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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Itinerary
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(1,350)
This is a fun and informative thing to do on a trip to Liverpool. We were staying nearby so just walked down and bought tickets for the next trip - they go every hour. The QR code lets you download an audio guide which gives information at various points and gives you a de ent start to a trip to see the length of the Docks and some useful history and information. We enjoyed the experience.
It was ok. Not sure I would go again. The coffee shop was nice.
A lovely experience in glorious sunny weather. Myself and my son sat at the top of the ferry and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. We didn't have headphones on, we just looked out and read the leaflet detailing the sights around us.
Fab cruise seeing the city from the water. Highly recommend!
Thank you for giving us 5 stars and for recommending us.
A lovely morning on the river. Really enjoyed it good QR audio links. Just feel the price could be lowe given return local users on the ferry is about £4!
Thank you for your 5 star review. The £4 price is the commuter fee as during commuter times or football matches, the vessel only takes 10 minutes to cross the river and there is no commentary . It is £14 for the 50 minute cruise with commentary.
Really disappointed, expected more, no music, no commentary, no ice cream on a really hot day, no value for money, you can do better Liverpool.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you feel disappointed. We do offer a free printed route guide at the terminal before you sail and there is commentary available if you scan the QR code. Hopefully you managed to find an ice cream at the van outside the terminal.
When in Liverpool you have to “cross the Mersey”. Bought combination ticket on line for the 50 min cruise and discounted Beatles Museum. Excellent value. Wander down to terminal near Beatles Fab Four statue. Significant queues for ferry but easy boarding and plenty of space for all to sit on various decks. Ferry does a wander down Mersey, docks at Birkenhead for 10 mins then comes back. Good opportunity for photos and leisurely cruise. Audio tour didn’t seem to work but didn’t need it. Sat back and enjoyed the calm and views.
Thank you for the lovely 5 star review - we are glad you enjoyed your experience with us. We will pass on your feedback about the audio guide.
Very good tour, no audio commentary though was disappointed with this as would of liked to of learnt when it was first used etc.
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed the cruise. A printed route guide is available for free at the terminal before you sail.
Probably would’ve been even better if I’d listened to the commentary but had to look after a 4 year old.
Thank you for giving us 5 stars, we do appreciate it.
Don't forget your headphones, seems a bit pointless not to broadcast the sites over the PA when they use it to start with . Forgot mine so no idea how good the trip was historically
Thank you for your review. You can also scan the QR code and read the commentary , or listen to it when you get home.
