Please note that all our cruises are only available for 'private charter' (group bookings) requiring a minimum of 25 people. For small groups all that we offer is our popular Sunday lunch cruises.
SUGGESTED TRIPS (All cruises are return unless stated)
CASTLEFIELD-RIVER IRWELL-SALFORD QUAYS (3 HRS) Starting on the Bridgewater Canal in Castlefield, central Manchester cruising to Pomona Lock. On leaving the Lock we first sail through the heart of the City on the River Irwell as far as New Bridge Street, then on the Manchester Ship Canal to Salford Quays.
CASTLEFIELD-DANE ROAD (3 HRS) Departing from Castlefield, sailing along the Bridgewater Canal past Pomona and Manchester United's 'Theatre of Dreams' into Trafford Park and on to Dane Road at Sale.
AFTERNOON TEA (2 HRS) Available Monday to Wednesday, a two hour cruise departing from Castlefield and returning whilst Afternoon tea is served on board - Departs at 1.00pm (min 25 persons) £14.50
LOWRY TWO COURSE LUNCH (2¼ HRS) Available Monday to Wednesday, departing from Castlefield this cruise has a duration of between two & two and a half hours. A two course lunch is served, either a starter and main course or a main course and dessert as the boat sails to the Lowry. Here you can spend the rest of the day exploring the Quays, the Lowry and the Imperial War Museum, which have free admission before making your own arrangements for return travel. Departs 12.00 (Min 25 persons) £16.95
LOWRY LUNCHEON CRUISE (4 HRS) Once again departing from Castlefield we travel to the Lowry whilst enjoying Lunch which is freshly prepared and served on-board, however on this cruise we only serve your starter and main course on the outward journey before you leave the boat to explore the Quays for just over an hour before returning where you will now have room for dessert and coffee as we return to Castlefield. Departs 12.00 and is available Monday to Wednesday. (Min 25 persons) £19.95
CHARTER RATES (Priority is given to bookings using our catering services) The minimum charter rate for the hire of the boat without food is £450.00 This is for a three hour cruise with full bar service. Cruise time can be extended at a charge of £150.00 per hour Our latest return time to Castlefield is 10.30pm
Please note that all our cruises are only available for 'private charter' (group bookings) requiring a minimum of 25 people. For small groups all that we offer is our popular