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Liverpool 50-Minute Mersey River Cruise
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Liverpool 50-Minute Mersey River Cruise

by Mersey Ferries

50 min
Liverpool
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50 min
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£25.20£28Save 10%
2 adults × £12.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

Board the Mersey Ferry at Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden Terminal for a 50-minute roundtrip cruise along the Mersey River. The ferry departs every hour on the hour, and passengers should arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to redeem their tickets. During the cruise, travelers will see riverside landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool Cathedral, the Royal Liver Building, the Museum of Liverpool, and Tate Liverpool, all viewed from the water. A digital commentary is available by scanning a QR code on a smart device, providing detailed information about the city and its landmarks. Headphones are recommended but not included. For those without smartphones, printed route fact sheets are available in multiple languages. The ferry includes a coffee shop and restrooms on board. The ticket is valid for any cruise on the chosen day, with departures every hour from the Pier Head terminal.

Highlights

50-minute roundtrip cruise on the Mersey Ferry
Hourly departures from Liverpool Pier Head terminal
Views of Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool Cathedral, and Royal Liver Building
Digital commentary via QR code on smart device
Printed route fact sheets available in multiple languages
Coffee shop and restrooms available onboard

What's included

Roundtrip ferry ride on the Mersey Ferry
Digital commentary accessed by scanning QR code on a smart device

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Headphones

Itinerary

1

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

Passengers see the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King from the river during the cruise.

2

Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral is visible from the water as the ferry passes along the Mersey River.

3

Royal Liver Building 360 Tour

The Royal Liver Building can be viewed from the river while on the ferry cruise.

4

Museum of Liverpool

The Museum of Liverpool is seen from the river during the ferry trip.

5

Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool is visible from the river as the ferry makes its roundtrip.

Meeting point

The ferry terminal building is located directly in front of the famous Liver Building at the Pier Head, Liverpool.

End point

The ferry terminal building is located directly in front of the famous Liver Building at the Pier Head, Liverpool.

Languages

Arabic (audio)Arabic (written)German (audio)German (written)English (audio)English (written)Ukrainian (audio)Ukrainian (written)Japanese (audio)Japanese (written)English (audio)English (written)Italian (audio)Italian (written)French (audio)French (written)Spanish (audio)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Coffee shop and restrooms are available onboard the ferry
Tickets are valid for any cruise on the booked day; ferries depart every hour on the hour from Liverpool Pier Head; arrive at least 20 minutes prior to redeem vouchers
Check the Mersey Ferries website for current departure times and daily notices
From 26 February 2026, a free digital audio guide will be available by scanning QR codes on the ferry or at terminals; headphones are recommended; printed fact sheets in multiple languages can be requested if no smartphone is available
Total
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