Sightseeing Cruises

River Mersey Cruise

Name: River Mersey Cruise
Start: 2026-08-03T15:00:00
End: 2026-08-03T15:50:00
Location: Liverpool L3 1DP, UK

Experience Liverpool’s waterfront from the deck of a heritage ferry, dating back to a Royal Charter from 1330 and that have even hosted The Beatles on board in the early 1960s.

Show your ticket at the boarding gate at Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head), then step aboard for a 50-minute round-trip cruise.

Ticket includes a digital audio guide and the option to request a printed fact sheet, plus access to the on-board café bar and toilets.

Digital audio commentary shares stories of Liverpool’s musical roots and maritime history as you cruise.

Upgrade your tickets for a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour across 14 stops and a live guide, helping you learn about the city's history and culture

50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise

Boarding from Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head)

Complimentary digital audio guide

Printed cruise route fact sheet (on request)

Access to the onboard café bar

Access to onboard toilets

Additional paid upgrades:

24-hour Hop-on Hop-off City Explorer Liverpool bus tour

Access to 14 stops

Live guide on board the bus

Food and drinks

Transfers

TOTAL DURATION50 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 60 mins
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head)
Get direction
Sights covered
Royal Liver Building

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone with mobile data to access the digital audio guide during the cruise.

What's not allowed

Only contactless payments are accepted at the ferry terminals; cash is not accepted.

Accessibility

The ferries are fully accessible on the main deck, including accessible toilets on board and at the terminals.

Additional information

Arrive at your departure point at least 15 minutes before your chosen sailing time. If you are late, your voucher can be used at any time of your choice on the day that you have selected.

There is a complimentary digital audio guide in multiple languages. Simply scan the QR code at the ferry terminal or onboard to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and you have mobile data enabled. If you don't have a smartphone or device, you can request a printed cruise fact sheet from a member of staff

Dogs on short leads and bikes are welcome on board the ferry.

Toilets and accessible facilities are available both on board and at the ferry terminals.

Meals, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the on-board café bar and licensed bar.

The River Explorer Cruise operates with hourly departures from Liverpool Pier Head - Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal, with the first and last departure times varying by season and day of the week.

Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.