River Cruises Manchester Ship Canal

Come and join us on one of our Manchester Ship Canal cruises.

River cruises manchester ship canal. Manchester River Cruises run regular sightseeing trips from Salford Quays on board the Dutch built Princess Katherine. Operating passenger boat cruises on the canals of Manchester for over 30 years Based in Castlefield Manchester with two luxury purpose-built barges We offer restaurant buffet tour party boat corporate and water taxi services. Cruise with confidence - Risk-free bookings industry leading health safety policies.

From our 50 minute adventure cruises 4 12 hour expeditions to Ellesmere Port or our kids TAKEOVER events we have something for everyone. Ad Immerse yourself into culture cuisine and history on Vikings award winning River ships. Mersey Ferries fascinating Manchester Ship Canal round-trip Cruises sail from Liverpool and Wirral 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.

Manchester is 2 hours 10 minutes from London by train. From the 50 minute Quays Adventures trips to a 4 12 hour expedition to Ellesmere Port Manchester River Cruises provide the ultimate way to enjoy the historic Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell. The cruise lasts 6 hours and includes a fascinating commentary departing from Salford Quays.

We then transit the lock down onto The Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell from where we cruise to Salford Quays and view the spectacular scenery and developments that have taken place. The rivers Irk Irwell Medlock feed into the Manchester Ship Canal as it starts its 35 mile journey from the heart of the Northwest toward the Mersey Estuary being joined with Rivers Weaver Mersey. Secure Your Cruise Today With NCLs Flexible Cancellation Policy.

We look forward to welcoming you on board a future Manchester Ship Canal Cruise. Ad Immerse yourself into culture cuisine and history on Vikings award winning River ships. We sail at 730 and the first part of the cruise is along the historic Bridgewater Canal to Pomona Lock.

Those with time to spare can also experience Mersey Ferries Manchester Ship Canal Cruise connecting the cities of Manchester and Liverpool along a 35 mile 56km stretch of canal. Either depart from Spinningfields on a modern sightseeing boat and sail down the River Irwell onto the Manchester Ship Canal to Media City or depart from Castlefield on a traditional canal barge and cruise along the Bridgewater Canal before descending the locks. On the 30 mile journey on the Manchester Ship Canal between the Salford Quays and Ellesmere port passengers will travel through 4 locks dropping an average of sixteen feet each time passing through numerous swing and lift bridges including Grade II Barton Aquaduct bridge as we travel between the between the former industrial heart of Manchester where large ships still travel through to the historical Ellesmere Port.