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Mersey Ferries
Mersey Ferries
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Hop aboard one of our daily River Explorer Cruises for stunning views, fascinating history and unlimited sea air. An iconic Mersey Ferry will take you on a 50-minute journey that lets you explore the River Mersey's rich past... And present. You'll see the unrivalled and ever evolving waterfront from the deck of this famous ferry.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England

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Travellers' Choice
2024

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Marina E
Liverpool, UK168 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
My partner surprised me with a very long overdue date on the river mersey & it didn't fail. He picked the 3hr river cruise which takes you from the pier head along the coast line then back down the Wirral coast line. I have mobility issues so we found the ncp car park off Chapel Street, great price, card payment only. The walk over was easy. We paid online but you still got to the ticket desk for boarding ticket & everything ran on time. The gantry down is steep at times depending on the tide so take your time going down. We made it up the stairs to sit at the front outside just by the door was a perfect spec. The blue badge guide was great she gave out so much detail even my scouse partner didn't know some of it. If you sit on the right side you will get amazing views coming back in of the Liverpool wheel, radio city tower, echo arena, museum & the 3 graces. You Dock back up right in front of the liver building. If you can take a good camera/phone with a good zoom because may get the iron men of Crosby beach & Blackpool Tower. You will if lucky see the wreck of pengu passenger/cargo ship from 1939. When the lovely guide takes a break the sea shanty singers take over inside but from where we sat you could see them & there is outside speakers so you won't miss a thing. On board is a cafe which we had a Stella Artois & tea £6 which we thought was reasonable. A lot of the people around us had their own picnics. There are toilets on board & at the ticket office, ladies there will be a queue. As we left we stopped for an ice cream & if your a beatles fan you will find their statue. It really was a great trip though it took us 18yrs to finally get there 😁 I really do recommend wether a tourist or a local.
Written 25 June 2023
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Thank you for this wonderful feedback about the Liverpool Bay Cruise, we are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed it and that you got to see the great views. We will pass on your compliments to our operations team - they will appreciate it.
Written 27 June 2023
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John H
London, UK9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Family
Thank you to Sue at Mersey Ferries, who helped us arrange the event so spread mum’s ashes on the Mersey, plus everybody else associated with making today happen. From the really nice people selling us the tickets, to the crew on the Royal Iris who were sensitive and incredibly helpful, you people make me smile with pride in my home City.

Thank you for enabling us to say goodbye to mum, for one final time

John and family
Written 8 March 2020
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Hi John thank you for your review and kind words for Sue. I have passed this through to the ferries team for them to pass onto Sue.
Written 10 March 2020
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923Dan
Swindon, UK3,004 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Staying in Birkenhead, brought a return commuter Ticket from Birkenhead to Liverpool going early morning and back early evening for £2.80.
Fantastic value, helpful and friendly staff, boats that run on time - everything you need from a good mode of transport.
Had the colorful Razzle Dazzle boat each way, that added to the experience.
Fantastic way to enter Liverpool, close to the Albert Docks, with great views along the Liverpool skyline!
Written 18 June 2022
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Thanks for the great review Dan. It is great to hear you had such a positive experience on our commuter service. It is indeed a great way to start and end the day!
Written 20 June 2022
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,033 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Friends
The River Mersey is the river that historically and economically defined our city and the architecture that makes the Liverpool waterfront one of the most beautiful and recognisable and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is best viewed from the River Mersey and there's no better way than to do this than enjoy a ride on one of the Mersey Ferries.
As iconic as any building in Liverpool and made famous in the song " ferry across the Mersey " the ferry boats look cool,the commentary on board on the history of the River Mersey is informative and for many people visiting Liverpool its probably on their tick list of things to do in our city.
A wonderful trip on the River Mersey, most definitely well worth checking out if you're planning a trip to Liverpool.
Written 14 December 2020
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Thank you for your review. we are glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written 11 January 2021
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom21,891 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
*Visited June 2021* My review is based on the commuter service I took from Pier Head to Woodside. Purchasing a ticket was straightforward, I got mine from the ticket office before boarding the ferry. Passengers were directed to a waiting area before the incoming ferry arrived, once the ferry arrived boarding immediately commenced. The ferry was immaculately clean, it had basic seating and facilities but is ideal for the short crossing. There are many ways to cross the stretch of river including driving through the tunnels or getting the train but the ferry is a fun and relaxing way to go especially with the views to be had of Liverpool during the crossing . The staff members were all friendly and efficient, it is one the highlights when visiting the area.
Written 7 December 2021
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Thanks for giving us this great review of our commuter service - there aren't many commutes with views such as the ones you get from the Mersey Ferry. We are pleased to hear you found the Ferry clean and that our staff were friendly and efficient - we will pass on your compliments.
Written 9 December 2021
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HelenLytham
Lytham St Anne's, UK536 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
We very much enjoyed our ‘ferry cross the Mersey’ ride but the most memorable aspect of our trip was the excellence of the staff on both sides of the river who were friendly and efficient. Special Mention goes to the city side and a lady who organises school trip bookings whose help in returning a purse left on a ferry was invaluable. Thanks to all
Written 5 September 2020
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Hi Hele, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and we will pass your kind words onto the staff member in question. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 7 September 2020
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Charles S
Greater Manchester, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
We took the ferry from Seacombe on the Wirrall to Liverpool Pier Head, then returned later in the day. It only took about 10 minutes at the most each way. Good views of Liverpool and Birkenhead; a great experience - the good weather helped. Not many passengers on our two sailings, so social distancing not a problem, and only £3.70 each return, with free car parking at Seacombe.
Written 17 August 2020
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Hi Charles, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon.
Written 19 August 2020
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Tim P
Hampshire, UK329 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
I enjoyed this short cruise even if the weather was absolutely appalling! Had it been better, the view of the City would have been unrivalled. Very enjoyable, nevertheless.

Apart from a business trip to Eastham Docks in the early 1990's, I haven't been to the Liverpool area since 1985. Obviously the City has changed, but is it true the iconic "Ferry across the Mersey" only now runs Mon-Fri during peak hours?

Apart from the hugely promoted Beatles connection with the City, this ferry has to be a major reason people visit and personally I would have been disappointed if this was my first trip to Liverpool and found it not running.
Written 16 August 2021
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Thank you for this lovely review Tim, sorry about the weather but it's good to hear you enjoyed your River Explorer Cruise. In answer to your question the cruises run every day of the week including weekends, it is only our shorter commuter service which is peak times Mon-Fri. Please see our website for full timetable details. https://www.merseyferries.co.uk/our-cruises/river-explorer-cruise/
Written 17 August 2021
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Robert P
Wichita Falls, TX88 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Liverpool was the unexpected gem of our trip that included all the major stops in Ireland and GB. We expected an dreary old port city with some Beatles history, but found it alive, vibrant, a great mix of new and old in the buildings, and yes of course the Beatles history. Liverpool definitely needs to be a destination when you are in the region.
Written 31 August 2022
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Robert, many thanks for your kind 5 star review it's really appreciated! So glad Liverpool exceeded your expectations - hope to welcome you back soon.
Written 1 September 2022
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funkyfamily2016
Cardiff, UK70 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
A trip that has to be done if in Liverpool. Round the dock areas. Commentary pre recorded, informative but completely out of sync with where the ferry was at the time, very confusing…. Perhaps pointers in commentary saying, left right ahead etc. But the ferry was moving too quick fir accurate commentary sadly. Fun our out.
Written 30 June 2021
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Thank you for taking time to leave us your review of our River Explorer Cruise, we find all feedback is really helpful. I’m sorry to hear that the sightseeing commentary was out of sync with the position of the ferry. Occasionally, due to tides or other traffic on the river this can happen. Thank you for providing the feedback and we have passed this to our vessel operational team. We are glad you still found the trip fun.
Written 2 July 2021
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