ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT VIA TURN AT ACTON BRIDGE 30TH AUGUST 2025, 1100 - 1430 HRS  - cruise duration approximately 3.5 hours.

On this cruise you will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the River Weaver to our turning point at Acton Bridge before we return to our berth at Anderton Boat Lift.  

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) parking charges apply.

SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE TO ANDERTON BOAT LIFT  - This lovely four-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation takes in many historic sights and the stunning scenery along the river – souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.00 and further details on the cruise route can be found Here

As there is no public parking available at Sutton Weaver we operate a Park & Ride coach from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) and take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver, that way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  The coach will depart from Anderton Boat Lift car park at 1115 hrs

Please note:  At Anderton Boat Lift, access to or from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift.

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM SUTTON WEAVER IS 1200 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours.

Cross River Job – Sandon Dock, Liverpool – Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead.                                            Friday 2nd May 2025  1200 hrs – 1700 hrs.

THE CROSS RIVER JOB - Named after a certain “shifting” job where large ships, requiring up to three tugboats to assist, would part discharge in Liverpool and then, usually at night to allow unbroken cargo working in the day, would sail from Liverpool over to another discharge berth in Birkenhead.  Always a lengthy and tricky job!

As there is no public access allowed onto the secure dock area, Vintage buses will collect you from Royal Albert Dock and take you to the Danny at our winter maintenance berth at Sandon Dock, Liverpool from where this cruise will depart. We will head North for a tour of the Liverpool Dock System, hopefully seeing plenty of shipping at a variety of berths. We will lock out of either Gladstone or Langton lock, and take a river tour, as far south as Tranmere and Cammell Laird's Shipyard if timings allow.  We will lock into the Birkenhead Dock System via Alfred Lock, and head up the “Great Float” through the East Float, past the former mills, now converted to housing, while seeing remnants of the shipping lines of yesteryear that made Birkenhead Docks such a busy and vibrant place. We will pass through Duke Street bridge and into the West Float, passing the former “Rea Wharf” and “Cavendish Quay”, “Gillbrook” Basin and the remains of the many dry docks as we head towards Bidston.  At the top of the West Float - now unable to enter Bidston dock since it was filled in - we turn, head East and make our way back to Vittoria Dock, the former home of the famous Blue Funnel Line amongst many others.  Again, as there is no public access allowed on the quayside, the Vintage Buses, will drop you off at either Hamilton Square Station or Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool. Please select your option at the time of booking.  You will receive complimentary tea or coffee on arrival and a bowl of our Danny Scouse for lunch – a vegetarian option is available so please advise at the time of booking.  Real Ale on draught will also be available on this cruise!

THE CHESHIRE SHEAF - Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge                                   Saturday 3rd May 2025  1300 hrs – 1600 hrs.

THE CHESHIRE SHEAF. Named after a typical barge run from yesteryear, when small river barges would load wheat from the mills in Birkenhead and transport it to the mill at Frodsham.  Birkenhead, in those days, was in Cheshire.  This name was also used for a 1968 Wirral Railway Circle Tour, taking in Chester and Helsby amongst other places, using a two car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit). Was anyone on that trip?

As there is no public access or parking at Birkenhead Vittoria Dock, we are running a Park & Ride from a car park near our destination berth in Sutton Weaver, so your car will be waiting for you at the end of the cruise. Alternativley, if you prefer to make your own way to The Danny, we can collect you from outside Hamilton Square Station to take you to the quayside, but please remember there is no transport back to Birkenhead at the end of the cruise.  Full details will be in your booking confirmation email.  Having arrived at The Danny by coach, we will start by heading up the Great Float through the East Float, past the former mills - now converted to housing - while seeing remnants of the shipping lines of yesteryear that made Birkenhead docks one of the busiest in the world at one time. We’ll pass through Duke Street bridge and into the West Float, passing the former Reas Wharf and Cavendish Quay, Gillbrook Basin and the remains of the many dry docks as we head towards Bidston.  We can no longer enter Bidston Dock as it has been filled in, so we will turn at the top of the West Float and eventually return to Alfred Lock.  We will then enter the river and depending on time, will tour the river before heading up to Eastham and entering the Manchester Ship Canal having passed many famous landmarks in the River Mersey including the world-famous Pier Head, Cammell Laird shipyard, Tranmere Oil Terminal and, hopefully, a few ships on the way. We will leave the River Mersey through the Eastham Lock system and spend a couple of hours on the Manchester Ship Canal before we turn off and join the Weaver Navigation at Marsh Lock and sail to our berth just below Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  You will receive complimentary tea or coffee on arrival and a bowl of our Danny Scouse for lunch – a vegetarian option is available so please advise at the time of booking.  Real Ale on draught will also be available on this cruise!

SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE TO ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – 5th May 2025   1400 – 1800 hrs
This lovely four-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation takes in many historic sights and the stunning scenery along the river – souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.00.  There will be Real Ale on draft available on this cruise too! 

Further details on the cruise route can be found Here.

As there is no public parking available at Sutton Weaver we operate a Park & Ride coach from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) and take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver, that way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  The coach will depart from Anderton Boat Lift car park at 1315 hrs

Please note:  At Anderton Boat Lift, access to or from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift.

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM SUTTON WEAVER IS 1400 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours.

FISH & CHIP CRUISE – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – SUTTON WEAVER VIA MARSH LOCK 18TH MAY 2025

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM ANDERTON BOAT LIFT BERTH - 13:30 HRS - cruise duration approximately 5.5 hours.

This lovely five-and-a-half-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation includes a Fish & Chip Supper provided by 4 Seasons Fish & Chip Shop in Frodsham, which we will collect enroute at 17:30 before continuing on to Marsh Lock, turning and returning to our berth at Sutton Weaver for approximately 19:00.  There your coach will be waiting to return you to your cars at Anderton Boat Lift.

FISH & CHIP CRUISE – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM, ELLESMERE PORT    Saturday 31 May 2025   1230 – 1900 hrs

This six-and-a-half-hour cruise takes in the history and scenery, both industrial and rural along the magnificent Weaver Navigation, all the way from our berth below the Anderton Boat Lift to Marsh Lock, where we join the Manchester Ship Canal to our destination at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  En route we will call in at our berth at Sutton Weaver to collect our Fish & Chip supper provided by  4 Season Fish & Chips Shop in Frodsham at approx 16:30. More information on what can be seen on this route can be found here. 

Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in time for the 1230hrs cruise departure. Parking charges payable.   At the end of your cruise, our coach will be waiting to return you to your car at The Anderton Boat Lift. .

Please note the National Waterways Museum will not be open when we arrive at approx 1900 hrs. 

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port – Canning Dock, Royal Albert Dock Complex, Liverpool  Sunday 1st June 2025  1100 – 1600 hrs

This five-hour cruise starts where the Shropshire Union Canal joins the Manchester Ship Canal at what is now the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port and we'll enter the River Mersey via the lock at Eastham.  We will pass the Tranmere Oil terminal and Cammell Laird shipyard during our cruise 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 also be provided by Captain Dan Cross, the founder and driving force behind the restoration of The Danny.

We suggest you park at The National Waterways Museum car park which is free of charge and our coach will return you to your car at the end of the cruise.   There is also a rail station nearby.  All details will be on your ticket confirmation. More information on the cruise route can be found here.

Canning Dock, Royal Albert Dock Complex, Liverpool - National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port Tuesday 10th June 2025  1030 – 1530 hrs

This five-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.

If arriving by car, we suggest you park at The National Waterways Museum car park (CH65 4FW) which is free of charge, and our coach will collect you at 0930 hrs and take you to the start of your cruise in The Royal Albert Dock. That way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  If you are making your own way to The Royal Albert Dock for the start of the cruise, there are excellent public transport connections with the nearest underground rail station being Liverpool James Street. Please note, if you make your own way to The Danny, that there is no coach transport back to Royal Albert Dock at the end of your cruise, but there is a rail station at Ellesmere Port approximately  20-minutes walk from our berth.  

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

National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port to Mode Wheel Lock, Salford  - 14th June 2025

Yet again we are delighted to be taking The Danny back on her old routes on the Manchester Ship Canal….  This six-hour cruise takes in the scenery, both industrial and rural as we cruise from The National Waterways Museum in Ellesemere Port and pass through Latchford, Irlam and Barton locks, as well as going under a variety of bridges and an aqueduct, to our disembarkation point within Mode Wheel Lock itself, the last lock before Salford Quays.    We suggest you park in the National Waterways Museum car park, and your ticket includes return coach transfer back to the National Waterways museum car park at the end of your cruise.

Mode Wheel Lock, Salford – Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge 15th June 2025 1100 – 1700 hrs

This six-hour cruise takes in the history and scenery, both industrial and rural and we set off from within Mode Wheel Lock itself, and pass through Barton, Irlam and Latchford Locks as well as going under a variety of bridges and an aqueduct.  We then join the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock to our disembarkation point at our berth below Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  From here your coach will return you to your cars at Salford Quays.

There are numerous places to park at Salford Quays and good public transport/tram links.  The nearest car park is Media City Multi-story car park.  At the end of your cruise our coach will be ready to take you back to Mode Wheel.

Canning Dock, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool – Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge 10th August 2025     1200 – 1800 hrs.

This six-hour cruise starts within the Royal Albert Dock complex where we will be moored in Canning Dock.  We'll enter the River Mersey via 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,   we’ll pass where the Shropshire Union Canal joins the Manchester Ship Canal at what is now the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  A bit further on we will join the Weaver Navigation at Marsh Lock before finishing our cruise at our berth at the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, where our coach will collect you and return you to Royal Albert Dock.

There is plenty of parking in and around the Royal Albert Dock, and there are also excellent public transport connections,  with the nearest underground rail station being Liverpool James Street.

Little Leigh Steam Party  - Canning Dock Liverpool – Acton Bridge, Cheshire                                        4th October 2025    0930 – 1700 hrs 

Little Leigh Steam Party is a seven-and-a-half cruise that starts in the historic setting of the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool, with its former steam-powered pumphouse (now a pub) and other famous landmarks.  We depart through Canning River Entrance into the River Mersey, where we will travel in steam-powered Art Deco splendour, taking in the sights along this often busy river before we sail south towards the entrance of the Manchester Ship Canal at Eastham.  We will enter through the Eastham lock system and spend a couple of hours on the Manchester Ship Canal before we turn off and joins the Weaver Navigation and sail through some of Cheshire’s most stunning countryside to our destination, above Dutton Locks – Acton Bridge.  You will receive complimentary tea or coffee on arrival and a bowl of our Danny Scouse for lunch – a vegetarian option is available so please advise at the time of booking.  There will also be real ale on draught available on the cruise from our friends at Hush Brewing Co

We will arrive amongst many historic vessels who, like us, have travelled to Acton Bridge and the “Leigh Arms” pub to attend the “Little Leigh end-of-season Steam Party” to give it its correct title. This event was started in the 1970’s by the late Peter Froud, and was a regular and popular venue for steam traction engine owners, including the late Fred Dibnah.  It was initially held at the “Holly Bush” pub up the road from the swing bridge. It was also, and still is at times, attended by the Steam Tug “Kerne” as well as smaller steam narrowboats. A collection of steam rollers and traction engines will be on the car park of the Leigh Arms pub when we arrive and your coach back to Liverpool will be planned to depart around an hour after our arrival. This will enable you to take in the sights and sounds and maybe get an excellent pint of Robinsons in the Leigh Arms before you head off.

Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, Frodsham to Canning Dock, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool 14th September 2025.  1030 – 1600 hrs.

This unique five-and-a-half-hour sailing, gives you the chance to experience fascinating history and wonderful scenery as we experience three separate waterways, the Weaver Navigation, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey before locking in to Canning Dock within the Royal Albert Dock complex.

We operate a Park & Ride from Anderton Boat Lift to take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge (there is no public parking at the swing bridge) and our coach will take you back to your car at the end of the cruise.

Finale Cruise - National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port to Sandon Half Tide Dock, Liverpool Docks.  20th October 2025  1100 – 1600 hrs.

This unique five-hour final sailing of the year, gives you the chance to experience two of our major waterways – The Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey before locking in for a tour of the Liverpool Docks and tying up at our winter berth at Sandon Half Tide Dock, Liverpool.  You will experience fascinating history, majestic waterfront sights and getting up close and personal with commercial shipping – something for everyone.  There will also be real ale on draught available on the cruise from our friends at Hush Brewing Co

Please note that the arrival time is approximate as we are at the mercy of lock times and other shipping once we get to Liverpool.  

There is free parking at the National Waterways car park (CH65 4FW) or there is a rail station nearby.  Maybe you could visit the museum before boarding the Danny.

IMPORTANT INFO – ALL passengers will be required to use our coach to exit the secure Liverpool dock system.  However, we have scheduled a drop-off in Royal Albert Dock for those not wishing to return to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port. 

National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port – Latchford – Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge - Sunday 20th July 2025   1100- 1700 hrs

This six-hour cruise gives you an opportunity to take in the scenery, both industrial and rural as we cruise from The National Waterways Museum in Ellesemere Port to Latchford, before turning and joining the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock to our berth at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge. You can park free of charge in the National Waterways Museum car park, or there is a rail station nearby.  Why not visit the museum before your cruise!  Our coach will collect you from Sutton Weaver at the end of your cruise and return you to your car at the National Waterways Museum.

FISH & CHIP CRUISE – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM, ELLESMERE PORT    Saturday 19th July 2025   1230 – 1900 hrs

This six-and-a-half-hour cruise takes in the history and scenery, both industrial and rural along the magnificent Weaver Navigation, all the way from our berth below the Anderton Boat Lift to Marsh Lock, where we join the Manchester Ship Canal to our destination at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  En route we will call in at our berth at Sutton Weaver to collect our Fish & Chip supper provided by  4 Season Fish & Chips Shop in Frodsham at approx 16:30. More information on what can be seen on this route can be found here. 

Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in time for the 1230hrs cruise departure. Parking charges payable.   At the end of your cruise, our coach will be waiting to return you to your car at The Anderton Boat Lift. .

Please note the National Waterways Museum will not be open when we arrive at approx 1900 hrs. 

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM, ELLESMERE PORT 26th JUNE 2025  1100 – 1700 HRS

This six-hour cruise takes in the history and scenery, both industrial and rural along the magnificent Weaver Navigation, all the way from our berth below the Anderton Boat Lift to Marsh Lock, where we join the Manchester Ship Canal to our destination at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  More information on what can be seen on this route can be found here. 

Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in time for the 1100hrs cruise departure. Parking charges payable.   At the end of your cruise, our coach will be waiting to return you to your car at The Anderton Boat Lift.

Please note the National Waterways Museum will not be open when we arrive at approx 1700 hrs. 

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM, ELLESMERE PORT                       19TH OCTOBER 2025  1100 – 1700 HRS

This six-hour cruise takes in the history and scenery, both industrial and rural along the magnificent Weaver Navigation, all the way from our berth below the Anderton Boat Lift to Marsh Lock, where we join the Manchester Ship Canal to our destination at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  More information on what can be seen on this route can be found here. 

Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in time for the 1100 hrs cruise departure. Parking charges payable.   At the end of your cruise, our coach will be waiting to return you to your car at The Anderton Boat Lift.

Please note the National Waterways Museum will not be open when we arrive at approx 1700 hrs. 

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

FAMILY CRUISE – SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE – SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE VIA TURN AT MARSH LOCK  

We are delighted to be running our popular family cruises again in 2025 so you can bring your little sailors to experience the wonder of our fantastic steamer.  There are single adult tickets, child tickets (age 3-16) and a limited number of free infant tickets for 0-2 years (12 per cruise) as well as a Family Ticket for two adults and two children.

The cruise will depart from our berth at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge and sail towards Marsh Lock where we will turn before returning to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  The cruise will last one hour.

Parking will be at our berth at Sutton Weaver where our Stewards will make sure we get everyone parked safely.  There is a Teddy Bear Trail onboard to help the little sailors explore The Danny.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE  31ST AUGUST 2025  1200 - 1600 HRS  cruise duration approximately 4 hours and our coach will be waiting for you at Sutton Weaver to return you to Anderton Boat Lift car park.

On this four-hour cruise we will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the Weaver Navigation to our berth at Sutton Weaver.

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW).  Parking charges payable.     Please note that access to the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift Boat

ACTON BRIDGE - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE - 4TH MAY 2025   1430 - 1700 HRS

This is a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on the Weaver, taking in the beautiful scenery and history of this magnificent waterway from Acton Swing Bridge to our berth at the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  Full details of the what you will see on this cruise can be found on our ‘view our routes’ page where you can download a fact sheet by following this link   There will also be Real Ale on draught available on this cruise!

We also sell guidebooks for £5 on all our cruises where all the details on the cruise route and its history can be found. 

As there is no public parking at Acton Bridge we operate a Park & Ride coach to take you to the Danny and return you to your car at the end of your cruise.  Please park in the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) where our coach will collect you at 1345 hrs.  Our Stewards will be there to meet you and assist you with boarding the coach.  Details will be on your ticket.

Parking charges apply at Anderton Boat Lift.

Please be aware that if you make your own arrangements to be dropped off at Acton Bridge you will also need to make arrangements to be collected from Sutton Weaver at the end of the cruise, as our coach will only be returning passengers to their vehicles at Anderton Boat Lift.

MEET THE BREWER - ACTON BRIDGE - STUOON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE  11TH AUGUST 2025, 1400 - 1630 HRS

This is a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on the Weaver, taking in the beautiful scenery and history of this magnificent waterway from Acton Swing Bridge to our berth at the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.

  Full details of the what you will see on this cruise can be found on our ‘view our routes’ page where you can download a fact sheet by following this link 

We also sell guidebooks for £5 on all our cruises where all the details on the cruise route and its history can be found. 

As there is no public parking at Acton Bridge we operate a Park & Ride coach to take you to the Danny and return you to your car at the end of your cruise.  Please park in the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) where our coach will collect you at 1300 hrs.  Our Stewards will be there to meet you and assist you with boarding the coach.  Details will be on your ticket.

Parking charges apply at Anderton Boat Lift.

Please be aware that if you make your own arrangements to be dropped off at Acton Bridge you will also need to make arrangements to be collected from Sutton Weaver at the end of the cruise, as our coach will only be returning passengers to their vehicles at Anderton Boat Lift.

ACTON BRIDGE - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE, 5TH OCTOBER 2025,  1300 - 1530 HRS

This is a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on the Weaver, taking in the beautiful scenery and history of this magnificent waterway from Acton Swing Bridge to our berth at the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  Full details of the what you will see on this cruise can be found on our ‘view our routes’ page where you can download a fact sheet here.

We also sell guidebooks for £5 on all our cruises where all the details on the cruise route and its history can be found. 

As there is no public parking at Acton Bridge we operate a Park & Ride coach to take you to the Danny and return you to your car at the end of your cruise.  Please park in the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) where our coach will collect you at 1215 hrs.  Our Stewards will be there to meet you and assist you with boarding the coach.  Details will be on your ticket.

Parking charges apply at Anderton Boat Lift.

Please be aware that if you make your own arrangements to be dropped off at Acton Bridge you will also need to make arrangements to be collected from Sutton Weaver at the end of the cruise, as our coach will only be returning passengers to their vehicles at Anderton Boat Lift.

SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE - ACTON BRIDGE 4TH MAY 2025,  1100 - 1330 HRS.

We start our cruise at 1100 hrs and pass through the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge before winding our way through some of the river's most stunning scenery as we head for Dutton Locks.  The final leg is to Acton Bridge, which dates from 1930’s and although of impressive size, the bridge swings with just the use of a few horsepower due to its weight being borne by a floating pontoon.  We will not be sailing through this bridge however as this is the finishing point for our journey.  More information on this cruise can be found here There will also be Real Ale on draught on this cruise!

As there is no public parking at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, we operate a Park & Ride coach to both take you to the Danny and return you to your car at the end of your cruise.  Please park in the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) where our coach will collect you at 1015 hrs.  Our Stewards will be there to meet you and assist you with boarding the coach. 

Parking charges apply at Anderton Boat Lift.

Please be aware that if you make your own arrangements to be dropped off at Sutton Weaver you will also need to make arrangements to be collected from Acton Bridge at the end of the cruise, as our coach will only be returning passengers to their vehicles at Anderton Boat Lift.

MEET THE BREWER - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE - ACTON BRIDGE 11TH AUGUST 2025, 1100 - 1330 HRS

We start our cruise at 1100 hrs and pass through the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge before winding our way through some of the river's most stunning scenery as we head for Dutton Locks.  The final leg is to Acton Bridge, which dates from 1930’s and although of impressive size, the bridge swings with just the use of a few horsepower due to its weight being borne by a floating pontoon.  We will not be sailing through this bridge however as this is the finishing point for our journey. We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.  More information on this cruise can be found here

As there is no public parking at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, we operate a Park & Ride coach to both take you to the Danny and return you to your car at the end of your cruise.  Please park in the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) where our coach will collect you at 1015 hrs.  Our Stewards will be there to meet you and assist you with boarding the coach. 

Parking charges apply at Anderton Boat Lift.

Please be aware that if you make your own arrangements to be dropped off at Sutton Weaver you will also need to make arrangements to be collected from Acton Bridge at the end of the cruise, as our coach will only be returning passengers to their vehicles at Anderton Boat Lift.

FISH & CHIP CRUISE ACTON BRIDGE – SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE VIA MARSH LOCK 28th JUNE 2025,  1400 – 1800 HRS

This four-hour cruise on the Weaver, taking in the beautiful scenery and history of this magnificent waterway from Acton Swing Bridge to our berth at the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, includes a Fish & Chip Supper provided by 4 Seasons Fish & Chip Shop in Frodsham, which we will collect en-route at 1630 hrs before continuing on to Marsh Lock, turning and returning to our berth at Sutton Weaver for approximately 1800hrs.  There your coach will be waiting to return you to your cars at Anderton Boat Lift.

Full details of the what you will see on this cruise can be found on our ‘view our routes’ page where you can download a fact sheet by following this link 

We also sell guidebooks for £5 on all our cruises where all the details on the cruise route and its history can be found. 

As there is no public parking at Acton Bridge we operate a Park & Ride coach to take you to the Danny and return you to your car at the end of your cruise.  Please park in the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) where our coach will collect you at 1315 hrs.  Our Stewards will be there to meet you and assist you with boarding the coach.  Parking charges apply at Anderton Boat Lift.

Please be aware that if you make your own arrangements to be dropped off at Acton Bridge you will also need to make arrangements to be collected from Sutton Weaver at the end of the cruise, as our coach will only be returning passengers to their vehicles at Anderton Boat Lift.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE WITH LIVE MUSIC 6TH JULY 2025 1200 - 1600 HRS -Cruise duration approximately 4 hours and our coach will be waiting for you at Sutton Weaver to return you to Anderton Boat Lift car park.

On this four-hour cruise we will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the Weaver Navigation to our berth at Sutton Weaver.  Cruising with us again are Little Words  – A duo from Widnes comprising Kelly Cresswell and John Bostock.  They’ll cover songs through the decades from the 50’s to the present day - The Beatles, Kinks, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, David Gray, Mavericks, Elton John and many, many more.

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW).  Parking charges payable.     Please note that access to the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift Boat

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT VIA TURN AT ACTON BRIDGE WITH LIVE MUSIC - 17th MAY 2025 1300 - 1630 HRS

On this cruise you will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the River Weaver to our turning point at Acton Bridge before we return to our berth at Anderton Boat Lift.  Cruising with us again are Little Words  – A duo from Widnes comprising Kelly Cresswell and John Bostock.  They’ll cover songs through the decades from the 50’s to the present day - The Beatles, Kinks, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, David Gray, Mavericks, Elton John and many, many more. There will also be real ale on draught available on this cruise from our friends at Hush Brewing Co !

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) parking charges apply.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT VIA TURN AT ACTON BRIDGE WITH LIVE MUSIC – 30TH AUGUST 2025  1530 – 1900 HRS

On this cruise you will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the River Weaver to our turning point at Acton Bridge before we return to our berth at Anderton Boat Lift.  Cruising with us will be duo Le-Verg - performing an array of classics and modern tunes from Maroon Five, Eta James, Dua Lipa and many more.  They also perform some of their beautiful original music.

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) parking charges apply.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE WITH LIVE MUSIC                                13TH SEPTEMBER 2025, 1200 – 1600 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours and our coach will be waiting for you at Sutton Weaver to return you to Anderton Boat Lift car park.

On this four-hour cruise we will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the Weaver Navigation to our berth at Sutton Weaver while enjoying live music from duo Le-Verg will be performing an array of classics and modern tunes from Maroon Five, Eta James, Dua Lipa and many more.  They also perform some of their beautiful original music.  There will also be real ale on draught available on the cruise from our friends at Hush Brewing Co

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW).  Parking charges payable.     Please note that access to the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift Boat

MEET THE BREWER - ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT VIA TURN AT ACTON BRIDGE 16TH MAY 2025  1200 – 1530 HRS

On this cruise you will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the River Weaver to our turning point at Acton Bridge before we return to our berth at Anderton Boat Lift.  We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) parking charges apply.

This lovely four-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation takes in many historic sights and the stunning scenery along the river – souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.00.  We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.

 Further details on the cruise route can be found Here.

As there is no public parking available at Sutton Weaver we operate a Park & Ride coach from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) and take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver, that way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  The coach will depart from Anderton Boat Lift car park at 1115 hrs

Please note:  At Anderton Boat Lift, access to or from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift.

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM SUTTON WEAVER IS 1200 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours.

MEET THE BREWER - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE TO ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – 18TH JULY   1200 - 1600 hrs

This lovely four-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation takes in many historic sights and the stunning scenery along the river – souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.00.  We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.

 Further details on the cruise route can be found Here.

As there is no public parking available at Sutton Weaver we operate a Park & Ride coach from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) and take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver, that way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  The coach will depart from Anderton Boat Lift car park at 1115 hrs

Please note:  At Anderton Boat Lift, access to or from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift.

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM SUTTON WEAVER IS 1200 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours.

MEET THE BREWER - SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE TO ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – 18TH OCTOBER 2025,  1200 - 1600 hrs

This lovely four-hour cruise along the length of the picturesque Weaver Navigation takes in many historic sights and the stunning scenery along the river – souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.00.  We are delighted to have local brewers Hush Brewing Co cruising with us on this trip to share samples of their brews and talk to you about their brewing methods and ethos… even the brewery name is perfect…. Check out their website to find out more!  We will have a range of their beers available from our bar.

 Further details on the cruise route can be found Here.

As there is no public parking available at Sutton Weaver we operate a Park & Ride coach from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) and take you to the Danny at Sutton Weaver, that way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise.  The coach will depart from Anderton Boat Lift car park at 1115 hrs

Please note:  At Anderton Boat Lift, access to or from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties arriving or departing on sailings at Anderton Boat Lift.

CRUISE DEPARTURE TIME FROM SUTTON WEAVER IS 1200 HRS - cruise duration approximately 4 hours.

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT VIA TURN AT ACTON BRIDGE – 5th JULY 2025, 1100 – 1430 hrs - cruise duration approximately 3.5 hours.

On this cruise you will leave from our berth below the Anderton Boat lift on a picturesque cruise along the River Weaver to our turning point at Acton Bridge before we return to our berth at Anderton Boat Lift.  There will also be real ale on draught available on this cruise from our friends at Hush Brewing Co.

Anderton Boat lift opened in 1875 to transfer narrow boats the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal - today the traffic is mainly pleasure craft. The area is a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor destination.  Our berth is just below the famous lift, we are too big to actually go on the lift, but you will get a great view of the amazing structure on this cruise. Souvenir guidebooks are available on all our cruises for £5.  Further details on the cruise route can be found Here

Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free, path from the visitor centre and car park at the higher level. This may prove challenging to those with mobility difficulties.

Parking for this cruise is at Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW) parking charges apply.