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Manchester: Canal & River Cruise

Manchester: Canal & River Cruise

See Manchester from another perspective on a scenic canal cruise. Make your way along the Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell, admiring some of the city's key sights including Manchester United's home ground and the historic Stephenson's Railway Bridge. Board from Salford Quays and see sights from the modern Media City, now home to the BBC and the new home of ITV's Coronation Street, to the imposing Old Trafford football stadium and George Stephenson’s railway bridge from 1830. Pass by the first of the 120-meter-long locks of the Manchester Ship Canal, admiring the impressive Imperial War Museum and old Pomona Docks before heading into the heart of Manchester along the River Irwell. During the cruise, listen to commentary that describes the history of the Manchester Ship Canal. Learn about the industries that made the city one of the powerhouses of Europe in the 19th century and hear about the exciting future that's currently being built.

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River Irwell Railway Bridge: Our most recommended tours and activities

Manchester: Canal & River Cruise

Manchester: Canal & River Cruise

See Manchester from another perspective on a scenic canal cruise. Make your way along the Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell, admiring some of the city's key sights including Manchester United's home ground and the historic Stephenson's Railway Bridge. Board from Salford Quays and see sights from the modern Media City, now home to the BBC and the new home of ITV's Coronation Street, to the imposing Old Trafford football stadium and George Stephenson’s railway bridge from 1830. Pass by the first of the 120-meter-long locks of the Manchester Ship Canal, admiring the impressive Imperial War Museum and old Pomona Docks before heading into the heart of Manchester along the River Irwell. During the cruise, listen to commentary that describes the history of the Manchester Ship Canal. Learn about the industries that made the city one of the powerhouses of Europe in the 19th century and hear about the exciting future that's currently being built.

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What a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning sat on a boat in the sunshine. We both enjoyed the cruise andthe information about the canal & river as we went along. The ladies were very welcoming. Definitely recommend if you like to find out a little history of where you are staying.

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We really enjoyed the boat trip. It went through the Salford docks and right into the centre of Manchester, down the river Irwell and past Spinningfields and past the really tall sky scrapers on Deansgate. Excellent trip and really interesting commentary. Highly recommended.

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The tourist guard was very detailed in recounting the great history and heritage of Manchester as we cruised across historic buildings and places. The cruise was timely and the crew were also very professional. Great value for money!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Very amazing experience with definitely be going again. Loved any minute of it. We was taking bad by the view and all the information we was given on the boat.

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Worth the time and money this Trip was very good and more than our expectation The Crew team is fantastic and they departed ONTIME and arrived ONTIME