A Steamship Experience

29th August

Running From: - 12:00 PM

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a truly memorable four-hour cruise along the full length of the beautiful Weaver Navigation. This popular journey offers a wonderful mix of historic landmarks, tranquil riverside scenery, and fascinating waterways heritage, making it an ideal afternoon out for both enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.

Enhance your experience with our souvenir guidebooks, available on board for £5.00, packed with interesting facts and stories about the route.

Easy transport  As there is no public parking at Sutton Weaver, we provide a convenient Park & Ride coach service from Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW). The coach departs at 11:15, transporting you directly to the Danny at Sutton Weaver for the 12:00 departure, and ensuring your car is waiting for you at Anderton at the end of the cruise — easy and hassle-free.  Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.

Further details about the cruise route and highlights can be found https://www.thedanny.co.uk/map

⚠️ Access note   At Anderton Boat Lift, access to and from the Danny berth is via a steep, step-free path to or from the visitor centre and upper-level car park. This may be challenging for passengers with mobility difficulties.

30th August

Running From: - 12:00 PM

Treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon on the water with our lovely four-hour cruise along the picturesque Weaver Navigation, showcasing stunning countryside views and fascinating heritage.  Adding extra sparkle to the journey are 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.

Easy transport
Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in good time for the 12:00 departure. Parking charges apply. At the conclusion of the cruise, a coach will be waiting to return passengers to their vehicles at the Anderton Boat Lift. Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.

ℹ️ Good to know    Access to the Danny’s berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free path from the visitor centre and car park, which may be challenging for guests with mobility difficulties.

A perfect mix of cruising, history and music  – what better way to spend a Sunday?

2nd October

Running From: - 12:00 PM

Easy transport  :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station and our coach will collect you at 11:00 to transport you to The Danny at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge.  That way your car is waiting for you at the end of the cruise, or you are handy for the station.  Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.

Please note that disembarkation from The Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when making your booking.

Arrive early and explore the museum before your cruise for a full day of nautical history

On this scenic four-hour cruise you will experience the best of both industrial heritage and serene countryside. Departing from our berth at 1926 built Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, our cruise takes you along the last leg of the Weaver Navigation to Marsh Lock, where we enter the Manchester Ship Canal and cruise along the waterways to Old Quay in Runcorn, where The Danny once worked.  Along the way, we’ll pass Weston Docks, still used today by coaster traffic, the iconic Runcorn Railway Bridge and Viaduct opened in 1868, and the Silver Jubilee Road Bridge - a 1961 replacement for the old transporter bridge.

Turning at Old Quay, we’ll head back to our berth at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, arriving at our berth at approximately 16:00 hrs.