Manchester Ship Canal Cruise
New cruise route for 2021 – sail to Latchford Locks and back!
Mersey Ferries’ fascinating Manchester Ship Canal Cruises will set sail along a new cruise route in 2021.
The round-trip cruise will sail from Wirral and Liverpool, travel along the captivating Manchester Ship Canal to the historic Latchford Locks and back, giving you the opportunity to experience a round-trip in the same day!
Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge.
At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool’s famous skyline and historic buildings.
To make the journey even more enjoyable, on board you’ll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide’s live commentary. Our licensed bar and servery are also available on board, selling refreshments and snacks throughout the cruise.
Mersey Ferries offers special rates for group visits. Prices are for groups of 20 or more adult visitors. To take advantage of this group rate, please pre-book by calling our team on 0151 330 1420 (Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm) or alternatively email groups@merseyferries.co.uk
£40 per person for groups of 20 or more
2021 Manchester Ship Canal Cruise Dates (PDF, 756KB) 2022 Manchester Ship Canal Cruise Dates (PDF, 724KB)
Day of Week | Date | Departure Point | Time |
July | |||
Friday | 16/07/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 12.00hrs |
Saturday | 17/07/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 12.30hrs |
Wednesday | 28/07/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10.30hrs |
Thursday | 29/07/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11.30hrs |
August | |||
Tuesday | 10/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 09.30hrs |
Thursday | 12/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10.00hrs |
Friday | 13/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10.30hrs |
Tuesday | 24/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 09.30hrs |
Wednesday | 25/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 09.30hrs |
Friday | 27/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10.30hrs |
Saturday | 28/08/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11.00hrs |
September | |||
Thursday | 09/09/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 09.30hrs |
Friday | 10/09/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10.00hrs |
Thursday | 23/09/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 09.30hrs |
Friday | 24/09/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10.00hrs |
October | |||
Friday | 08/10/21 | Wirral/Liverpool | 09.30hrs |
Day of Week | Date | Departure Point | Time |
MAY | |||
Thursday | 05/05/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |
Friday | 06/05/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
Friday | 20/05/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
Saturday | 21/05/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
JUNE | |||
Monday | 27/06/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |
Tuesday | 28/06/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |
Thursday | 30/06/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |
JULY | |||
Friday | 01/07/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |
Monday | 04/07/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
Tuesday | 05/07/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
SEPTEMBER | |||
Thursday | 15/09/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
Friday | 16/09/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 11am |
Thursday | 29/09/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |
Friday | 30/09/22 | Wirral/Liverpool | 10am |