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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
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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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2023
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Tanith
Limerick, Ireland32 contributions
Well worth the visit!
This was excellent value for money, the automated guide was brilliant, it was informative without being boring. The boat was beautiful and the dockside scenery was gorgeous
This was excellent value for money, the automated guide was brilliant, it was informative without being boring. The boat was beautiful and the dockside scenery was gorgeous
Written 29 November 2023
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Thank you for this lovely review, we are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip on the ferry and found the commentary informative. Thank you for coming.
Written 1 December 2023
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Barbara D
Perth, UK17 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Liverpool was a great experience. What a vibrant city. Something for all the family. Live music in every bar. Reasonably priced drinks. Lots of museums. Bus tour a great way to see around. Museums, football stadium tour, culture. Indoor activities for kids, food & drink and amazing shops. Dockside a lovely area. Would definitely go back more to do and see.
Written 29 November 2023
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Thanks for the great review Barbara, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Liverpool and we hope to see you again when you return.
Written 1 December 2023
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chris p
southampton5 contributions
A different way to see the city and view the riverbanks. Good commentary. Pleasant way to spend 50 minutes and enjoy the scenery
Written 21 November 2023
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Destination792100
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written 22 November 2023
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Sara K
4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Great and informative trip. If you like boats, the ferry ride is very relaxing. The bus tour was informative and takes you all over the city with the ability to hop on and off at different locations. My bus ticket was good for the following day as well. A great way to see and get around the city for people with mobility issues. I cannot remember my driver and guides names but they were wonderful and informative. I will say, you can only tip them in cash, so bring cash
Written 16 November 2023
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Thank you for this great review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your ferry and bus package. Thank you for coming to visit us.
Written 17 November 2023
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Joe B
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
The boat was packed, to the degree I actually felt unsafe. It was already noisy with people and then after finding somewhere to sit on deck at the stern, facing other people like on a tube train on some central wooden seats, an extremely loud tannoy commentary erupted on a nearby funnel, which for me ruined the entire thing. This continued the whole trip.
The tannoy advised that I may be filmed for promotional purposes, so at this point, and to escape the deafening noise, I went inside, found a seat and shut down, the tannoy less audible, and were it not for being in company I would have put my hood up to zone out completely. I could not wait for the ordeal to end, and when it did, as someone with walking issues, I was herded like cattle up a very steep ramp.
I would suggest providing a souvenir booklet to annotate the trip using photographs of the riversides and perhaps a broadcast people can tune into, if they wish, on their mobiles, so that others can enjoy a more peaceful river cruise, which this most certainly was not. The highlight for me was when the boat turned round, because I knew then we were at least halfway through.
Written 12 November 2023
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Thank you for your feedback. We do advertise that the ferry cruise is a cruise with commentary. The speakers on the upper deck are louder to allow for engine and wind noise. If someone needs help getting up the linkspan when it is steep they can make themselves known to the staff and we have an assistance buggy which can take customers back up. As with a lot of other attractions we do have peak times when the boat will be much busier but we can always advise when might be a quieter time to travel if that is something you need. We were busy this weekend as it was Remembrance Weekend.
Written 13 November 2023
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Bonnie G
Oak Grove, MN75 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Of course being of the age and loving the song, I had to take a Ferry Across The Mersey when I made my first trip to Liverpool. It was fun. Wished they had played the entire song throughout the cruise but it was very informative, too!
Written 9 November 2023
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Thank you for this lovely review, we are pleased that you enjoyed the ferry and got to hear a taste of the famous song. We are glad you also found it informative.
Written 10 November 2023
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Janette R
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The hop on hop off bus tour was brilliant. The guides on the buses were very knowledgeable and also cracked jokes. It was a good balance. Well worth the money.
The river tour was disappointing. The commentary was pre-recorded, muffled and partly drowned out by the sound of the engines. It was all in English too and it was unclear what we were looking at. There was no help at all if English wasn't your first language, nothing written down or signs and drawings, or even QR codes on the boat.
However there was very interesting information about the history of "Dazzle" camouflage on the boat, which kept us informed and occupied. I wouldn't do the river cruise again.
The river tour was disappointing. The commentary was pre-recorded, muffled and partly drowned out by the sound of the engines. It was all in English too and it was unclear what we were looking at. There was no help at all if English wasn't your first language, nothing written down or signs and drawings, or even QR codes on the boat.
However there was very interesting information about the history of "Dazzle" camouflage on the boat, which kept us informed and occupied. I wouldn't do the river cruise again.
Written 9 November 2023
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Thank you for your review, we are glad you really enjoyed the bus tour. The ferry commentary is available in other languages. Our staff in the ferry terminal can provide printed translations on request. We will feedback your suggestion about QR codes around the boat.
Written 17 November 2023
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK618,803 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
One of the iconic scenes pertaining to Liverpool are the wonderful ferries ,made famous in the song" ferry across the Mersey " this ferry ride is superb, the ferry looks cool,so colourful, the commentary matches the sights you see ,it's just so enjoyable, I'm a local and sometimes take the ferries for granted but I still love them ,if you're planning a trip to Liverpool I highly recommend you take a ride across the the River Mersey.
Written 9 November 2023
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Thanks for this great 5 star review Neil, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoy your trips on the ferry. Thank you for recommending us.
Written 10 November 2023
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Howard-Liverpool
Liverpool, UK3,136 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I regularly go on the ferry as a Mersyside Senior Citizen it is free. I am glad sometimes, not always that I dont pay the high price for a cross river trip. Today boat left Seacombe 10 mins late and the trip was cut very short. The last part was done at super slow speed so return wasnt too early!! It still was. This is a regualr occurence and someone needs to take a hold. A great trip when correct but expensive.
Written 8 November 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review - we are glad you like to travel by ferry. As you say - Liverpool City Region Concessionary pass holders are able to use their pass for a free single journey across the river then they have to break their journey and travel back on a later ferry if travelling back by ferry..
Written 10 November 2023
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Matt S
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
An enjoyable short trip which offers some amazing views of the city and beyond. Well worth giving it a go!
Written 2 November 2023
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Thank you for the 5 star review, we are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us.
Written 3 November 2023
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Shaun
Barry, UK1 contribution
Is pre-booking for the 50 minute ferry trip essential?
Peter Hedges
Burwell, UK74 contributions
Noo we just turned up.
can I take my dog on the liverpool ferry to birkenhead.
Howard B
New Jersey278 contributions
Not sure. their website doesn't mention them but you can contact them. merseyferries website
bdhhey176
Edinburgh, UK103 contributions
Can I go from pierhead to Woodside only as a single fare on the explorer ferry.
Caroline Elisabeth Williams
Cheshire, UK89 contributions
We docked there, but I didn't see anyone get on or off, so not sure, sorry. I would contact them direct and ask.
MS77717
Wrexham, UK25 contributions
Hi. Is there parking close to the Woodside Ferry Terminal &, if so, what does it cost please?
sleepyheadEssex
essex27 contributions
Can I just get a straight crossing over the Mersey from Woodside to Liverpool docks, without the frills, for less than £11?
sleepyheadEssex
essex27 contributions
Can you just take the ferry across the Mersey from Woodside to Liverpool docks, without it taking 50 minutes? And costing less than £11?
MTAttractions
Liverpool, UK4 contributions
Yes so long as you are just travelling from Woodside to the Pier Head and will be getting off there you can ask for a single ticket instead of a River Explorer ticket.
i would like to place some flowers or float ,,, on the mersey
in memory of my son .. if mum my x wife scattered is ashes on the mersey last year ,, was not told of his passing
dont need to go on the ferry
colin clinch
Dover, UK7 contributions
Can you take a small mobility scooter on the jersey ferries
john q
Bolton, Greater Manchester479 contributions
yes that would be ok
John
colin clinch
Dover, UK7 contributions
Can you take small mobility scooters on the ferry
Gray's Reviews
Timaru, New Zealand1,412 contributions
I do believe you can, but it would probably pay to double check directly with the company before getting a ticket.
Jeanette M
2 contributions
Is it possible to sprinkle ashes of our uncle into the water from the ferry
MTAttractions
Liverpool, UK4 contributions
Yes, We can arrange for Ashes to be placed into the River Mersey. This must be organised directly by calling Mersey Ferries on 0151 330 1003.