Take in Britain’s grandest canal as you journey between Liverpool and the vibrant Salford Quays.
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, click here for more details. Once you’ve finished your day of cruising we’ll return to your point of departure by dedicated bus transfer.
On most of our cruises there’s also an additional opportunity to enjoy a 2½ hour stopover before we return you by bus. These stopovers are your chance to visit The Lowry, Imperial War Museum, or Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford Quays; the U-boat Story at Woodside, with its real German WWII U-534 submarine; or Liverpool’s central attractions and Albert dock.
Prices
- Cruise tickets (including bus transfer): £37 for adults. £35 if aged 60+ or children.
- Cruise + U-boat Story tickets: £40 for adults. £38 if aged 60+ or children.
- Cruise gift vouchers 2012: £37 (exchangeable for any available sailing) - Treat someone you know by giving a gift with a difference.
Notes:
*Every cruise is a six hour ferry journey, plus one hour return bus. Add an extra 2½ hours for stopovers (subject to change).
Tickets and full boarding information will be sent by post.
All Manchester Ship Canal Cruise gift vouchers are £37.00. Concessionary rates do not apply.
Tesco Clubcard vouchers are not valid for Manchester Ship Canal Cruise tickets
Wheelchair spaces on the return bus need to be reserved - please call 0151 330 1444. You must tell us if you are unable to manage the few steps onto the buses, to enable us to book an accessible bus for you.