Manchester River Cruises

Manchester River Cruises

Here are tours and events with Manchester River Cruises from historical tours along Manchester Ship Canal, live music events or drinks and foods events. Mersey Ferries fascinating Manchester Ship Canal Cruise offers you a North West day out to remember. Come aboard with us for a six hour trip* that’s as awe inspiring as it is relaxing.

You’ll travel the 35-miles of the canal, enjoying spectacular scenery and a lively commentary along the way. We’ll tell the story of how this magnificent waterway shaped the city of Manchester and the North West of England; take you through locks and bridges that have remained largely unchanged since their construction over 100 years ago; plus show you some of the region’s most stunning architectural and natural sights.

To make your journey even more enjoyable our licensed bar and servery are available on board, selling refreshments and snacks throughout the cruise.

When it comes to the direction of travel the choice is yours, so start your trip at Salford Quays (M50 3AH); or at the opposite end of the route from either our Seacombe (Wirral CH44 6QY) or Woodside (Wirral CH41 6DU) terminals. In 2012, we are also sailing to and from the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. Once you’ve finished your day of cruising we’ll return to your point of departure by dedicated bus transfer.