River Explorer Cruise Liverpool
Board the famous Mersey Ferry for a must-do 50-minute river cruise for all visitors to the vibrant city of Liverpool
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Highlights
Enjoy spectacular views of Liverpool’s skyline and its famous sites including the world-famous Waterfront, Royal Albert Dock and Museum of Liverpool.
Cruise along the River Mersey to learn about the history of the city whilst listening to the onboard commentary.
Learn about the important facts about the buildings, notable inhabitants of Liverpool and the city’s rich musical heritage, including The Beatles playing on the Mersey Ferry. You’ll also find out what role the ferries played in World War I.
Discover 11 stops in the vibrant city of Liverpool with the City Explorer Sightseeing Bus Tour. With museums, attractions and fascinating history just waiting to be uncovered, the open top bus is the most ideal way to see all that Liverpool has to offer.
What's included
- 50 minute River Cruise
- Fact sheets available in six languages
- food and drinks
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children under 16 years old must attend accompanied by a paying adult.
- Children up to 5 years old can access the cruise free of charge.
Accessibility information
- The sightseeing buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Please contact our team if you require further accessibility information.
Additional information
- There are cruise factsheets available in six languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin.
River Explorer Cruise Liverpool
Please allow at least 15 minutes before departure.
The regular operating times are the following:
Winter:
1st Oct - 30th of December 2022
Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 04:00pm
Weekends & Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 03:00pm (no 4pm departures).
2nd Jan (Bank Holiday) 2023: 11:00am – 03:00pm
- 3rd January - 10th of February 2023
- Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 04:00pm
- Weekends & Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 03:00pm (no 04:00pm departures).
- Spring:
- 11th Feb - 6th April 2023:
- Daily: 10:00am - 04:00pm
- 7th - 10th April 2023 (Bank Holiday Service):
- Daily: 10:00am - 06:00pm
- 11th Feb - 6th April 2023:
- Summer:
- 11th April - 30th Sept 2023:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 04:00pm
- Weekends & Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 06:00pm
- 11th April - 30th Sept 2023:
Closures:
- 24th -26th December
- 31st December
- 1st January
Departure point
- Start location: The Cruise departs on the hour every hour from Liverpool Pier Head (Gerry Marsden) Terminal, George Parade (near Canada Boulevard), Liverpool L3 1DP, England
- Nearest station: James Street (Liverpool).
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.