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Mersey Ferries

To experience the true heart of The Quays take a fascinating and relaxing trip along the Manchester Ship Canal, courtesy of Mersey Ferries, shop at The Lowry Outlet Mall or stay at either the four star Copthorne Hotel or the Old Trafford Lodge.

Mersey Ferries fascinating Manchester Ship Canal Cruise is a truly memorable journey along the 35-mile stretch of canal. It includes a lively commentary giving a revealing insight into the facts, the history and the dramas of one of Britain's major waterways. The cruises take in spectacular scenery leaving its passengers with an awe-inspiring sense of how its construction shaped the city of Manchester and the Northwest of England.

This six hour cruise departs from The Quays (Salford) and Seacombe/Woodside (Wirral) on selected dates from April through until October 2008. Sailings dates for 2008 are available and tickets are on sale.

Our refurbished vessels provide excellent facilities and our licensed bar and servery sell refreshments and snacks throughout the cruise.

The cruise costs £33.00 per person (£31 for seniors and children) and includes return bus transfer to take you back to your starting point at the end of the cruise.

If you are looking for a gift with a difference, try some gift vouchers for the 2008 Manchester Ship Canal Cruises. The vouchers are £33 each and can be exchanged for a ticket on any of our scheduled sailings (subject to availability). The vouchers come in a presentation pack along with a list of dates for 2008.

Tickets and gift vouchers can be booked on-line or by telephoning: 0151 330 1444. Alternatively tickets can be purchased for cruises departing from The Quays at the Tourist Information Centre within The Lowry, please call 0161 848 8601 for more details.


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