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SEACOMBE FERRY TERMINAL Did you know? What will you experience? Located a few minutes drive from Junction The Manchester Ship is 35 miles full of history and Chart your journey on the map below using highlighted 1 off the M53 motorway, Seacombe offers surprising facts. Take in the live commentary and by the geographical locations and our handy key. Don’t forget FREE PARKING for over 200 cars. end of your cruise you’ll be a fountain of knowledge. to keep your eyes peeled for the many landmarks along You can access the M53 via the M56 Cruises the way. motorway if approaching from the East. If travelling from Liverpool, use the Over a hundred years Wallasey Tunnel and take the first exit of history in just one day LOWRY OUTLET MALL after the toll booths. Then follow the PIER HEAD signs for Seacombe. FERRY TERMINAL NEW LIVERPOOL Manchester 383 2015 A fascinating live SCHEDULE Liverpool 3638 When the ship canal opened PIER HEAD FERRY TERMINAL in January 1894 it was the commentary… INSIDE! largest river navigation canal tells the story of the canal and how it was in the world. built, primarily to help Manchester’s ailing The Pier Head Ferry Terminal is located cotton trade. However, in reality, it did more FACTS & FIGURES More than 54m next to the Albert Dock and a short cubic yards of to boost engineering and became a focus walk from Liverpool One and waterfront material were 54 for importers of food and raw materials. excavated. million hotels. Car parking is available near to Our refurbished vessels provide excellent the Pier Head at Q-, Liverpool One, facilities, with drinks, refreshments and snacks “...What great fun. We heard wonderful 35 Strand Street Liverpool City Centre, for sale throughout the cruise. L1 8LT (charges apply). An average of 12,000 history, saw fabulous sights...It was well workers were employed worth every penny” If you are travelling by train, Pier Head during construction. Keith T. Wagstaff, Kensington Ferry Terminal is a 5-minute walk from James Street Merseyrail station.

7,261,919 tonnes KEY TO BRIDGES & LOCKS QUAYS 18,563,376 tonnes 1955 2005 Rail Bridge Warburton High Level Bridge The Quays is ’s unique Traffic has dramatically reduced Runcorn-Widnes Road Bridge Viaduct waterfront destination. It’s ideally situated, over the years, after its peak in Old Quay Mersey Weir less than two miles or 15 minutes tram 1955 of 18,563,376 tonnes. journey from . IMPORTANT PASSENGER INFORMATION Moore Lane Swing Bridge Viaduct Acton Grange Viaduct Irlam Locks The is a commercial shipping channel and cruises can be delayed for The Quays are within easy access of reasons beyond our control. Our Captain will make every effort to arrive on time but please Chester Road Swing Bridge Barton Locks the North West’s extensive motorway be prepared for possible delays and be aware that the cruise may arrive later than planned. Northwich Road Swing Bridge Barton High Level Bridge network and parking is available at We cannot always guarantee time for stopovers if we arrive late. The return coach transfer High Level Bridge Barton Road Swing Bridge the Lowry Outlet Mall (charges apply). takes approximately one hour. Knutsford Road Swing Bridge Coach collection point is 350m from Terms and conditions of ticket sales are available from Mersey Ferries, 11th floor, berthing point. Latchford Viaduct Centenary Bridge Maximum boat length is 182.9m No.1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP during business hours. Details are also available That’s the equivalent to 4.4 Mersey Ferries at www.merseyferries.co.uk or by calling 0151 330 1444. Latchford Locks Mode Wheel Locks High Level Bridge The Lowry & Footbridge Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted on the Manchester Ship Canal Cruises. For more information visit For more information visit merseyferries.co.uk or call 0151 330 1444 We reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions of this leaflet at anytime without Rixton Junction (Mersey/Ship Canal) Road Bridge merseyferries.co.uk or advance notice. call 0151 330 1444 SAILING DATES AND DEPARTURES FOR 2015 PRICES & BOOKING

From an industrial past Experience the city & beyond 6HR CRUISE COMBINED & U-BOAT STORY (Seacombe/Liverpool to Salford) (Departures from Salford only, (Salford to Liverpool) 6hr cruise + U-boat) to memories that will last Most cruises include an approximate 2½ hour stopover (canal From Seacombe/ From From Seacombe/ From PER PERSON £39.00 £41.00 traffic permitting) to allow you time to take in the sights, have Liverpool Liverpool Salford Quays Relax, sit back and experience it all The cruise includes return transport by coach back to your APRIL AUGUST on a Manchester Ship Canal Cruise. a bite to eat, do a little shopping or simply enjoy the culture. starting point. If you are combining your cruise from Salford Sat 4th 10am (4pm) Sat 1st 10:30am (4:30pm) Quays with a visit to U-boat Story at Woodside, you will be Sun 5th 9:30am (3:30pm) Sun 2nd 10am (4pm) collected by coach from U-boat Story for the journey back to Sun 19th 10am (4pm) Mon 3rd 12noon (6pm) Salford Quays. Mon 20th 9:30am (3:30pm) Tues 4th 10am (4pm) For group discount information and group bookings, please MAY Fri 14th 10am (4pm) call: 0151 330 1420 or email: [email protected] Enjoy a fascinating 6-hour, Salford Quays U-boat Story Wed 6th 10:30am (4:30pm) Sat 15th 9:30am (3:30pm) 35-mile journey along this The stunning waterside location of At Woodside terminal visit U-boat Story, Tickets available from all Mersey Ferries terminals Thurs 7th 10am (4pm) Tues 18th 11:30am (5:30pm) famous inland waterway with Salford Quays is the perfect place for an exciting interactive exhibition, telling or by calling: CRUISES WITH STOPOVERS CRUISES the legendary Mersey Ferries. your stopover. At ‘The Quays’ there the amazing story of the German World Fri 8th 11:30am (5:30pm) Wed 19th 10am (4pm) The cruise takes in spectacular is something for everyone to enjoy; War II submarine, U-534. Sat 9th 10am (4pm) Sun 30th 10am (4pm) 0151 330 1444 with an incredible choice of attractions, Mon 18th 10am (4pm) Mon 31st 9:30am (3:30pm) or by booking online scenery leaving you with an Don’t forget! Passengers on cruises restaurants, bars and cafes you’ll be Tues 19th 9:30am (3:30pm) SEPTEMBER awe-inspiring sense of how the INTRODUCTION from Salford Quays can visit U-boat www.merseyferries.co.uk canal’s construction shaped spoilt for choice. Soak up the culture JUNE Tues 1st 11:30am (5:30pm)

Story as part of a combination ticket TIMETABLE at The Lowry – of Salford’s most NB: Tickets must be pre-booked. forever the city of Manchester with a Manchester Ship Canal Cruise. Wed 3rd 10am (4pm) Wed 2nd 10am (4pm) famous artist L S Lowry, now with and the North West of . Thurs 4th 10am (4pm) Sun 13th 10am (4pm) extended opening hours on stopover Albert Dock Sat 6th 11:30am (5:30pm) Mon 14th 9:30am (3:30pm) Go on a journey through time, days. Delve into the fascinating history Also at Albert Dock you can visit Tate Sun 7th 10am (4pm) Tues 15th 11am (5pm) passing through locks and under Landmarks appear at every of war and conflict from the 20th Century Liverpool, Maritime Museum Wed 17th 10am (4pm) Wed 16th 10am (4pm) A gift with bridges, mostly unchanged since vantage point at North, and for or just across the road is Liverpool One, fashion lovers The Lowry Outlet mall is Thurs 18th 10am (4pm) Tues 29th 10:30am (4:30pm) they were built over 100 years the newly opened shopping complex for a shopping paradise with famous names JULY Wed 30th 10am (4pm) a difference! ago. View the succession of swing the best in fashion, home and leisure. at discount prices. Thurs 2nd 10am (4pm) OCTOBER bridges, a graceful sight as they Museum of Liverpool Manchester Ship Canal Cruise The Beatles Story Fri 3rd 9:30am (3:30pm) Thurs 1st 12noon (6pm) gift vouchers make a perfect gift. turn through 90 degrees to allow This major attraction is free to enter Thurs 16th 10am (4pm) Fri 2nd 10am (4pm) ships to pass. Located within Liverpool’s historic Albert and celebrates the city’s creative and Gift vouchers £ each Dock, The Beatles Story is a unique visitor Fri 17th 10am (4pm) Tues 13th 10am (4pm) 39 sporting triumphs – with huge picture Vouchers can be exchanged for Marvel at the historic buildings, attraction that will transport you on an Mon 20th 12noon (6pm) Wed 14th 10am (4pm) windows featuring breathtaking views a ticket on any scheduled industry, fields, houses and the exciting and atmospheric journey into Tues 21st 10am (4pm) of some of Liverpool’s most iconic cruise during 2015 wide open space of the Mersey the life, times, culture and music of The architectural landmarks. (subject to availability). estuary as you cruise along, all Beatles. The famous visitor attraction now surrounded by nature’s beauty includes the amazing Fab4D experience Approximate arrival times are shown Stopovers at the Pier Head terminal. in brackets and marked in blue/white. and tranquillity. A stopover highlighted in blue indicates Stopovers are at the end of the cruise and are based a 2 hour stopover. in Liverpool or Salford Quays. All cruises are one way ½ and are scheduled to be six hours*. If using our return A stopover highlighted in orange indicates coach service, you will be transferred back to your a 1½ hour stopover (Sundays only) starting point. This information can be provided Sailings from Wirral will depart from Seacombe at the in other formats upon request. time stated above and from Liverpool 10 minutes later. We reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions of this leaflet at any time without advance notice.

For more information visit merseyferries.co.uk or call 0151 330 1444 For more information visit merseyferries.co.uk or call 0151 330 1444 *Stopovers are in addition to the 6 hour cruise. Mersey Ferries is a Merseytravel attraction