UpcomingCruises(Page 7 of 12)

27th July

Running From: - 11:00 AM

National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port to Mode Wheel Lock, Salford 27th July 2024

 

Yet again we are delighted to be taking The Danny back on her old routes on the Manchester Ship Canal….  This six-hour cruise takes in the scenery, both industrial and rural as we cruise from The National Waterways Museum in Ellesemere Port and pass through Latchford, Irlam and Barton locks, as well as going under a variety of bridges and an aqueduct, to our disembarkation point within Mode Wheel Lock itself, the last lock before Salford Quays.    We suggest you park in the National Waterways Museum car park, and your ticket includes return coach transfer back to the National Waterways museum car park at the end of your cruise.

28th July

Running From: - 11:00 AM

Mode Wheel Lock, Salford – National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port 28th July 2024

 

We are delighted to be taking Danny back on her old routes on the Manchester Ship Canal….  This 6 hour cruise takes in the scenery, both industrial and rural and we start it from within Mode Wheel Lock itself, and pass through Barton, Irlam and Latchford Locks as well as going under a variety of bridges and an aqueduct, to our disembarkation point at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.    There are numerous places to park at Salford Quays and good public transport/tram links.  The nearest car park is Media City Multi-story car park.  At the end of your cruise our coach will be ready to take you back to Mode Wheel.

29th July

Running From: - 12:00 PM

This six-hour cruise takes in the both the Manchester Ship Canal to Marsh Lock and the magnificent Weaver Navigation all the way to our berth below the Anderton Boat Lift.  More information on what can be seen on this route can be found here.  Guidebooks are also available to buy on the cruise for £5.00

Please park at the National Waterways Museum car park (CH65 4FW) when you could look around the Museum before your cruise departs at 1200 hrs.  At the end of your cruise, our coach will be waiting to return you to your car at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.

Please note Anderton Boat Lift will not be open when we arrive at 1800 hrs.

Access from The Danny berth to the coach at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step free, path to the visitor centre and car park at the higher level.  This may prove challenging for those with mobility difficulties.