Liverpool: 50-Minute Mersey River Cruise

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 recorded 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.

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)

Language translation sheets are available on request at the ferry terminal.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Historical commentary in English - Various language sheets are available on request.

Roundtrip ferry

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop off

What To Expect

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

View from the river

Admission Not Applicable

Liverpool Cathedral

View from the river

Admission Not Applicable

Options

River Explorer

Duration: 50 minutes

Reviews

4.19

1,223 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

660

309

145

Brilliant and Freezing 😂
Dylan D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
it was a really good tour of both liverpool and the wirral and they tell you stories about the past which i found really interesting. However, it was really cold in the winter (We went in october) so id suggest bringing a big coat and getting a hot chocolate from the on-boat shop.
Ferry across the Mersey
Sharon C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great trip across the Mersey - lots to see and a great experience - my granddaughter loved it and so did we
Mersey - Ferry
Sarah L,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Lovely views across the Mersey great for photos. Cafe nice touch serving lovely refreshments, staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Wonderful Weekend! Great shopping!
837margaretd,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was soo impressed with the fact that due to one of the family was un able to get to Liverpool for the 11am sailing. I called them and no problem at all changed to the 12 noon sailing. They couldn't have been more helpful. What a city, we loved our weekend. We will definitely be back. Can't say enough good things about place.
Ferry on the Mercy
Jeanne S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Nice sights of landmarks on the River. Ferry very noisy. Website to review the excursion too way too long and wouldn’t allow me to continue
Lovely Liverpool
Patricia M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely delightful experience! It was fun and informative! I learned a lot about Liverpool and the Beatles. Damion and Joe were awesome. Damion is a great storyteller and musician!
Good
Q705RVabdullaha,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Need more services on ship Need more views Need more places In general it was good trip i hope to add improvement in the future
Easy parking seacombe great trip
555christopherj,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great simple to use good vlean facilities at each side. Seacombe to Liverpool and return. Ferry was clean the coffee on board particularly good all very efficient.
Not a must do in Liverpool, and go only if weather is conducive
SeniorTravelerTF,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The river is such an important part of the city we thought this was necessary, but felt that it could have been so much more. Maybe repetition bores them, but recorded history could fill the long gaps. Less than an hour, go back and forth across the river. Sit outside to be able to see more of the sights pointed out. The operators/attendants are to be commended because the day we originally bought tickets was miserable and they gladly changed the tickets to the next day to make it much more reasonable weather.
Gerry Marsden has a lot to answer for.
899elizabetha,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Though it was a shocking day due to storm Amy we both enjoyed our trip on the Mersey. All the staff were really helpful and we were on board before we knew it . We sailed on time and the commentary was good though a little garbled at times. we didn't care . we were on the Ferry cross the Mersey. Lovely to hear of all the bands and singers who performed on the ferry over the years. thoroughly recommend the experience.