Embark on a memorable 60-minute round-trip river cruise through the historic Manchester Ship Canal and Salford Quays. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local rediscovering your city, this sightseeing tour provides an unparalleled perspective of Manchester's industrial heritage and its contemporary dynamism.

As you traverse the waterways, relish in the engaging English commentary that brings to life the tales behind the canal, its emblematic structures, and the landmarks that have moulded the city’s skyline.

This journey offers a refreshing and unforgettable view of Manchester, blending past and present in a truly immersive experience. So step aboard for a voyage that promises not just a visual treat but also a rich historical narrative, making your trip to Manchester all the more special.

we was a party of 4 I've lived in Manchester all my lift and never seen some of places we passed until taking this tour, i totally recommend doing this boat tour you can enjoy a drink from the bar while listening to the audio recording about the history of building / areas the total tour time is only 1 hour so its not overpowering its a great break of a day out

Great little day out a loverly cruise

I enjoyed every bit of it Would have loved it If there were refreshments

Amazing experience, enjoyed a lot and learned something new about the canals and history. There were snacks and hot chocolate with marshmallows on board, too. Upper deck was available for those who are not afraid of the rain.

The location provide to customers should be more accurate. It took me to a different place

Good experience and I’d recommend it. On the return journey the commentary was a little hard to hear - not sure why. Could it be increased in volume (Just slightly)

Højdepunkter

See Manchester from a different perspective
Discover the industrial heartland of north England
Enjoy gliding across the water on a cruise

Vigtig information

Accessibility:

This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users

Not allowed:

Hot food, ice creams and alcoholic drinks are not permitted onboard

Know in advance:

All tickets are for a round trip only. There are no additional stops along the route
Infants aged 0–1 travel free and do not require a ticket. They must sit on a parent or guardian's knee
Buggies and prams must be foldable so they can be stored beneath the seats
Toilets are available onboard. Outside seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis
All sailings are subject to weather conditions and the water levels of the River Irwell

Afbestillingsregler

Få 100% tilbage, hvis du afbestiller op til 1 dag inden aktiviteten begynder.

I prisen indgår

Cruise tour
Roundtrip ticket
English audio commentary

Hvad er ikke inkluderet

Drinks (can be purchased onboard)

Bestillingsgebyr

Der lægges ingen ekstra gebyrer til denne bestilling.

Sted

Manchester River Cruises, The Quays, Salford, Manchester, UK

Mødested:

The boarding point is located under the Millennium Footbridge next to the Lowry Theatre. The closest parking is at the Quayside shopping centre, the closest tram stop is Media City or the IWM North.

Arrangør

Manchester River Cruises

Hvad siger folk om denne oplevelse

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Værdi for pengene

4,8/5

Service

4,9/5

Sikkerhed

4,9/5

Guider

4,9/5

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Manchester Moz
Rejste med en gruppe af venner
31. maj 2026
5
Storbritannien
we was a party of 4 I've lived in Manchester all my lift and never seen some of places we passed until taking this tour, i totally recommend doing this boat tour you can enjoy a drink from the bar while listening to the audio recording about the history of building / areas the total tour time is only 1 hour so its not overpowering its a great break of a day out
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anthony
Rejste som et par
30. oktober 2025
5
Storbritannien
Great little day out a loverly cruise
O
Omolola
Rejste med familie
15. maj 2025
5
Storbritannien
I enjoyed every bit of it Would have loved it If there were refreshments
T
TUI Musement Traveler
24. september 2025
5
Storbritannien
Amazing experience, enjoyed a lot and learned something new about the canals and history. There were snacks and hot chocolate with marshmallows on board, too. Upper deck was available for those who are not afraid of the rain.
O
OSN
Rejste med en gruppe af venner
10. november 2024
5
Storbritannien
The location provide to customers should be more accurate. It took me to a different place
R
Ruth
Rejste med en gruppe af venner
9. oktober 2024
5
Storbritannien
Good experience and I’d recommend it. On the return journey the commentary was a little hard to hear - not sure why. Could it be increased in volume (Just slightly)