Take an iconic ferry trip across the Mersey

One of the most famous images associated with Liverpool is ferries crossing the River Mersey. Hop aboard, take in Liverpool’s skyline from the water and gain a sense of its rich history.

The 50-minute River Explorer trip from Pier Head provides spectacular views of the UNESCO World Heritage Liverpool Waterfront, a fascinating sail through Liverpool's past, and a chance to hear the legendary 1960s Gerry and the Pacemakers song Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey. 

One of the Mersey Ferries has recently had a special makeover by Sir Peter Blake, the artist behind The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. He 'dazzled' the ferry, creating a stunning psychedelic design. It operates as a normal Mersey Ferry, taking commuters and visitors across the water, as well as special trips up the Manchester Ship Canal.

Liverpool is in northwest England, just over 2 hours from London by train.

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