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Manchester Boat Tour: Historic Ship Canal and River Irwell Cruise
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284 Ratings
Salford
Departing Salford Quays take a 60-minute cruise along Manchester’s historic Ship Canal and River Irwell on board a purpose build Dutch sightseeing vessel departing from central Manchester. Venture through the industrial heartland of the north of England and see historic monuments such as Stephenson’s railway bridge.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Imperial War Museum North - An impressive modern building built on the banks of the canal
- Old Trafford - Manchester United’s home stadium since 1910
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Departure is from Salford Quays only
- Any buggies or prams must be foldable, we can not accept full size prams aboard.
- City Centre stop is now closed
Location
Manchester River Cruises
The Quays
Salford Quays Option 11:30, 12:45, 14:00, 15:15, 16:30 - Please arrive at least 5 minutes before departure. The boarding point is located under the Millennium Footbridge by the Lowry Theatre
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(284 Ratings)
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B_lsteven
Sep 30, 2024
Great small river tour with insightful narration - Kind personnel and refreshments available on board. Two places to drop off and pick up. I kept my jacket in the boat till the next day.
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Colm_m
Sep 28, 2024
Relaxing & interesting - Good value. Very interesting. On time. A different perspective of Manchester.
Drinks & snacks were great value on board. Very clean.
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Claire_t
Sep 23, 2024
Great - A good welcome. Great scenery and interesting information about Manchester canals etc. Very good value.
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Mark_d
Sep 22, 2024
Enjoyable, relaxing experience. - Relaxing and informative. We enjoyed the experience. I particularly liked learning about the Manchester canal system.
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Louisa_t
Sep 22, 2024
Great experience - We had an Amazing time , we loved it , very relaxing and interesting . Everyone was very friendly and welcoming
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Wendy_m
Sep 22, 2024
A Manchester must do ! - Excellent and informative tour and the history was brilliant. The staff were friendly, helpful and polite. A must do if visiting Manchester.
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Lynne
Sep 19, 2024
A must! - A well organised and informative river trip . Indoor and outdoor seating available. Lovely to see Salford from the canal. Would definitely recommend!
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Brinicrich
Sep 11, 2024
Go on this! - Excellent value at £15, even incredible with the concession - £8 for seniors! Super commentary, which was very clear and informative. Seats far more comfortable than many boat trips we've been on and the drinks were ridiculously cheap! Go!
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Claire_s
Sep 23, 2024
Great potential! - Going through lock, views from ship, but engine broke down, it was wet and cold, and we had to return early due to engine breakdown!
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Arbaz_a
Sep 18, 2024
No responsive - Weather was bad - tried contacting crew no reply wanted to check if the ride was still happening as itn was non stop pouring. Didn’t get reply dtill
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