UpcomingCruises(Page 2 of 4)

13th June

Running From: - 13:00 PM

Sit back and enjoy a relaxed nine-hour cruise through stunning industrial, rural and maritime scenery. We’ll travel from Anderton Boat Lift, along the beautiful Weaver Navigation, through Marsh Lock, onto the Manchester Ship Canal, out to the River Mersey, through Eastham Locks, and finish in style at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock.

Up until the late 1970s, one of the regular cargos handled at the British Waterways Board wharf at Anderton—right beside the world-famous boat lift—was bagged salt.

Mined at nearby Winsford, or produced locally by heating brine into bright white vacuum salt, it was bagged and shipped out in bulk. Barges would load up to 300 tons at a time, carrying the salt to Liverpool, where it was transferred to deep-sea vessels bound for destinations across the globe.

Fish & Chips included but you can add your own salt!
We’ll stop at our berth at Sutton Weaver around 17:00 to collect your freshly prepared supper from 4 Seasons Fish & Chips (Frodsham).

Easy transport
Coach transfer will pick you up from Royal Albert Dock (Salthouse Quay) at 12:00 and take you to Anderton Boat Lift for the start of the cruise to Royal Albert Dock (where we berth at Canning Dock) .  There are plenty of car parks and public transport links to and from Royal Albert Dock.  Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.

⚠️ 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.

A full day out, great views, and classic fish & chips — what’s not to love?

4th July

Running From: - 14:00 PM

This four-hour cruise starts within the Royal Albert Dock complex where we will be moored in Canning Dock, and finishes where the Shropshire Union Canal joins the Manchester Ship Canal at what is now the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.   We'll enter the River Mersey via the lock at Canning Half-tide entrance and you can sit back and take in the lovely Wirral and Liverpool Waterfronts whilst enjoying the sensory delights of a steamship!  A commentary will be provided by Captain Dan Cross, the founder and driving force behind the restoration of The Danny.   We will pass the Cammell Laird shipyard and the Tranmere Oil terminal during our cruise before entering the Manchester Ship Canal via Eastham Lock and continuing our journey to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port.

Parking: We suggest you park at The National Waterways Museum car park which is free of charge and our coach will collect you at 13:00 and take you to the start of your cruise in The Royal Albert Dock.  There are also excellent public transport connections for the Royal Albert Dock, with the nearest underground rail station being Liverpool James Street.  Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.

Please note that disembarkation from the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.

All details will be on your ticket confirmation. More information on the cruise route can be found here.

12th July

Running From: - 13:00 PM

Set Sail on this scenic four-hour cruise and experience the best of both industrial heritage and serene countryside. Departing from the 1926 built Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge , our cruise takes you along the final leg of the Weaver Navigation and into Marsh Lock, from which we will join the Manchester Ship Canal and cruise along the waterway to Old Quay in Runcorn, where the Danny once worked.  Along the way, we’ll pass Weston Docks, still used today by coaster traffic, the iconic Runcorn Railway Bridge and Viaduct opened in 1868, and the Silver Jubilee Road Bridge - a 1961 replacement for the old transporter bridge.

Turning at Old Quay, we’ll head along the Manchester Ship Canal down to Eastham Locks where we will turn and head back to our berth at  The National Waterways Museum at Ellesemere Port. .

Easy transport  :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station and our coach will collect you at 12:00 to transport you to The Danny at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  That way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise, or you are handy for the station.  Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.

Please note that disembarkation from the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.

Arrive early and explore the museum before your cruise for a full day of nautical history