River Cruise & Sightseeing Bus Tour (11 stops) (Route)

Operating Schedule: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to redeem your ticket, as the ferry leaves on the hour. Check the Mersey Ferries website for departure dates. During this 50-minute river cruise, you’ll explore Liverpool’s rich musical and maritime history along the river Mersey. From ‘The Beatles’ performing on ‘Riverboat Shuffle’ cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, this ferry is filled with memories. Relax and enjoy the engaging commentary, marvel at the wildlife, and soak in the heritage. The 50-minute cruise departs hourly from Liverpool, Pier Head, stops at Seacombe, Wirral, and returns to Liverpool Pier Head. The cruise includes excellent recorded commentary and cruise fact sheets available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. Upon returning to Liverpool Pier Head, the City Explorer open-top bus tour will be waiting to continue your journey. The last bus departs at 3pm, but your ticket is valid for 24 hours. The City Explorer showcases the best of Liverpool, with stops at iconic landmarks and a live guide on every bus. Stops include: Albert Dock, Liverpool Pier Head, Mathew Street (home of the famous Cavern Club), Walker Art Gallery & St George’s Hall, Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, St Luke’s bombed-out church, Chinatown (Chinese arch), Cains Brewery, Liverpool Marina, and M&S Arena & Conference Halls. Your City Explorer bus tour ticket can be used on the same day as your cruise and the following day, maximizing your sightseeing opportunities.

1. Pier Head
Ferries depart every hour on the hour between 10am - 4pm

2. Mathew Street
Home of the famous Cavern Club

3. Walker Art Gallery
Home of Museums and Galleries of Liverpool

4. Metropolitan Cathedral

5. Liverpool Cathedral

6. China Town - Liverpool
Chinese arch

7. Cains Brewery Village
Baltic Market, independent bars, coffee shops, and stalls

8. M&S Bank Arena

9. Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Points of Interest

• Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

• St. George’s Hall

• Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

• Walker Art Gallery

• Chinatown

• Pier Head

• St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

• Mersey Ferries

• Mathew Street

• Hop-on hop-off open top bus tour
• River Cruise

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase
• Food and drinks
• Transportation to/from attractions

Discover the beauty and rich history of Liverpool with this organized sightseeing package. Embark on a River Explorer Cruise on the globally renowned Mersey Ferry. Lean back, unwind, and immerse yourself in the riverside panorama and iconic landmarks. The cruise showcases the breathtaking waterfront of Liverpool from the river’s perspective.

Your ferry pass is valid throughout the booked day at your convenience. The cruises are scheduled to set sail every hour from the Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden Terminal (ensure to arrive a minimum of 20mins before the departure time to exchange your voucher). Language assistance is available at the ferry terminal upon request.

After the cruise, jump on the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour to uncover the top sights of this intriguing city. The hop-on hop-off bus provides vistas of all the city’s main attractions. You can utilize your City Explorer Bus Tour ticket on the same day as your cruise and also the next day, offering you ample sightseeing flexibility.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A coffee shop & restrooms can be found onboard the ferry
• The ferry is accessible on the main deck for wheelchairs
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Arrive at least 25 minutes prior to redeem your voucher at Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden terminal.
• Your ticket is valid for any cruise on the day of your ticket. The River Cruise departs every hour on the hour from Liverpool. Please check Mersey Ferries website for up to date departures and notices.
• The hop on hop off bus tour part of the ticket is valid for 48 hours from redemption.
• The last bus tour is at 3pm - however, you can use it the following day!

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