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Highlights
- Ride a heritage ferry on a 50-minute round-trip, with a complimentary digital audio guide sharing Liverpool's riverfront history as you sail.
- Board at Liverpool Gerry Marsden Pier Head, with hourly departures so you can join any sailing that fits your schedule on your selected day.
- Glide along the River Mersey on a round-trip route, seeing Liverpool's waterfront and cityscape from the water rather than the street.
- On board, request a printed cruise route fact sheet, then relax with access to the onboard café bar and onboard toilets throughout your trip.
- Upgrade your ticket to add a 24-hour hop-on hop-off City Explorer Liverpool bus tour, with a live guide and access to 14 stops around the city.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 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
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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Booking FAQs
Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone with mobile data to access the digital audio guide during the cruise.
Only contactless payments are accepted at the ferry terminals; cash is not accepted.
The ferries are fully accessible on the main deck, including accessible toilets on board and at the terminals.
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.
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