We are continuing to follow and review our services in light of any government advice and information.
Please pay by contactless if you can, don’t forget to plan ahead and leave extra time for your journey. Keep your distance from others, enjoy the fresh air and the incredible views of Liverpool’s famous skyline.
Face coverings* must be worn on the ferry and in the terminals at all times.
Our staff are working really hard to help passengers cross the river as quickly as possible, but please be patient as due to reduced capacities there could be a queue at the ferry terminals.
Commuter and cross-river services will operate from Pier Head and Woodside terminals from Monday 4 January 2021, whilst Seacombe is closed for major refurbishment work.
The same timetable that was used at Seacombe will apply to commuter services at Woodside. Commuters who pay for weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly passes will also still benefit from free parking at Woodside.
Find out more about the temporary closure of Seacombe terminal closure online.
Weekday Commuter Services will operate between 07:20 – 09:50 and 17:00 - 18:50. All services will operate from Pier Head and Woodside.
A cross-river sailing will also depart Pier Head at 16:00 and Woodside at 16:30 Monday- Friday. This additional service is to help passengers cross the river during the current restrictions.
Weekend services are currently suspended.
| From Woodside | First Journey | Last Journey | |
| Morning Commuter | 07:20 | then every 20 minutes until | 09:40 |
| Evening Commuter | 17:10 | then every 20 minutes until | 18:30 |
| From Pier Head | First Journey | Last Journey | |
| Morning Commuter | 07:30 | then every 20 minutes until | 09:30 |
| Evening Commuter | 17:00 | then every 20 minutes until | 18:40 |
If you’re thinking of using the ferries then please be aware that social distancing measures will be in place, so you need to plan your journey in advance and leave more time for your journey.
We’re asking customers to pay by contactless/card payments and don’t forget you can use the ticket machines at the terminals - this is to protect both you and our staff.
It’s also important practice good hygiene – avoid touching surfaces, your face, and wash your hands properly both before and after your journey.
| Adult (Single) | £2.80 |
| Adult (Return) | £3.70 |
| Child (Single) 5-15 | £1.40 |
| Child (Return) 5-15 | £1.85 |
| Weekly | £15.00 |
| Monthly | £63.00 |
| Quarterly (3 months) | £158.00 |
| Annual | £545.00 |
Please note U-boat Story is currently closed. Woodside Ferry Terminal will reopen on Monday 4 January. We will advise on the reopening of U-boat Story in light of current Covid-19 restrictions and government advice.
River Explorer Cruises are cancelled until further notice.
Customers with Manchester Ship Canal gift vouchers will be able to exchange the vouchers for a sailing in 2021. Vouchers do not need to be re-issued, please keep gift vouchers safe until the opportunity is available to exchange the vouchers for a future cruise.
Tickets for 2021 Manchester Ship Canal cruises are due to go on sale during the early part of 2021. Further updates regarding the on sale date for 2021 Manchester Ship Canal Cruise tickets will be released by early March in light of government advice and Covid-19 guidelines.
Please note you will not be able to make a booking or exchange a gift voucher until tickets go on sale; sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out when the 2021 dates go on sale.
If you have a question or query regarding an existing booking, please visit the Contact Us page and complete the Get in Touch form.