Manchester River Cruises
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About
This boat tour agency operates cruises along the River Irwell and the historic Manchester Ship Canal, providing a unique perspective on the area’s history and landmarks. The boat, named Princess Katherine, features an upper deck with seating for passengers to enjoy the views. From time to time, themed cruises, such as festive Christmas experiences, are available. The tours are led by guides who share insights into the local history and significance of the waterways. There are options to sit inside or outside, and drinks are available on board. The boarding point is clearly signed, making it easy to find.
Customer Reviews
This canal cruise was absolutely amazing and well worth the price. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The lady giving the tour was very professional and did a brilliant job explaining the history and significance of Manchester’s landmarks along the canal, all through a clear sound system. A wonderful and memorable experience for an hour—highly recommended!
Very reasonably priced, friendly staff, and options to sit inside or outside. This gave us a relaxed way to spend an hour when visiting Manchester, whilst learning a bit more about the history of that area from an angle most would miss.
I took the city river tour. Contrary to my expectations, the route was quite small, Eventhough the duration was 1hr. There was a group of individuals including kids who were talking loudly amongst themselves which made it very difficult to listen to description of the places. The crew made very little effort to ask them to keep it low. Moreover, I found the whole area/sight not that appealing. You can go if you just want to take a river cruise, but don’t expect to get to know or see a lot about Manchester.
