Static or cruising - The Danny offers a unique day out for private groups, societies and coach trips.
Guided Tours
Available mainly at weekends from 11-4pm during our cruising season (check timetable for dates and locations) As a guided tour experience whilst the ship is static, The Danny will reveal its history as well as the many personal stories, which will be told by the volunteers who have helped restore the boat. We ask for a donation for the guided tour. Please note we are not able to take people into the engine rooms.
Talk, Tour & Lunch Packages
£20 per person
We share interesting stories, footage and images of The Danny in her past life as the Chairman’s Launch playing host to a the rich and famous from all over the world in the 1930’s, as well as information on the steam ship’s engines and stories of her working life on the Manchester Ship Canal.
We also give an insight into the work needed to save the ship from being scrapped, to becoming the new North West tourist attraction following the support from The Heritage Lottery Fund.
Lunch can include afternoon tea or The Danny's own bowls of hearty scouse and a hot drink or glass of Danny real ale, for groups of 10 - 30 people.
Talk, Tour & Tea
£5 per person
We share interesting stories, footage and images of The Danny in her past life as the Chairman’s Launch playing host to a the rich and famous from all over the world in the 1930’s, as well as information on the steam ship’s engines and stories of her working life on the Manchester Ship Canal.
As above but with a hot drink only included, for groups of more than 15.
Cruises
Our cruises take up to 80 people, so are ideal for groups to come on together and enjoy a day out. Email [email protected] to make a booking and we will send you a booking form to complete, we will require a deposit of £5 per person at time of booking.
Private Hire
The ship can be hired from £250 per hour for a private event whilst static at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge. Hire will include us of our well-stocked bar. Catering is not provided but caterers can be recommended.
Talks to Societies
We have a team of volunteer presenters who can come to your club or society to offer a talk -. We share stories, footage and images of The Danny in her past life as the Chairman’s Launch playing host to the rich and famous from all over the world in the 1930’s, as well as information on the steam ship’s engines and stories of her working life on the Manchester Ship Canal. We also give an insight into the work needed to save the ship and becoming a new tourist attraction along The North West Waterways.
We offer two talks focused on shipping history & our unique steam ship called The Daniel Adamson.You can book one, or both of the talks, which will be given by our volunteer speakers aimed at societies and groups. We will travel across the North West and further to give talks. Our main talk is on The 1903 Daniel Adamson Steam Ship, which was saved from being scrapped by volunteers, who now crew the cruising ship which boats beautiful Art Deco interiors which have a fascinating history. The ship is listed as 15th on the Register of National Historic Ships and our speakers are part of the volunteer team and can talk personally about the story of the ship’s restoration. We also offer a talk on the building of the Manchester Ship Canal with lots of original images.
To book and check availability please contact [email protected].
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