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River Mersey explorer cruise in Liverpool
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Recommended by 91% of travelers
4.6/5
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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River Mersey explorer cruise in Liverpool

Free Cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French and 4 more

Offered in:

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 50 minutes
Instant confirmation
Local touch
Tour with Audioguide
e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

You’ll enjoy a laid-back river cruise along the River Mersey, with plenty of great views
There’s fascinating history to discover as you sail past Liverpool’s waterfront landmarks
It’s all brought to life with fun and informative audio commentary along the way

What we expect

The best way to appreciate Liverpool's iconic waterfront is by relaxing on a cruise down the River Mersey.

Onboard this 50-minute cruise, a must for any tourist coming to visit the North West of England, you'll be able to discover the much-loved legacy of Liverpool and the River Mersey. Take in the views of Liverpool's riverside architecture and wildlife as you listen to entertaining digital commentary that will help you learn all about the city's fascinating music and maritime history.

Get ready to hear the tales of the three diverse influences, smuggling, music and war, that have touched this friendly city over...

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What's included

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Audio guide
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Cruise

What to remember

Know in advance:

Please note that if you prefer, you can use your ticket at a different starting time than the one you booked
Temporary update (valid from 26.02. - 26.03.2026): A free digital audio guide for your tour will be offered as part of a one-month trial. Simply scan the QR code located at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and have mobile data enabled. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from the team at the ferry terminal which is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukraine and Arabic
Cruise fact sheets are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin
A coffee shop and bar are available on the cruise
please check the local operator's website for the most updated information and additional timings
Cruises run hourly Monday-Friday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and weekends from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Please check the local operator's website for the most updated information
After booking, you will receive a confirmation voucher which you will need to bring with you on the day of your cruise to exchange for your ticket at Liverpool Pier Head

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Reviews

Excellent

4.6/5
Based on 45 reviews from verified customers
All ratings (45)
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Anonymous

January 2026
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Anonymous

January 2026
From United Kingdom

Average

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January 2026
From United Kingdom

Great

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Anonymous

October 2025
From United Kingdom

Average

Boat left on time but commentary quickly fell behind what we were actually seeing! It sorted itself out later.
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Anonymous

August 2025
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Anonymous

June 2025
From United Kingdom

Excellent

This trip on the Mersey on the Dazzle ship Snowdrop was magical! My sister and I were celebrating her 70th birthday. What a wonderful way to see Liverpool, from the water! And the audio commentary was excellent. Highly recommended!
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Anonymous

May 2025
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Loved our trip on the River Mersey. The tour guide was excellent, very knowledgable about the local area and very entertaining. Naturally it rained the entire time but we were under cover and able to fully enjoy the experience.
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Anonymous

May 2025
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Gia

February 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 7 years old

Excellent

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Sean

November 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 32 years old

Great

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S Panditha

October 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Excellent

For me every thing was alright.
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Anonymous

July 2024
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Always ride on the ferry whenever we visit this great city which looked fantastic on a lovely sunny day. Discounted fare made it even more enjoyable especially on the historic Royal Iris. A must for any visitor.
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Anonymous

July 2024
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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June 2024
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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June 2024
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Anonymous

May 2024
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Would definitely recommend,
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Anonymous

November 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

Been on this Mersey Ferry many times in the past but always Lear something new. Friendly staff make the experience despite the wind trying to spoil it. I’ll be back I’m sure
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Anonymous

November 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Anonymous

November 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Great, informative cruise with my daughter. Really enjoyed it.
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Anonymous

October 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Pre booked for 2 adults & 1 child. We all had a great time on the Mersey tour. Informative. Good facilities on board ie toilets & hot drinks etc
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Anonymous

October 2023
From United Kingdom

Average

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September 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

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September 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

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Anonymous

August 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Anonymous

August 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Great trip on a lovely sunny day. The brief commentary on the history of the docks and Liverpool's heritage was very interesting too.
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Anonymous

July 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Great outing on the river Merseyside. It was well worth the trip. Saw and learnt a lot about the area. It was well organised.
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United States of America

Average

Well organised and punctual. Comfort minimal. I have a mobility problem, and the stairs were difficult. No assistance was offered. The commentary was disappointing, as it was often hard to tell which building was being described, and on which side of the boat it was located. Run out of space...!
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United States of America

Excellent

Had a fantastic time in Liverpool and the boat trip was fantastic and we went on it twice
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

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Anonymous

June 2023
From United States of America

Excellent

It was exciting to be on such a infamous cruise!! Loved it!!!
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United States of America

Excellent

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Anonymous

June 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Interesting and good value
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United States of America

Excellent

The only problem was that we couldn’t hear the Commintary
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Amazing experience with interesting audio guide on the entire cruise, plenty of space to walk around and explore all angles of the view.
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Anonymous

June 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Great day out. Weather was perfect nice and sunny. The ferry was great explaining what you were viewing. The shop was having problems with the card machine which made people have to wait but it was all ok.
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Anonymous

May 2023
From United States of America

Great

We enjoyed the boat ride although the speakers weren't working where we were sitting and it was difficult to hear the commentary. The loading and unloading was quick and efficient. We loved that the boat sailed out on the hour so didn't have to lock into a specific time. The price was good too.
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Anonymous

May 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

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Anonymous

May 2023
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Such an amazing experience and fantastic views
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Anonymous

May 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

It started right on time and the staff were pleasant. The route was very insightful and the tour was informative. All in all, I would give it a 8 out of 10.
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Anonymous

March 2023
From United States of America

Excellent

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Anonymous

March 2023
From United Kingdom

Great

Easy to book online. Great way to see lots of things in a short time, the onboard info was great The Only snag was it didn’t tell you That you needed to go to the ticket office to get a ticket, I presumed the download was our ticket, luckily we had time to sort and didn’t miss the ferry
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Anonymous

March 2023
From United States of America

Great

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Anonymous

November 2022
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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Anonymous

July 2022
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Exciting experience, looking forward to....
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Anonymous

January 2022
From United Kingdom

Excellent

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