Manchester Ship Canal

2025

Manchester Ship Canal
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Manchester Ship Canal

2025

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!

Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge. 

At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool’s world famous waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool’s famous skyline and historic buildings.

To make your journey even more enjoyable, on board you’ll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide’s live commentary. The cruise features live music from talented local artists, and the fully licensed bar will be open throughout, so you can buy snacks and drinks.

Please note, the canal is a commercial shipping channel and cruises can be delayed for reasons beyond our control.

This cruise departs from Seacombe to Latchford Locks and the duration 
is 6 hours, There is a bar on board for snacks and drinks. 
Depart after the cruise and ETA Voel approx 5.30pm

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!

Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge. 

At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool’s world famous waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool’s famous skyline and historic buildings.

To make your journey even more enjoyable, on board you’ll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide’s live commentary. The cruise features live music from talented local artists, and the fully licensed bar will be open throughout, so you can buy snacks and drinks.

Please note, the canal is a commercial shipping channel and cruises can be delayed for reasons beyond our control.

This cruise departs from Seacombe to Latchford Locks and the duration 
is 6 hours, There is a bar on board for snacks and drinks. 
Depart after the cruise and ETA Voel approx 5.30pm

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Mon 19 May, 2025
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  • (07:15) Colwyn Bay 3 Railway Station
  • (07:20) Llanddulas The Fairview Inn
  • (07:25) Abergele 1 Tesco Bus Stop
  • (07:25) Rhyl 7 Vale Road Flats Bus Stop
  • Layby
  • (07:28) Abergele 2 Bowling Green
  • (07:29) Abergele 3 Pentre Mawr Bus Stop
  • (07:30) Pensarn 1 Roundabout Bus Stop
  • (07:30) Prestatyn 13 Mini Roundabout
  • (07:30) Rhyl 15 The Bodfor
  • Bodfor Street
  • (07:31) Prestatyn 12 Pendyffryn Gardens
  • (07:33) Belgrano Windjammers
  • (07:33) Rhyl 18 St Thomas Church
  • (07:35) Prestatyn 4 Victoria Hotel
  • (07:35) Rhyl 12 Junction Churton Road/Russell Road
  • (07:35) Towyn Wendover Bus Stop
  • (07:36) Rhyl 13 Junction Old Golf Road/Russel Road
  • (07:37) Prestatyn 3 Police Station
  • (07:38) Prestatyn 1 Clwyd Carpets Coast Road
  • (07:38) Prestatyn 2 Ffrith Bus Stop
  • (07:38) Rhyl 14 Eastville Bus stop - opp denmore
  • (07:38) Sandy Cove Bus Stop
  • (07:39) Kinmel Bay 1 Junct St Asaph Avenue/ Bronwen Avenue
  • (07:40) Kinmel Bay 2 Silver Birch
  • (07:40) Prestatyn 11 Opp. Jolly Sailor
  • (07:40) Rhyl 17 Tynewydd Est Entrance
  • (07:42) Prestatyn 8 Penrhwylfa Cross Roads
  • (07:44) Rhyl 28 Stanley Park Avenue/Rhuddlan Rd Bus Stop
  • (07:44) Rhyl 5 Parry's Corner/ Pendyffryn Rd Nth (by phone box)
  • (07:45) Prestatyn 7 Junction Fforddisa/ Lon Goed Bus Stop
  • (07:45) Rhuddlan 1 Vicarage Lane Bus Stop
  • (07:45) Rhyl 3 Rosehill Road
  • (07:46) Rhyl 2 Boulevard Bus Stop
  • (07:47) Meliden 4 Manod Road Bus Stop
  • (07:48) Meliden 3 Garden Centre
  • (07:48) Rhuddlan Pentre Lane Bus Stop
  • (08:00) Voel Depot Voel Coaches
  • (08:03) Dyserth 1 Cross Keys Bus Stop
  • (08:03) Dyserth 4 The Vicarage
  • (08:05) Dyserth 3 High Street (Opp Thomas Av)
  • (08:10) Trelawnyd 2 Memorial Hall
  • (08:15) Lloc Rock Hotel
  • (08:17) Carmel Halfway House Inn (Main Road)
  • (08:18) Holway Garage opp Post Office Holway Garage opp Post Office
  • (08:20) Holywell 1 Baths Main Road
  • (08:25) Halkyn Billie Jeans Transport Cafe Halkyn Billie Jeans Transport Cafe
  • (08:30) Northop Car Park Entrance
  • (08:35) Ewloe St. Davids Park
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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!

Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge. 

At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool’s world famous waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool’s famous skyline and historic buildings.

To make your journey even more enjoyable, on board you’ll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide’s live commentary. The cruise features live music from talented local artists, and the fully licensed bar will be open throughout, so you can buy snacks and drinks.

Please note, the canal is a commercial shipping channel and cruises can be delayed for reasons beyond our control.

This cruise departs from Seacombe to Latchford Locks and the duration 
is 6 hours, There is a bar on board for snacks and drinks. 
Depart after the cruise and ETA Voel approx 5.30pm