along the Manchester Ship Canal towards Warrington and enjoy a return trip along the canal before being dropped at your original departure point. The cruise will depart from Seacombe at the scheduled departure time and call at Liverpool 10 minutes later.
The duration of this cruise can be variable due to weather, possible lock delays and having to give priority to commercial shipping traffic. Please be flexible with your onward travel arrangements and timings due to the variable duration of this cruise. The actual route and turning point of the cruise may vary.
What's included
Blue badge live commentary
Cruise
Live Music
Price
CSSC member: £28
Non - member: £43 + £6 non-member event fee
Buying a non-member ticket?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable.
Pick up points
10am - Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 6NR.
10:10am - Liverpool Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Pier Head, L3 1DP.
Notes and restrictions
When choosing your tickets please indicate which ferry terminal you will be departing from.
Tickets will be emailed closer to the event.
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Tickets on sale until 16th May 2025 - 18:00 or until sold out