A Steamship Experience

2nd May

Running From: - 12:00 PM

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a truly memorable four-hour cruise along the full length of the beautiful Weaver Navigation. This popular journey offers a wonderful mix of historic landmarks, tranquil riverside scenery, and fascinating waterways heritage, making it an ideal afternoon out for both enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.

Enhance your experience with our souvenir guidebooks, available on board for £5.00, packed with interesting facts and stories about the route.

Easy transport  As there is no public parking at Sutton Weaver, we provide a convenient Park & Ride coach service from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) - charges apply. The coach departs at 11:15, transporting you directly to the Danny at Sutton Weaver for the 12:00 departure, and ensuring your car is waiting for you at Anderton at the end of the cruise — easy and hassle-free.

Further details about the cruise route and highlights can be found https://www.thedanny.co.uk/map

⚠️ Access note   At Anderton Boat Lift, access to and from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free path to or from the visitor centre and upper-level car park. This may be challenging for passengers with mobility difficulties.

3rd May

Running From: - 15:30 PM

Set sail on a delightful cruise from our berth just below the iconic Anderton Boat Lift, and enjoy a scenic journey along the River Weaver. We’ll cruise to our turning point at Acton Bridge via Saltersford Lock before gliding back to our starting point at Anderton.

Adding extra sparkle to the journey are Little Words, a fantastic duo from Widnes—Kelly Cresswell and John Bostock. They’ll serenade you with hits spanning the decades, from the 50s to today, featuring favorites from The Beatles, The Kinks, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, David Gray, The Mavericks, Elton John, and so much more!

A little history for our curious cruisers: the Anderton Boat Lift, opened in 1875, was built to transfer narrowboats a whopping 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal. Nowadays, it mostly welcomes pleasure craft and stands as a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor attraction. While our boat is too big to ride the lift itself, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of this engineering marvel during the cruise. Don’t forget—souvenir guidebooks are available on board for just £5. You can also find more details about the cruise route at https://www.thedanny.co.uk/map

Parking: Available at the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW), with standard charges applying.  Please aim to arrive at the car park by 15:00 and on board by 15:15

⚠️ Access note
Access to the Danny’s berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free path from the visitor centre and car park, which may be challenging for guests with mobility difficulties

23rd May

Running From: - 11:00 AM

Saturday 23rd May 2026 | 11:00 -14:30

Set sail on a delightful cruise from our berth just below the iconic Anderton Boat Lift, and enjoy a scenic journey along the River Weaver. We’ll cruise to our turning point at Acton Bridge via Saltersford Lock before gliding back to our starting point at Anderton.

A little history for our curious cruisers: the Anderton Boat Lift, opened in 1875, was built to transfer narrowboats a whopping 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal. Nowadays, it mostly welcomes pleasure craft and stands as a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor attraction. While our boat is too big to ride the lift itself, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of this engineering marvel during the cruise. Don’t forget—souvenir guidebooks are available on board for just £5. You can also find more details about the cruise route at https://www.thedanny.co.uk/map

Parking: Available at the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW), with standard charges applying.  Please aim to arrive at the car park by 10:30 and on board by 10:45

⚠️ Access note
Access to the Danny’s berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free path from the visitor centre and car park, which may be challenging for guests with mobility difficulties