Liverpool: 50-Minute Mersey River Cruise
Description
Join us for a River Explorer Cruise aboard our world-famous Mersey Ferry. For just under an hour, you can sit back, relax and soak in the riverside scenery and landmarks that have put Liverpool on the map. Our expert digital commentary will make you feel right at home as you discover the things that make our city region so vibrant today. The cruise is a 'must do' as part of any visit to Liverpool. Simply scan the QR code located at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry to access it. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from our team at the ferry terminal which is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukraine and Arabic. Your ticket is valid at any time during the day that you have booked. The cruises depart every hour on the hour from Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden Terminal (just arrive at least 20mins prior to departure to redeem your voucher)
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View from the river
View from the river
View from the river
View from the river
View from the river
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Coffee shop & restrooms can be found on-board the ferry
- Voucher is valid for anytime on day of travel - The Cruise departs on the hour every hour from Liverpool Pier Head. Just arrive at least 20 minutes beforehand to redeem your voucher as the ferry leaves on the hour. Please check Mersey Ferries website for up to date departures and notices.
- Please check Mersey Ferries Website for up to date departures and daily information / notices.
- From 26 February 2026, MERSEY FERRIES be offering a free digital audio guide 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. During this trial period, the commentary will not play through the external speaker system. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from our team at the ferry terminal which is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukraine and Arabic.
Reviews(1,296)
Got to the cruise terminal only to see the notice on the door that there would be not cruises that day. We had taken the train from London so that became a very expensive trip for nothing. I am sure the cruise would have been great.
Careful when using viator as they continue to sell tickets for events/attractions that are not running or available. They were however very quick to respond and refund once I contacted them. Was just disappointing to look forward to our river cruise and turn up to be told it wasn’t running.
Interesting city water tour with many fascinating landmarks. Shame that quality of audio guide was not synchronized and not user friendly
Thank you for your feedback Judith, we are pleased that you enjoyed the cruise and will pass on your comments about the commentary to our operational team.
Great time!! Will take the ride every time we are in Liverpool!! Great way to see many of the important waterfront sites all in one 50 minute ride!!
Many thanks for your kind comments and 5 stars it's much appreciated!
This 50 minute tour offers great views of the city from the water, including the three Graces, the docks and Everton's stadium. There's no commentary but it's not really needed. It's a lovely peaceful trip (with the occasional blast of Ferry 'Cross The Mersea). One thing to note for passengers with mobility issues is that the ramp down to the ferry and back up again at the end is very steep and hard on the knees, however, we did see a lady with walking sticks being transported on an airport style buggy so it seems that assistance can be arranged if required.
Many thanks for your review it's much appreciated. With regards to the linkspan (ramp) between the ferry and land this is a floating landing stage that changes with the tides and assistance is available if needed.
Lovely relaxing way to view Liverpool from the water. You can download an audio guide on your phone and bring your own headphones. Lovely staff.
Thank you for your lovely comments - especially about our staff. Thank you for visiting us - glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful cruise with a free English-speaking audio guide that provides a lot of information about the buildings and the Mersey waterfront. The trip lasts 50 minutes, and there are plenty of seats available on deck. As we set off, the song "Ferry Cross the Mersey" plays - a lovely overview from the water's perspective.
Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch!
Nice boat trip - shame the commentary was only available via mobile phone. I did not have ear buds so could not take advantage of it. Staff were very helpful.
The QR code offers the whole commentary in a written format if you have no ear buds and we also have available cruise fact sheets/route maps which can be collected from the ferry terminal ticket desk free of charge.
This was an easy trip. Tickets were easy to buy on line. There's a nice cafe whilst you wait for the ferry. Outside the terminal is the statue of the Fab Four which gives you a great opportunity to take some photos. By downloading the app on board the ferry you were able to have a full guide of the Mersey. The Liverpool architecture was beautiful to see and although I'm not an Everton fan you get to see their new stadium.
Thanks for the great review Tina, we really appreciate the 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed your cruise with us.
Interesting excursion well worth going for when in town. Tickets direct from the operator at the office by the jetty are well priced and there were no queues. The trip was just right time wise and the audio commentary, provided via scanning a QR code and the listening through yoor phone was interesting and worked well. If the weather is dry suggest sitting outside to really get a taste of the area but if cold and windy then snuggle down indoors where a small cafe offers drinks and snacks. All in all a great way to learn a little more about the imporatnce of Liverpool and the river Mersey in historical Britain.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad you found the commentary interesting and easy to use. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your cruise and learning about Liverpool and Birkenhead.
