Bridgewater Cruises

Cruises on the Historic Bridgewater Canal

About Us

Our award winning, family run company offers cruises along the Bridgewater Canal in Worsley, Manchester.

We have two boats the first is our restaurant boat 'Francis Egerton'. This is a luxury wide beam passenger vessel, fully licensed with onboard bar to provide a variety of private hire cruises for up to 30 people as well as public Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunch, two Course Lunch and Festive Cruises for individuals, couples and smaller family groups.

Our second boat is our trip boat 'Lady Harriet' which is a luxury wide beam passenger vessel built with disabled access. Capable of accommodating up to 12 passengers she is available to hire exclusively for a variety of cruises.

Our Experiences

Four Course Festive Lunch Cruises

What better way to enjoy the Christmas celebrations than tucking into a four course Festive Lunch cruise freshly prepared by our onboard chef

3 Hour Cruise
4 course festive Meal
Licensed bar onboard
Fully central heated

Remaining dates:

* Friday 8th December

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Festive Afternoon Tea

Our Festive Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with family and friends whilst enjoying a two hour cruise

2 Hour Cruise
Festive Afternoon Tea served with tea, filter coffee or a mulled wine
Licenced bar onboard
Fully central heated

Remaining dates:

* Saturday 2nd December

(1 Table left)

* Wednesday 20th December

(1 table left)

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Christmas Craft Cruises

(Ideal for the little ones)

Join us this Christmas and book your very own private Christmas themed boat trip exclusively for your group.

1 hour private Christmas cruise
Have a go at steering the boat
Christmas Craft Activities for each child
Tea and coffee onboard
Drink for each child
Christmas Selection Box for each child
Up to 12 people
Fully central heated

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Afternoon Tea Cruises

Our afternoon tea is an excellent way to enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Historic Bridgewater Canal.

With everything made from scratch in the galley on board, we are sure you will not be disappointed.

2 Hour Cruise
3 tired Afternoon Tea
Unlimited tea or filter coffee
Licenced bar onboard
Fully central heated

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Two Course Lunch Cruises

Enjoy a beautiful two course lunch, whilst we cruise the Bridgewater canal.

2 Hour Cruise
Two course lunch
Tea and coffee to finish
Licenced bar onboard
Fully central heated

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Sunday Lunch Cruises

Cruise the historic Bridgewater Canal whilst enjoying a fabulous 3 course lunch, freshly prepared onboard by our chef.

3 Hour Cruise
3 course Sunday Lunch
Tea and coffee to finish
Licenced bar onboard
Fully central heated

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Lady Harriet

Private Charter

Lady Harriet' is a luxury widebeam boat that can be booked for a 1 hour and 15 minute, 2 hour or 3 hour cruise. She is perfect for a day out, family get together or celebrating that special occasion. The boat comes with a driver so you can sit back and relax or why not have a go at steering the boat with the guidance of your onboard skipper.

Private hire for up to 12 people
Self catering
Have a go at steering the boat
Full kitchen facilities
Indoor and outdoor seating
Fully central heated
Toilet onboard
Disabled Access

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Private Charter

Restaurant Boat

Francis Egerton

Why not hire our luxury wide beam restaurant boat exclusively for up to 30 passengers and experience a day to remember. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, wedding reception, baby shower, retirement, hen party, coach/ group tour or any other special occasion.