A Steamship Experience

18th July

Running From: - 12:00 PM

MEET THE BREWER - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE TO ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – 18TH JULY   1200 - 1600 hrs

This lovely four-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation takes in many historic sights and the stunning scenery along the river – souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.00.  We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.

 Further details on the cruise route can be found Here.

As there is no public parking available at Sutton Weaver we operate a Park & Ride coach from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) and take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver, that way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  The coach will depart from Anderton Boat Lift car park at 1115 hrs

Please note:  At Anderton Boat Lift, access to or from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift.

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM SUTTON WEAVER IS 1200 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours.

19th July

Running From: - 12:30 PM

FISH & CHIP CRUISE – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM, ELLESMERE PORT    Saturday 19th July 2025   1230 – 1900 hrs

This six-and-a-half-hour cruise takes in the history and scenery, both industrial and rural along the magnificent Weaver Navigation, all the way from our berth below the Anderton Boat Lift to Marsh Lock, where we join the Manchester Ship Canal to our destination at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  En route we will call in at our berth at Sutton Weaver to collect our Fish & Chip supper provided by  4 Season Fish & Chips Shop in Frodsham at approx 16:30. More information on what can be seen on this route can be found here. 

Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in time for the 1230hrs cruise departure. Parking charges payable.   At the end of your cruise, our coach will be waiting to return you to your car at The Anderton Boat Lift. .

Please note the National Waterways Museum will not be open when we arrive at approx 1900 hrs. 

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

20th July

Running From: - 11:00 AM

National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port – Latchford – Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge - Sunday 20th July 2025   1100- 1700 hrs

This six-hour cruise gives you an opportunity to take in the scenery, both industrial and rural as we cruise from The National Waterways Museum in Ellesemere Port to Latchford, before turning and joining the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock to our berth at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge. You can park free of charge in the National Waterways Museum car park, or there is a rail station nearby.  Why not visit the museum before your cruise!  Our coach will collect you from Sutton Weaver at the end of your cruise and return you to your car at the National Waterways Museum.