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MERSEY FERRIES & THE BEATLESThe Beatles performed four times on-board the Ferry ‘The Royal Iris’. These performances are quite a unique set of shows because they span three distinct periods in the development of the Beatles.

Riverboat Shuffle Cruise 25th August 1961 – Pre Epstein when The Beatles were still wearing leather suits!

Riverboat Shu�e Cruise August 1962 – Epstein was their manager by which time he had changed their image and changed the leathers for suits, shirts and ties! Four days after their 10th August appearance on the Ferry, Pete Best was sacked and replaced by Ringo Starr.

Their final show on the ferry on 28th September 1962 featured Ringo on drums. By this time they had completed recording their first single ‘Love Me Do’ at Abbey Road studios. One week after the show ‘Love Me Do’ was released.

Mersey Ferries is a ‘must do’ North West attraction and the only way to see the world famous, unrivalled UNESCO world heritage Liverpool waterfront.

On board our 50 minute river cruise, visitors will discover the well-loved legacy of Liverpool and the river Mersey, with its musical and maritime history. From The Beatles performing on the Riverboat Shuffle cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, Mersey Ferries carry a cargo of memories.

Just sit back and enjoy the fascinating commentary, wonder at the wildlife and absorb the heritage. There is simply no better way to enjoy Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and heritage than from aboard the deck of a legendary Mersey Ferry.

ABOUT MERSEY FERRIES, LIVERPOOL

For more information visit merseyferries.co.uk or call 0151 330 1420




ABOUT MERSEY FERRIES, LIVERPOOLMersey Ferries is a ‘must do’ North West attraction and the only way to see the world famous, unrivalled UNESCO world heritage Liverpool waterfront.

On board our 50 minute river cruise, visitors will discover the well-loved legacy of Liverpool and the river Mersey, with its musical and maritime history. From The Beatles performing on the Riverboat Shuffle cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, Mersey Ferries carry a cargo of memories.

Just sit back and enjoy the fascinating commentary, wonder at the wildlife and absorb the heritage. There is simply no better way to enjoy Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and heritage than from aboard the deck of a legendary Mersey Ferry.

Prepare To Be DazzledCreated by Sir Peter Blake, eye-catching motifs cover the boat’s exterior. On board there are exhibition panels that explain more about Dazzle Ships and the role they played in the country’s wartime history. Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14-18 NOW: the First World War Centenary Art Commissions & the Tate Liverpool, in partnership with Merseytravel and National Museums Liverpool. The dazzled ferry will be sailing regularly for River Explorer Cruises. To check when, visit the Dazzle Ferry section on our website for sailing dates www.merseyferries.co.uk

MERSEYFERRIES& THE BEATLESThe Beatles performed four times on-board the Ferry ‘The Royal Iris’. These performances are quite a unique set of shows because they span three distinct periods in the development of the Beatles.

Riverboat Shuffle Cruise 25th August 1961 – Pre Epstein when The Beatles were still wearing leather suits!

Riverboat Shuffle Cruise August 1962 – Epstein was their manager by which time he had changed their image and changed the leathers for suits, shirts and ties! Four days after their 10th August appearance on the Ferry, Pete Best was sacked and replaced by Ringo Starr.

Their final show on the ferry on 28th September 1962 featured Ringo on drums. By this time they had completed recording their first single ‘Love Me Do’ at Abbey Road studios. One week after the show ‘Love Me Do’ was released.



INFORMATIONOpening times:Open all year round except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day &New Year’s Day.Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm

Weekends &Bank HolidaysApril – Oct:10am – 6pmNov – March:10am – 3pm

Must dos:Discover theon-board zones and interpretation panels, listen to fascinating commentary, take a picture of the world famous skyline.

Onboard:Coffee shop, restrooms, accessible on the main deck for wheelchairs.

Awards:2014 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, as one of the top-performing 10% businesses worldwide. 2014 Group Travel Awards finalist. Manchester Tourism Awards 2014 Best Tourism Experience Commendation.Tourism Experience of the Year 2016 Liverpool City Region.

THE RIVER EXPLORER CRUISE Duration – 50 minutes

Departing hourly, the 50 minute river experience sails from Liverpool, Pier Head, calling at Seacombe and Woodside, Wirral.

There is simply no better way to witness and enjoy Merseyside and Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and heritage.

• Fantastic Commentary• Cruise fact sheets in French, German, Spanish, Italian & Japanese• Route – highlighting the waterfront heritageEntry to the U-boat Story is included in the full River Explorer ticket. View the amazing life on board a real World War II German U-boat at Woodside ferry terminal.

MANCHESTERSHIP CANAL CRUISE Duration – approx. 6 hours. From April to October

Manchester Ship Canal Cruises are extremely popular for group day trips in England’s Northwest. Your group will enjoy a fascinating 6-hour,35-mile journey along this famous waterway on an iconic Mersey Ferry. The cruise includes a live commentary giving a revealing insight into the facts, history and dramas of this major waterway. We’ll tell the story of how the canal shaped the city of Manchester and the North West of England as it sails through locks and bridges that have remained largely unchanged since their construction over 100 years ago.

When it comes to the direction of travel the choice is yours, so start your trip at Salford Quays; or at the opposite end of the route from either Seacombe, Wirral or Liverpool, Pier Head. Once you have finished your day of cruising we’ll return you to your point of departure by dedicated coach transfer. Alternatively you can arrange to drop your group at the departure point and then collect them at the other end of the canal6 hours later. On most of our cruises there’s also an additional opportunity to enjoy a 2½ hour stopover before we return your group by coach.

Tourism Experience of the Year 2016 Liverpool City Region

HOP ON, HOP OFF” Duration – 30 minutes

For ‘time short’ groups traveling by coach, visitors can ‘hop on & hop off’ the River Explorer Cruise at each terminal and combine their trip with other destinations like Chester, Wales and other attractions in Wirral.

• Your coach drops off your group at Liverpool Pier Head, who then take the River Explorer Cruise for 30mins – disembarking on the other side of the river at Woodside, where your group will meet your coach.• After the coach has dropped off your group at Liverpool for the cruise. Your driver can take the coach through the Mersey Tunnel* and collect passengers from Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead and continue the tour.*Tunnel toll applies.


River Explorer Cruise (duration 50 minutes)

April 2017 to end of March 2018

Group rate 20+ £7.50 per person

Hop on, Hop o� (duration 30 minutes)

April 2017 to end of March 2018

Group rate 20+ £5 per person

Manchester Ship Canal Cruise

2017 Rates

Group rate 20+ £35.00 using own transport

£39.00 if using MF coach

Group Rates

GROUP PACKAGE FEATURES:

• Group rates for parties of 20+ or more

• Coach driver or group leader admitted free of charge

• Free coach parking at Woodside Ferry Terminal (Birkenhead, Wirral)

From April 2015 – The River Explorer Cruise now includes free entry into the U-boat Story.


Groups: All groups must be pre-booked in advance by calling 0151 330 1420or email [email protected]



This popular two hour Summer Evening Cruise features live music, a licenced bar and spectacular views of Liverpool’s unique UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront.

Boarding Liverpool Pier Head at 7.40pmand lasting approximately 2 hours

Thursday 22nd June Sunday 2nd JulyThursday 6th July Sunday 16th JulyThursday 20th July Sunday 30th JulyThursday 3rd AugustThursday 17th August Sunday 20th AugustThursday 31st August Sunday 10th SeptemberThursday 14th September

Group Rate 20+ £11.00

Summer Evening Cruises 2017

Great for Groups… Come and enjoy an evening out with a difference on board our iconic Ferry!


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With so much to see and do in Liverpool it can be hard to make the most of the city’s unique views and fascinating history, so if you’re in the mood to discover some of the best sights in the world, why not combine Mersey Ferries fantastic 50 minute River Explorer Cruise with a fabulous City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour?

We can organise a dedicated open top bus which can meet your group following the River Cruise at Pier Head Ferry Terminal. Advanced booking is required.

DO THE DOUBLERIVER CRUISE & CITY EXPLORER

Duration ½ Day or Full Day

Do the Double April 2017 to endof March 2018



DAY TRIPPER RIVER CRUISE & BEATLES EXPERIENCE

Day Tripper April 2017 to endof March 2018


Duration: Full day

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Take advantage of the NEW Day Tripper ticket which o�ers admission into the award-winning attraction, the Beatles Story, and a trip on Mersey Ferries’ River Explorer Cruise.

The Beatles Story is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool on the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Albert Dock, the Beatles Story takes visitors on an atmospheric journey through the lives, culture and music of the world’s greatest band. The ticket includes entrance to the new exhibition ‘The British Invasion: How 1960s beat groups conquered America’, co-curated with The GRAMMY Museum L.A.

Mersey Ferries’ daily River Explorer Cruise runs year-round and is a fantastic way for groups to see Liverpool’s world famous waterfront. The cruise takes in all the major sights on the River Mersey including the Three Graces, Albert Dock and the two Cathedrals. The new recorded commentary includes fascinating details about The Beatles performing on the Mersey Ferry and the part ferries played within the Mersey Beat scene of the 1960s.




DO THE TREBLE RIVER CRUISE, CITY EXPLORER & LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL

See all the must-do sights and travel around the city at an unbeatable price. ‘Hop-on’ and ‘Hop-o�’ round the city on the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour, step inside the Liverpool Cathedral for spectacular city wide panoramas from the UK’s tallest cathedral tower and then hop on board a Mersey Ferry for unrivalled views of the ever-evolving UNESCO world heritage waterfront.

We can organise a dedicated open top bus which can meet your group following the river cruise at Pier Head Ferry Terminal or from Liverpool Cathedral. Advanced booking is required.

The Cathedral Tower is accessible by two consecutive lifts followed by 108 stairs. Please note – Caution MUST be exercised by those with asthma, other chest conditions, heart problems, before deciding whether to ascend such a large number of stairs. There are NO external views of the city available at the intermediary levels.

Do The Treble April 2017 to end of March 2018

Duration: Full day

Group rate 20+ £17 per person



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Mersey Ferries – River CruiseCopy text 100 words:

On board this 50 minute river cruise, you will discover the well-loved legacy of Liverpool and the river Mersey, with its musical and maritime past. From The Beatles performing on the Riverboat Shue cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, Mersey Ferries carry a cargo of memories.

You will see the unrivalled and ever evolving UNESCO World Heritage waterfront. Just sit back and enjoy the fascinating commentary, wonder at the wildlife and absorb the history.

There is simply no better way to enjoy Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and heritage than from the deck of a legendaryMersey Ferry.

Day Tripper – Enjoy two ofLiverpool’s iconic experienceswith the Day Tripper ticket:

Groups can now take advantage of the NEW Day Tripper ticket which offers admission into the award-winning attraction, the Beatles Story, and a trip on Mersey Ferries’ River Explorer Cruise.

The Beatles Story is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool on the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Albert Dock, the Beatles Story takes visitors on an atmospheric journey through the lives, culture and music of the world’s greatest band. The ticket includes entrance to the new exhibition ‘The British Invasion: How 1960s beat groups conquered America’, co-curated with The GRAMMY Museum L.A.

Mersey Ferries’ daily River Explorer Cruise runs year-round and is a fantastic way for groups to see Liverpool’s world famous waterfront. The cruise takes in all the major sights on the River Mersey including the Three Graces, Albert Dock and the two Cathedrals.

The new recorded commentary includesfascinating details about the Beatles performing on the Mersey Ferry and the part ferries played within the Mersey Beat scene of the 1960s.



A selection of images are available by contacting 0151 330 1054.

Prepare To Be Dazzled

Created by Sir Peter Blake, eye-catching motifs cover the boat’s exterior. On board there are exhibition panels that explain more about Dazzle Ships and the role they played in the country’s wartime history. Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14-18 NOW: the First World War Centenary Art Commissions & the Tate Liverpool, in partnership with Merseytravel and National Museums Liverpool. The dazzled ferry will be sailing regularly for River Explorer Cruises. To check when, visit the Dazzle Ferry section on our website for sailing dates www.merseyferries.co.uk

Do The Double:

Discover some of the best sights in the world during your visit to Liverpool. Why not combine a journey on the iconic Mersey Ferries fantastic River Explorer Cruise with a City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour? The ideal way to see the wonders of the city.

Manchester Ship Canal Cruise Duration – approx. 6 hours. From April to October

Experience the region’s industrial past by setting your group down to set sail on a Manchester Ship Canal Cruise departing from Liverpool or Salford Quays on a truly unrivaled 6-hour journey along the 35-mile stretch of canal. Your group will hear lively commentary providing a revealing insight into the facts, the history and the dramas of one of Britain’s major waterways whilst enjoying the onboard refreshments. The cruise takes in spectacular scenery leaving passengers with an awe-inspiring sense of how its construction dramatically shaped the destiny of the whole North West.

Highly Commended Tourism Experience of the Year – Manchester Tourism Awards

Do The Treble:

See all the must-do sights and travel around the city. ‘Hop-on’ and ‘hop-o’ the City Explorer Tour, step inside the Liverpool Cathedral for spectacular city wide panoramic views from the UK’s tallest cathedral tower. Then hop on board a Mersey Ferry and witness the ever evolving UNESCO world heritage waterfront.

Ginette Goulston-Lincoln Travel Trade ConsultantE: [email protected] T: +44 (0)207 923 0807 M: +44 (0)7958 448 002

Claire Patros (Tuesday – Thursday) Commercial Development Travel Trade Mersey FerriesE: [email protected] T: +44 (0)151 330 1458

Jonathan Lamkin Commercial Development Executive E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)151 330 1036

Sue Fairbairn-Smith Group Sales OfficerE: [email protected] T: +44 (0)151 330 1420

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