• Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool - River view
• Liverpool Cathedral - River view
• Royal Liver Building 360 Tour - River view
• Museum of Liverpool - River view
• Tate Liverpool - River view

• Roundtrip ferry
• Digital commentary available by scanning QR code on a smart device. Bring Headphones.

• Gratuities
• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Headphones

Join the River Explorer Cruise on the renowned Mersey Ferry. Enjoy a relaxing journey of just under an hour, taking in the stunning riverside views and iconic landmarks that have made Liverpool famous.

With our expert digital commentary, you’ll feel at ease as you explore the vibrant aspects of our city region. This cruise is an essential experience for anyone visiting Liverpool.

To access the commentary, simply scan the QR code available at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry.

For those without a smartphone, a printed cruise route fact sheet is available upon request from our team at the ferry terminal. It is offered in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, and Arabic.

Your ticket is valid for any time on the day you have booked. Cruises depart every hour on the hour from Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden Terminal. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to redeem your voucher.

• 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.
• From 26 February 2026, MERSEY FERRIES be offering a free digital audio guide as part of a one-month trial. Simply scan the QR code located at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and have mobile data enabled. During this trial period, the commentary will not play through the external speaker system. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from our team at the ferry terminal which is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukraine and Arabic.

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