Come along on a 60-minute cruise along Manchester's historic Ship Canal and River Irwell.

You'll travel on board a purpose build Dutch sightseeing vessel departing from central Manchester. Venture through the industrial heartland of the north of England and see historic monuments such as Stephenson's railway bridge.

Get an insight into the history of the area and a unique view of Manchester including Media City, Old Trafford and the disused dry docks.

See Manchester from a different perspective
Discover the industrial heartland of north England
Enjoy gliding across the water on a cruise

Important to know

Not suitable for:

The boat is not wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

The boarding point is at Salford Quays by the Lowry Theatre. The closest parking is at the Quayside Shopping Centre, the closest tram stop is at Media City
All tickets are a round trip only, there are no additional stops on the route
Please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the time stated on your ticket. The cruise will not return to the boarding point once departed
Infants ages 0-1 go for free and do not need to purchase a ticket. They should sit on the parent's knee
Buggies and prams will need to be foldable to be stored beneath the seats
Toilets are available onboard and outside seating is available on a first come first served basis
All sailings are subject to the weather and the levels of the River Irwell

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Cruise tour
Roundtrip ticket
English audio commentary

Drinks (can be purchased onboard)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Manchester River Cruises, The Quays, Salford, Manchester, UK

Meeting point:

The boarding point is located under the Millennium Footbridge next to the Lowry Theatre. The closest parking is at the Quayside shopping centre, the closest tram stop is Media City or the IWM North.