River Explorer Cruise Liverpool
Cruise along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront with Mersey Ferries on a 50-minute river journey. Enjoy panoramic views, fascinating maritime heritage, musical stories, and engaging commentary as you sail along the River Mersey. Departing hourly from Pier Head, the cruise offers a memorable way to experience Liverpool’s riverside landmarks, history, and scenery.
Highlights
- The first tour leaves the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool at 10am and the last tour leaves at 3pm.
- Liverpool Pier Head
- Mathew Street – Home of the famous Cavern Club
- Walker Art Gallery & St Georges Hall
- Metropolitan & Anglican Cathedrals
- The Philharmonic Hall & Pub
- St Lukes bombed out church
- China Town – Chinese arch
- Cains Brewery
- Liverpool Marina & M&S Arena & Conference Halls Royal Albert Dock
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River Explorer Cruise Liverpool
The Price Includes
- 50 minute River Cruise
- Fact Sheets available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin.
About This Experience
Liverpool River Cruise:
Enjoy one of the North West’s most popular sightseeing experiences and discover Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront from the water. Step aboard the 50-minute River Explorer Cruise and sail across the River Mersey while uncovering the city’s fascinating maritime, musical, and cultural heritage.
Admire panoramic views of Liverpool’s iconic riverside architecture and spot local wildlife as engaging audio commentary brings the River Mersey’s colourful past to life. Hear intriguing stories of smuggling, music, wartime events, and the many influences that have shaped Liverpool’s distinctive character.
Departing hourly from Pier Head, the cruise calls at Seacombe and Woodside, Wirral. Sit back, enjoy the scenery, and experience Liverpool’s celebrated waterfront and heritage from a completely different perspective.
With so many attractions and historic sights to discover, the River Explorer Cruise is an ideal way to enjoy Liverpool’s spectacular views while learning more about the city’s remarkable past.
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1 Hours / England
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