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Liverpool, Merseyside, England – A Liverpool Cruise Port Guide

Liverpool is situated on the eastern shore of the River Mersey. It is most famous for one of three things – depending on who you talk to! It’s history as a port, as the birthplace of the Beatles or for one of its two football teams.

People born here are known as Liverpudlians or Scousers – a term of endearment not an insult! Scousers are proud of being very friendly and straightforward so I will start this guide with the words of one of our lovely Cruise Addict Group Scousers…

“Please, please don’t take a city tour – the city is so compact you could walk from the furthest attraction to the cruise port in about 3/4 hour. Please just ask and we’ll (us scousers) will help as much as we can xx”

Language: English (Scouse)

Currency: UK Pound Sterling

Time Zone: UTC +0. ( Greenwich Mean Time)

Liverpool – what you need to know

From a small fishing village, Liverpool grew to be an important port in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Its wealth was built on transporting sugar, tobacco, cotton and the slave trade. Liverpool became a City in 1880 and became a major industrial hub and shipping port.

The Cunard Line had its beginnings in Liverpool in 1840, with its first Transatlantic crossing leaving from Liverpool in 1870. The White Star Line , was also based in Liverpool and the two companies merged in 1934. Their famous ship RMS Titanic never called into Liverpool but had many links with the city – she was designed and commissioned from the White Star offices. Many of the crew on board came from Liverpool, including the lookout, Fred Fleet, who spotted the iceberg. In addition the Captain and the chief engineer lived in nearby Crosby. There are many small memorials and references to Titanic throughout the city.

Huge bomb damage sustained in WW2 led to a time of hardship and deprivation but this led to one of the most vibrant periods of the cities history in the 1960s. Many musicians went from local Club ‘The Cavern’ to achieve worldwide success in the 1960s. Scousers celebrate the success of other Scousers and will happily list many famous Scousers such as the 60s pop stars such as Cilla Black , Billy Fury, the Searchers. and Billy J Kramer. Also comedians Ken Dodd, Jimmy Tarbuck , Kenny Everett and actors Jodie Comer, Tom Baker and Daniel Craig. The most famous Scousers of all were of course. the Beatles . All four were born and brought up in Liverpool so you could spend a whole days sightseeing completely devoted to them! They have their own section below…

Liverpool – the immediate port area…

Your cruise ship will lie alongside the 350m floating pontoon at the Princes Dock Cruise Terminal on the River Mersey. This lies directly adjacent to the iconic Liver Building. It opened in 2007 and meant that tendering ashore or entering the locked docks was no longer necessary.

There are walkways up from the ship to the shore which may be a little steep at low tide.

There are not a huge amount of facilities here but it is very close to the town, restaurants and bars. Taxis are available but the HOHO bus begins at Albert Dock although there is also a nearer stop and ticket booth at Canada Boulevard. A new cruise terminal is due to be competed in 2023.

Note: IF YOU ARE CHECKING IN FOR A CRUISE HERE At the time of writing in 2022 Covid restrictions/ testing are still in place. You need to check in at the ACC Centre with your luggage NOT at the Cruise Terminal – please check before travelling.

What is within walking distance of Liverpool Cruise Terminal?

‘The Three Graces’ – these are the three imposing buildings – The Royal Liver, Cunard and Port of Liverpool that form the iconic Mersey skyline. Visible from your ship they were recently controversially stripped of their UNESCO designated World Heritage status due to new development in the area.
Royal Liver Building has two imposing clocktowers that each bear a copper Liver Bird. These mythical birds have been the symbol of Liverpool for over 800 years. The two magnificent 18ft copper Liver birds, named Bella and Bertie, have been perched on top of the Royal Liver Building since 1911. Bella looks out to sea, watching for the safe return of seamen and Bertie looks inwards, watching over the their families. A magnificent building, it is open to visit with phenomenal views from the top.
The Port of Liverpool Building Built in 1907 this grand building was the headquarters of Mersey Docks and Harbour Board for 87 years. It is decorated internally and externally with maritime themes. Nowadays the ground floor is open to the public and the grand, ornate interior has featured in many films including Danny Boyle 2019 film ‘Yesterday’, which imagines a world where the Beatles never existed in the first place!
The Cunard Building was built in 1914. It housed both Cunard’s offices and passenger facilities until the 1960s, when the UK operations relocated to Southampton and Cunards global headquarters to New York. Today it is home to the
British Music Experience – a national museum covering British Popular music. Described as an interactive experience, it showcases over 600 pieces of memorabilia, covering music dating back to 1945.
Pier Head is where you will find the iconic larger than life, Beatles Statue. This was the original landing spot for all passenger ships calling at Liverpool. It is still in use as the terminal for the Mersey Ferry.
The Museum of Liverpool Life – is about ten minutes walk from the terminal – very popular with great exhibits covering the 800 year history of Liverpool and its people. Its maritime history and WW2 sections are fascinating. There is also a Social history section, Liverpool on Wheels and a Scousers Tribute.
Albert Dock – just one of the many Docks that make up Liverpool Port – is just outside the museum. Here you will find the Tate Modern Gallery, Maritime Museum, & Museum of Slavery. The Beatles Story is here (see below), as well as many cafes, shops and restaurants.
Floating Grace canal boat – join a. tour with a commentary as she travels through the canal and the historic Liverpool Dock Basins – prebook for a lunch or afternoon tea tour.
Liverpool One is a huge modern shopping, residential and leisure centre with top restaurants.
The famous Cavern Club where The Beatles made their first appearances is in Mathew Street, within walking distance of the ship. It is a recreation of the original with Tribute acts playing during the day. It was home to the Mersey Beat – the name given to the music of many famous 60s acts who started here including Cilla Black, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Billy Fury, the Searchers and Billy J Kramer.

The Beatles

For many people Liverpool IS The Beatles so here are some ideas for a day seeking out the Liverpool of the Fab Four. This is mainly out in the suburbs so you will need some sort of transport – there are options…

The Liverpool City Sights HOHO bus begins its Beatles ‘blue route’ at Albert Dock but also runs a Red route that covers tourist sites which are closer into the City Centre It is a short walk to Albert Dock from the ship, on the way you will pass the larger than life, compulsory photo op The Beatles statue. At Albert Dock itself you’ll find The Beatles Story – the worlds largest Beatles exhibition, covering their journey from Liverpool to International Superstardom.

Outside, you can pickup a yellow Magical Mystery Tour Bus which takes you to see some of their most important locations. This takes about 2 hours and drives past Penny Lane and the childhood homes of both Paul McCartney and John Lennon before concluding at the Cavern Club .

The only way you are able to go inside the two houses – ‘ Mendips ‘, John Lennons home and 20 Forthlin Road , Paul McCartneys – is on a National Trust minibus tour from the city centre. Other tours either stop briefly outside or just drive by the houses. You must prebook a National Trust tour and I would do that well in advance as access is limited – they are very small houses!

Another ‘book in advance’ option is The Fab Four Taxi Tour which takes you further and shows you more – for example it visits Strawberry Fields and all four Beatles homes. It is £135 for up to five people so as long as you get a group together it is good value. This tour will collect or drop you from the famous Cavern Club where The Beatles made their first appearances. It is in Mathew Street within walking distance of the ship. It is a recreation of the original club, with Tribute acts playing during the day. Home to the Mersey Beat – many famous 60s acts started here including Cilla Black, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Billy Fury, the Searchers, Billy J Kramer as well as the Beatles.

What can I do on a longer walk, hike or bus from Liverpool Cruise Terminal?

Mersey Ferry – from Pier Head take the famous ‘Ferry cross the Mersey’ which leaves hourly. You can choose from the standard, commuter ferry or take a Mersey Ferry Heritage trip which although a little cheesy ( they play ‘Ferry Across the Mersey’ for the whole trip) also has a very informative narration about the history of Liverpool – you can buy combined tickets that include entry to The Beatles Story.
Birkenhead – plenty to see while you’re here including the Secombe Space Museum and a German U boat.
The Cathedrals – Liverpool is only British city with two cathedrals. Vastly different in architecture but both majestic and beautiful, they are located at opposite ends of the aptly named Hope Street. Halfway between them two bronze statues commemorate the lives of Bishop David Sheppard and of Archbishop Derek Worlock who worked together as a uniting force for the City during the 1970s and 1980s.
The Liverpool Anglican Cathedral dates from 1904 and is Britain’s biggest Cathedral. Its tower is open visitors every day and boasts spectacular views across the city.
The Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King was originally a similar design to the Anglican Cathedral but only the Crypt was built before rising costs meant that the the design was abandoned. It was completed in 1967 as a modern, circular Cathedral featuring modern works of art and glorious multi-coloured windows above the original Crypt.
Liverpool and Football. As well as two Cathedrals, Liverpool has two football clubs – both stadiums are on the HOHO bus route. Both offer tours of the stadium, pitch and grounds which need to be booked in advance. The rivalry between the two clubs is legendary – Everton play in blue and Liverpool FC play in red – confusing the two teams will make you unpopular with any supporter! So alphabetically (so as not to cause upset!) Their grounds are:
Anfield – home of Liverpool FC – six times European Champions, seven times FA Cup winners, they are known as the Reds . This was the site of the tragic Hillsborough disaster of 1989 where 97 supporters lost their lives.
Goodison Park – home of Everton , known as the Blues , winner of five FA cups. A founder member of the football league their home was the first major English football stadium, opened in 1892.
St Johns Beacon – 360 Experience. There are also great views from the top of the old Radio City tower which is topped with a modern glass round observation deck. The highest tower in the City it has views across the waterfront to the Wirral and even to North Wales on a clear day.
Walker Art Gallery has many important works of art, the Walter Sickert Galleries and hosts the John Moores Painting Prize.
Baltic Triangle is the name given to the area of trendy bars, markets and street art close between the Anglican Cathedral and the riverfront.

What can I do further afield by train or taxi from Liverpool Cruise Terminal?

Moorfields train station is a ten minute walk inland from the Cruise terminal. You can buy tickets in advance online or from the ticket office and machines at the station. Simple ideas for a day out from Liverpool by train include

Port Sunlight (10 – 15 mins – Wirral Line) a model town specifically built to improve the lifestyles of employees of the Unilever Factory. The company is still based there today and owns well known brands such as Ben and Jerrys ice cream, Dove, Liptons tea and more. The model town was built in 1888 and is well preserved. The Lady Lever or Port Sunlight Museum showcases its history and that of the Lever brand.
Crosby (20 minutes – Blue Line) The beach is home to Anthony Gormleys art installation, ‘Another Place’ – 100 statues of iron men stand at at different points on 3km of beach and shoreline being covered and uncovered at different points of the tide. There are many links here to the Titanic with the owner, captain and chief engineer all living in Crosby.
Southport (45 minutes – Blue line) is a Victorian seaside town with a beach and small funfair. Like many. British seaside towns it has seen better days but it is still worth a visit. There is a nice stroll around the boating lake.
Manchester (45 minutes from Lime Street Station) Loads to see here including the set of the iconic Coronation Street and two more famous football clubs… You might want to organise to meet a guide to make the best of the town.
Chester (an hour from Lime Street Station) is an exceptionally important historic town with well preserved Tudor buildings, and Roman walls and amphitheatre. You can walk the city walls in an hour, stroll by the River Dee or visit the world famous Chester Zoo.

What should I do by cruise excursion or private tour from Port Cruise Terminal?

Well, to be absolutely honest, not much! You will get a better price and a more individual experience booking local tours and river cruises yourself. Nothing is that far from the cruise terminal so it is a safe place to do a bit of DIY exploring without worrying about missing the ship.

Trips to Chester and Manchester are probably quicker by train and a trip out to visit castles in North Wales or the scenery of the Peak District seems a bit excessive – stunning though both are- when there is so much to see in town!

If you do choose to explore elsewhere for goodness sake don’t tell any Scousers that you happen to meet, you will break their hearts!

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A cruise port guide to Liverpool

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Published on: 15 May 2023

Updated on: 15 May 2023

Liverpool is in the spotlight having successfully hosted the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Here’s what the Merseyside maritime city has to offer cruise goers…

LIVERPOOL CRUISE TERMINAL The Three Graces dominate the view on the waterfront where passengers disembark straight into Albert Dock and the city, with museums, restaurants and bars plus lots of history on The Beatles. Used by: Cruise lines including Cunard , Norwegian, Azamara, Viking, Silversea, Fred Olsen, and Saga How to get there Car: Leave M6 at Junction 21a and take the M62 towards Liverpool City Centre. Follow the brown signs for Liverpool and/or Waterfront and The Liver Building. Passengers should make arrangements directly with their cruise line operator for parking. Train: Lime Street Station is Liverpool’s mainline station with trains to and from Manchester, London, Scotland. The cruise terminal is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or five minutes by taxi. Visit nationalrail.co.uk .

WHAT TO DO Book a Beatles tour One must when in Merseyside, is to take a tour of Beatles-based attractions in the band's hometown. The best is arguably The Beatles Story on Albert Dock. Wheely great If you've got a head for heights, the 60m Wheel of Liverpool showcases panoramic views across the county as far as the Welsh mountains. Positioned on the piazza directly outside the ECHO Arena on Liverpool’s historic waterfront, it includes 42 fully enclosed and air-conditioned capsules. Football fever Fans of the beautiful game will be in seventh heaven for English football's powerhouse has always been Merseyside – home to both Everton and Liverpool FC. A stadium dispute in 1892 lead Everton to leave their home ground Anfield for nearby Goodison Park, prompting Anfield owner John Houlding to form Liverpool in retaliation. The two clubs have been sniping at each other across dividing Stanley Park ever since. On the river If you’re not a fan of football, why not sign up for a River Explorer Cruise and see the city’s most iconic sights from the world-famous Mersey Ferry (viewing Liverpool from the back of a bus won't cut it). Guided by expert commentary throughout the 50-minute trip, the River Explorer Cruise offers stunning views of the city's famous skyline. As you relax and take in the views, you'll be captivated as the rich and fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage site unfolds before you. Book online here. Best bites Fancy a pint? Make a pitt stop at The Philarmonic Dining Rooms. Lovingly referred to by locals as 'The Phil', this art-deco drinking den was a favourite haunt of John Lennon before The Beatles hit the big time. The music legend once famously complained that the price of fame was "not being able to have a pint in The Phil". John's complaints are justified: The Phil is the kind of place you wished you lived around the corner from. Bartenders call out to you like they know you, and it's easy to get drawn into conversation here with everybody wanting to know what you're up-to that day. Dance your socks off at Cavern Club No self-respecting music lover can come to Liverpool and not spend at least one evening at the Cavern Club . Originally opened by Alan Synter as a jazz club back in 1957, The Beatles made their debut here on February 9, 1961 and played nearly 300 times at the club. The original Beatles may no longer be around, but a rota of top notch tribute acts perform nightly under the world famous club's burnt brick arches and will ensure that you end the night swaying with strangers to Hey Jude ... One caveat: ditch the jeans and dress up. Less is definitely not more in Liverpool. Museum mania Pop fans will want to pay a visit to the northern musical powerhouse if only to visit the to the British Museum Experience on Liverpool's waterfront. Expect to see exhibits including Noel Gallagher's Union Jack guitar and David Bowie's make-up smeared Ziggy Stardust costumes. Then head across the road to check out Tate Liverpool, on Albert Dock where, until September 24, 2023 you can take a fresh look at JMW Turner in a new exhibition Dark Waters.

WHERE TO STAY Titanic Hotel Liverpool , Regent Road,L3 0AN. Rooms from £85. Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport, Speke Boulevard, Liverpool L24 8QD. Rooms from £79.

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Liverpool Cruise Port Guide | 10 Awesome Things To Do In Liverpool

Welcome to Liverpool cruise port! Nestled along the scenic banks of the River Mersey on England’s west coast, Liverpool port boasts a strong maritime heritage and a vibrant culture. Liverpool is known across the world as the birthplace of the iconic Beatles, whose journey can be traced in the Beatles Story Museum located within a short walk from Liverpool cruise terminal. In this article, read about:

Liverpool cruise port (Liverpool cruise terminal, getting around)
10 best things to do in Liverpool port

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Liverpool Cruise Port

Liverpool cruise terminal (aka Cruise Liverpool) is nestled along a UNESCO-listed waterfront on Princes Parade and consists of a 350-metre-long berth that can accommodate large cruise vessels. Upon sailing into the city, make sure to come out on the upper decks to enjoy breathtaking views of Liverpool’s skyline, the historic Pier Head, and the iconic Liver Building.

Liverpool is a turnaround port equipped to handle the embarkation and disembarkation processes efficiently, providing facilities for check-in, baggage handling, and other services (including long-stay parking) necessary for the smooth turnaround of cruise ships.

The cruise ship timetable can be found on Cruise Liverpool’s official website , providing a detailed description of docking times and itinerary. The iconic Pier Head ferry terminal is situated right next to the cruise terminal, in front of the Liver Building. It offers themed boat excursions across the Mersey River.

Liverpool is pedestrian-friendly, which allows cruise passengers to easily explore the city on foot. Within a short walk from the terminal, you can explore some of the city’s main attractions which include the iconic Royal Albert Dock, the Royal Liver Building, The Beatles Story Museum, and the Maritime Museum. Liverpool Town Hall, the famous Cavern Quarter, St. George’s Hall, and Liverpool Cathedral are all located within a 10-30 minute walk from the cruise dock.

Liverpool cruise port - Liverpool Waterfront

Getting Around & Local Transportation

Public transportation is available within a 5-minute walk from the port of Liverpool. You can find routes, prices and timetables on the official website https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/
Liverpool One bus station is the main bus station in the city and is located a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal.
Liverpool Lime Street is the main railway station and is situated next to St.George’s Hall, a 25-minute walk from the dock.
Liverpool Hop on Hop off bus tours are available within a few minutes’ walk from the terminal and they depart every 15 minutes, providing an easy and flexible way of sightseeing. Unlike traditional audio-guided tours, Liverpool’s Hop on Hop off experience has “real” guides who bring a personal touch to your adventure. Check the offers on Viator and Get Your Guide
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located approximately 9 miles (a 30-minute drive) southeast of Liverpool Port.
The port of Liverpool is often included in British Isles cruises, and some of the major cruise lines sailing from/to Liverpool include Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean International, Princess Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Cunard Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Silversea .
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10 Best Things to Do in Liverpool Cruise Port

Liverpool Cruise Port is packed with activities that combine music, history, and culture. Whether you’re a Beatles fan, an art lover, a history buff, or a football fan – Liverpool has something for everyone!

1. The Beatles Story Museum

Immerse yourself in the legendary story of The Beatles at The Beatles Story exhibit, a tribute to the iconic band’s meteoric rise to fame. Nestled within the historic Albert Dock in Liverpool, this immersive experience invites visitors to embark on a journey through the captivating story of The Beatles’ legendary career.

As you enter The Beatles Story Museum, you’re taken back to the band’s humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club. Follow John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr’s journey from Liverpool to fame worldwide.

The exhibit features realistic recreations of key moments in The Beatles’ career, allowing you to wander the streets of 1960s Liverpool, watch their breakthrough concerts, and experience the thrill of their journey to America at the height of Beatlemania. The Beatles Story Museum at Albert Dock is easily accessible as it’s located within a 15-minute walk from the terminal.

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2. Royal Albert Dock

Take a leisurely stroll down the historic Royal Albert Dock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Victorian-era red-brick dock buildings that have been renovated and today house museums, restaurants, and cafes. Nestled on the waterfront and accessible from the port within a 10-minute walk, this historic location provides the ideal blend of history, culture, and entertainment for cruise ship guests looking to experience Liverpool’s charm.

Once at Albert Dock, you’ll be surrounded by a fascinating collection of museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Explore the maritime history of the Merseyside Maritime Museum , admire contemporary artwork at the Tate Liverpool , or simply indulge in retail therapy at numerous shops. If you want to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Liverpool, go for a ride on a 60-meter-high Wheel Of Liverpool , located near the complex.

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3. Liverpool Waterfront

Enjoy the scenic beauty of Liverpool’s waterfront, nestled within the Pier Head neighborhood, known for its “Three Graces”, or three historic UNESCO-listed structures that include the Royal Liver Building , the Cunard Building , and the Port of Liverpool building. Dating from the 1900s, the Royal Liver Building has become a symbol of Liverpool’s resilience, heritage, and economic prosperity throughout history. Adorned with two copper liver birds perched atop its towers, a symbol of the city, the Royal Liver Building offers an immersive audio-visual experience and an opportunity to admire the 360-degree views of the city.

Designed in an Italian Renaissance style, the Cunard Building was the former headquarters of the Cunard Line, while the Port of Liverpool Building served as the home of the Mersey Docks and Harbor Board. These three buildings will be right in front of you upon exiting the ship.

The “Three Graces” overlook the River Mersey , creating a stunning atmosphere that blends the old-world beauty of historic sites with the city’s modern energy. In this area, you can also visit the Museum of Liverpool (a history museum) and The British Music Experience (the museum of British music history).

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4. Liverpool Cathedral

Dominating the city’s skyline with its awe-inspiring architecture, the 20th-century Liverpool Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, is a monumental symbol of faith, art, and engineering. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in a Gothic Revival style, it is the eighth-largest cathedral in the world and the largest cathedral and religious building in the United Kingdom.

Inside the cathedral, you can marvel at the delicate details of stained glass windows, the grandeur of the nave, and the soaring arches that define the sacred space. Standing at 331 ft (101 m) high, the cathedral’s highlight is its towering West Tower which you can climb and admire the most breathtaking panoramic views of Liverpool and beyond. Liverpool Cathedral is located approx. 1.4 miles (a 30-minute walk) southeast of the cruise terminal.

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5. Walker Art Gallery

Explore Liverpool’s rich artistic legacy at the Walker Art Gallery, located approximately 1 mile (a 25-minute walk) northeast of Liverpool cruise port. Established in 1877, the Walker Art Gallery is one of the largest art galleries in England outside of London. Named after its founder, Sir Andrew Barclay Walker, a prominent local brewer and philanthropist, the gallery has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s cultural scene for over a century.

This Victorian museum showcases an impressive collection of European paintings, decorative art, and sculptures from the 13th century to contemporary creations. The carefully organized displays highlight the works of well-known artists, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty and diversity of European art. A cafe and a shop are available on-site. Admission is free.

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6. Cavern Club

Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s musical heritage by visiting the Cavern Club, located in the city’s bustling center on Mathew Street, less than a 15-minute walk from the port. Set in the iconic Cavern Quarter, Cavern Club is an iconic and historic music venue that played a crucial role in the rise of The Beatles and the global phenomenon known as Beatlemania.

Originally opened in 1957, the legendary club hosted The Beatles nearly 300 times between 1961 and 1963. Besides the Beatles, Cavern Club hosted the Who, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, and other big names in the music industry. While the original club was demolished, a faithful replica remains a vibrant live music venue today. The Cavern Club continues to attract visitors and music enthusiasts, offering a nostalgic atmosphere and live performances from a variety of artists.

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7. Merseyside Maritime Museum

Located within the iconic Royal Albert Dock complex, only a 10-minute walk from the cruise dock, the Maritime Museum invites you to explore the city’s rich maritime heritage. The museum showcases Liverpool’s important role in the transatlantic slave trade, naval history, and maritime commerce, including the role it played in the era of grand ocean liners, including the Titanic. Through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia presentations, visitors can explore the stories of seafarers, learn about the city’s historic docks, and gain insight into the maritime innovations that helped make Liverpool known worldwide. Admission to the museum is free.

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8. Liverpool ONE

Located in the heart of Liverpool only a 10-minute walk from the dock, Liverpool ONE stands as a bustling and expansive retail and leisure complex offering a blend of retail, dining, and entertainment experiences. With over 170 stores, this open-air complex features a wide variety of top global brands, designer boutiques, and specialty shops.

Indulge in culinary delights at a variety of restaurants featuring flavors from across the world. For those who are looking for cinematic adventures, the complex has a cutting-edge theater where you can catch the newest blockbusters or immerse yourself in the film experience.

9. Anfield Stadium

Home to Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Stadium is an iconic sports venue located in the Anfield area of Liverpool, around 3 miles (a 15-minute drive) northeast of the port of Liverpool. Anfield has been the beloved home of Liverpool FC since the club’s formation in 1892. With a seating capacity of over 53,000, the stadium is a fortress of passion, hosting exhilarating football matches and creating unforgettable moments for fans. The stadium features an award-winning Liverpool FC Story museum that provides insights into the rich heritage of Liverpool FC. Guided tours of the stadium and the museum are offered.

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10. Peaky Blinders Tour

While the popular television series “Peaky Blinders” is primarily set in Birmingham, the show has become closely associated with Liverpool due to its filming locations like the Port of Liverpool, Stanley Dock, and the Cunard Building. Fans can embark on a Peaky Blinders tour in Liverpool to explore these filming locations, immersing themselves in the world of the Shelby crime family while enjoying the city’s architectural and cultural heritage.

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Liverpool's cruise berth officially opened on September 21st 2007. The berth is just a 5-10 minute walk from the World Heritage City center, whilst England's beautiful Northwest region is practically on the door step. A new permanent cruise terminal has been replaced the old facility in 2023. This terminal is only a block or two away from the existing terminal.

The berth is at Princes Dock. A 3 minute walk south to Pier Head, where in summer there is a fair with many rides, a rather lively area. Another 8 minute walk south, you will find the beautiful restored Albert Dock with The Beatles Story Museum and the Mersey side Maritime Museum and many restaurants and cafes in a very pleasant area. Right next to the Albert dock you will find Wheel of Liverpool , a huge ferris wheel with great views.

If the weather is nice, the above area is certainly good for a few hours of fun and relaxation.

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Sightseeing:

Liverpool is not only the birth place of the Beatles but is also a cultural capital, with more national museums, theatres and galleries than any other UK city outside London.

Sport is a passion too with two Premiership soccer clubs and home to the world's most famous steeplechase, The Grand National. The Northwest region is known as England's Golf Coast.

Liverpool has splendid country houses, exciting sporting events and fascinating reminders of the area's maritime heritage, but nearby you'll also find the Roman City of Chester, contemporary Manchester and the stunning landscapes of Lancashire and the Lake District.

Liverpool is an amazing paradox. From museums to music, world class sport to shopping, it is a city bursting with energy, life and passion to be explored and enjoyed.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

All over the town (on nearly every corner of the downtown area) are big poles with arrows that would point in the direction of where sights are and not only would have the name of the sight, but the distance to that sight and the amount of minutes to walk there.

Buses, including the hop-on-and-off sightseeing services, are a five-minute walk away

Hop-on-and-off bus When a cruise ship is in port the buses leave every 15 minutes. As guides are "real": only English spoken and no earphones.

It pays to compare your cruise line tours here

Nearby Places:

The beautiful Lake District is nearby.

Shopping and Food

For serious shoppers the new Met Quarter and Liverpool 1 boast designer boutiques and over 200 new shops, restaurants and bars.

The currency throughout the UK is the pound (£). You may also hear the slang term quid for pounds. Scottish bank notes are frowned upon in other parts of the UK, so change the notes before leaving Scotland.

Cash machines (ATM) or less formally 'holes in the wall' are very widely available and usually dispense £10 and £20 notes.

Visa, Mastercard and Maestro, are accepted by most shops and restaurants.

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Communication:

English is spoken throughout the country, but sometimes with heavy accents!

Plenty of cafes and fast food outlets offer free WiFi.

The local emergency telephone number is 999, however the EU-wide 112 can also be used.

Opening Hours and Holidays:

Shopping hours are in general:

Small stores 6 or 7 days a week (10am - 6pm) Larger stores in general stay open til' 9PM Hyper marts often 24/7

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In The Steps of the Beatles Liverpool Shore Excursion Review

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on September 3, 2022

In The Steps of the Beatles Liverpool Shore Excursion Review

Want to follow in the steps of the Beatles? Liverpool visitors won’t want to miss these historic sites from the band members’ early years.

On our 12-day British Isles cruise on Royal Caribbean , I was excited to visit the port of Liverpool, where the Fab Four grew up and later started the band.

We had over eight hours scheduled in port, and Mr. SBC and I (both lifelong Beatles fans) wanted to dedicate our day to seeing all of the best Beatles sites in Liverpool .

However, finding a full-day Beatles tour proved to be a challenge. Of course we could hire a private car and driver for the day, but that wasn’t in the budget for this cruise.

Instead, we settled on a shorter Beatles shore excursion offered through the cruise line: In The Steps of the Beatles.

Royal Caribbean promised a 3.75-hour excursion, visiting sites like Strawberry Field, where (and I quote) “you can explore the same places John Lennon did as a child”, the famed Penny Lane, and an interactive Beatles museum.

There were three passenger coaches scheduled to do this same tour, so I knew it must be popular. But did it live up to the hype?

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Interactive map of our Liverpool Beatles tour

Mathew street.

After piling into our coach with about twenty-five other Beatles fans, we made our way to Victoria Street, just a short walk from our first destination: Mathew Street .

This stop wasn’t listed on our tour agenda, maybe because parking is difficult in the area? But our expert driver, a local guy with a very big personality, had zero issues with finding a spot.

Our friendly tour guide led us down the sidewalk, holding a paddle with our tour group number. We passed grand Neoclassical buildings to find Mathew Street—a nightlife center in Liverpool since the 1950s.

Beatles fans will know Mathew Street as the location of the famous Cavern Club, where the band famously played 292 times from February 1961 to August 1963.

The Quarrymen, fronted by John Lennon, performed their first gig at The Cavern Club on August 7th 1957 while the venue was still a jazz club—although skiffle music was tolerated (but not rock & roll).

The original club was torn down after its closure in 1973, and today the site is just a fenced-in gravel lot. A new Cavern Club has since opened across the street.

We enjoyed a guided tour of the street, now a mecca for Beatles fans, stopping at several of the pubs where the Beatles used to gather before they became a worldwide sensation.

Our guide shared a fun fact with us that I never knew—the Cavern Club didn’t serve alcohol during the Beatles’ time there. So the boys would head to one of the Mathew Street bars (often the White Star or The Grapes) after playing a few sets to unwind with friends.

If you’d like to see some historic pics of the street, the Liverpool Echo has a nice Beatles-centric photoessay of Mathew Street over the years .

The Beatles Story exhibition

Our next stop was The Beatles Story , an interactive museum dedicated to (you guessed it) the entire story of the Beatles from beginning to end.

To reach the museum, we drove through the area known as the Albert Dock, a complex of dock buildings and warehouses that opened in 1846.

Home to several other attractions including the Mersey Maritime Museum and Tate Liverpool, the Albert Dock is the most-visited multi-use attraction in the UK outside of London!

We had about 90 minutes to visit the exhibition, and the tickets (included with the price of the tour) came with headsets for a self-guided audiotour at your own pace.

As first-timers, we had zero idea how large (or small) the museum would be. With such a tight schedule, we found ourselves rushing through the exhibits. It’s a good thing we did, because we couldn’t possibly have listened to all of the audiotour in the time we had!

After visiting, Mr. SBC and I agreed that the exhibition, despite its huge size, was a little disappointing. Although there were some original artifacts, like Ringo’s drum kit and some original handwritten lyrics, the museum mainly consisted of recreations.

I’ll admit, their version of the Cavern Club as it would have looked when the Beatles played there was pretty neat. This full-size recreation with brick-lined walls features the stage set for the Fab Four, as well as the snack bar where Cilla Black once worked.

However, I couldn’t help but compare The Beatles Story to my recent visit to Elvis’ Graceland, where the vast amount of original items belonging to the entertainer was almost overwhelming.

If you’d rather explore The Beatles Story exhibition on your own, consider pre-purchasing a skip-the-line ticket and taking a taxi or rideshare. The museum is just over a mile from the cruise port.

The tour literature mentioned that a stop at Penny Lane was dependent on traffic conditions and parking, so I was worried that we’d miss our chance to see the street immortalized by the 1967 song.

But our driver found us a spot, and we all got out to peer at one of the Penny Lane street signs, this one covered with graffiti (including Paul McCartney’s own autograph).

Although I hoped we’d have the chance to walk down the lane made famous by the slice-of-life song, we were only able to see the rest of the road by bus. Our tour guide pointed out some of the buildings that were inspiration for the lyrics, including the barbershop once owned by the “barber showing photographs”.

The “shelter in the middle of the roundabout” mentioned in Penny Lane is there too, although it looks a bit different than it would have when Paul and John would meet there.

Fun Penny Lane fact: Not far from the bus shelter is The Dovedale Towers pub at 60 Penny Lane. The Quarrymen played at this venue when it was known as Grove House. Freddie Mercury, frontman for the band Queen, also lived at “The Dovey” from 1969 to 1970.

Paul McCartney’s childhood home

Not far from Penny Lane is 20 Forthlin Road, where the McCartney family lived between 1955 and 1963. Paul and John Lennon wrote several of their earliest songs at the house, and often practiced there.

The home was acquired by the National Trust in 1995, and has been furnished to look much like it would have when Paul was growing up.

We weren’t able to go inside, but I couldn’t help but picture a young Paul running out the door in a hurry, à la A Day in the Life .

“Found my coat and grabbed my hat, Made the bus in seconds flat.”

You might remember the 2018 episode of Carpool Karaoke where James Corden and Paul visit Paul’s former home on Forthlin Road? I’ve included it below in case you missed it.

Fun fact: The cover of McCartney’s 2005 album Chaos & Creation In The Backyard features a photo of a young Paul playing guitar in the backyard of this home.

Strawberry Field

Strawberry Fields Forever , released as a double A-side in 1967 (along with Penny Lane) also takes its inspiration from a nearby spot.

John Lennon based the song on childhood memories of playing in the garden of Strawberry Field, an orphanage not far from where he lived with his aunt Mimi Smith in the suburb of Woolton.

Our guide let us know that the line “and nothing to get hung about” referred to Lennon’s memory of his aunt forbidding him to play at Strawberry Field, which was private property. He replied, “They can’t hang you for it.”

We weren’t able to enter the grounds of Strawberry Field, despite the tour’s promise that we could explore where John Lennon played as a child.

But we did have a chance to stop and peer through the red iron fence at the grounds and the Visitors Centre, which has opened for tours fairly recently.

Wondering why the song’s title and lyrics include Strawberry “Fields” and not “Field”? Legend says that John simply liked the sound of Strawberry Fields better.

John Lennon’s childhood home

Around the corner at 251 Menlove Avenue is Mendips, the home where John Lennon lived with his aunt and uncle Mimi and George Smith beginning in 1946.

We only did a drive-by of the home, a lovely detached single-family house behind a tall hedge. Although the image of the Beatles was always that of four working-class lads, John’s upbringing with his aunt and uncle was decidedly middle-class.

As Paul McCartney once said of Mendips, it was “one of the almost posh houses” in Woolton.

If you’d like to see the inside of both Paul and John’s childhood homes, the National Trust has a combo tour available . But book early, because spots are limited and tend to sell out fast.

Did we see George Harrison’s and Ringo’s childhood homes?

We weren’t able to stop at either George Harrison’s or Ringo Starr’s houses on our tour, although our tour guide pointed out a home where Ringo once lived as a boy as we passed a side street. With only time for a quick glance through the coach window, I’m not even sure that I looked at the right house!

If you’d like to see the former Richard Starkey’s birthplace, he was born at 9 Madryn Street in Dingle, Liverpool. When he was three years old, his parents divorced and he and his mother moved to nearby 10 Admiral Grove.

As far as I can tell, neither house is currently open to the public for tours.

As for George Harrison’s former Liverpool homes (his birthplace at 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree and later residence 25 Upton Green in Speke), we sadly didn’t pass by either.

Did you know you can stay in one of George Harrison’s childhood homes in Liverpool? The three-bedroom terrace house at 25 Upton Green is available for nightly rental.

Booking your Beatles tour in Liverpool

If you’re cruising to Liverpool, several cruise lines offer the In the Steps of the Beatles tour as a shore excursion. In addition to Royal Caribbean, I’ve also seen this tour offered through Celebrity, Disney, and Princess.

We paid $99 each for this three-hour-and-45-minute Beatles tour, though ticket prices can vary by cruise line.

Would you rather do a less expensive Beatles shore excursion in Liverpool? You have lots of options, from hop-on-hop-off buses to affordable walking tours. Here are some of the most popular and affordable Beatles tours:

Liverpool: Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket with City and Beatles Tour
Liverpool: Beatles Explorer Bus Tour Ticket
Liverpool: Beatles and Cavern Quarter Walking Tour
Liverpool: Beatles Highlights Walking Tour

Final thoughts about the In the Steps of the Beatles tour: pros and cons

Since the cruise restart in 2021, I’ve been on dozens of shore excursions. In that time, I’ve noticed that cruise lines aren’t offering many of the full-day, in-depth tours that they used to pre-pandemic.

Clocking in at just under four hours, the In the Steps of the Beatles tour gave us a nice overview of Liverpool. But it just wasn’t enough time to stop at all the Beatles sites that a longer tour would have afforded.

We did have the chance to spot a few of John and Paul’s childhood haunts, including schools they attended. But seeing a fleeting glimpse of something through the window of a bus isn’t quite like visiting.

Also, George has always been my favorite Beatle, and I felt that his story (and Ringo’s) weren’t really told on this shore excursion.

The Beatles Story exhibition didn’t quite live up to our expectations, but I still would’ve liked more time. If we had visited on our own, Mr. SBC and I would have spent at least a few hours there listening to the entire audiotour and making sure we saw everything.

Despite a few disappointments with the tour’s offerings, our guide and driver were both excellent. I enjoyed our guide’s commentary while we drove through the streets of Liverpool, and he really engaged with all of us at each tour stop.

Our driver was in charge of keeping the Beatles tunes going during the trip, and our group had quite a few sing-alongs as we drove around!

If we had tried to see all the Beatles sites on our own (even though Liverpool’s cruise port is close to the city center), it would have taken us all day.

Overall, I’m glad that we booked this shore excursion, even though it wasn’t long enough. Cruise lines: we want the choice of both longer and shorter tours! Readers, do you agree?

Have you taken the In the Steps of the Beatles tour in Liverpool? Or do you have some other fave Beatles sites in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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Port Liverpool cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Liverpool, England. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Liverpool is a major port anc city in England's Merseyside (metro region) with population around 0,5 million (urban ~870,000, metro ~2,3 million). The cruise port is located along River Mersey Estuary's eastern side. Other major turnaround (cruise ship departure) ports in the UK are the England's Southampton , Bristol , Dover , Harwich , Hull , Tilbury-London , Newcastle and Portsmouth , and Scotland's Leith-Edinburgh and Greenock-Glasgow .

Ferries link Liverpool with Dublin Ireland (17 crossings weekly, travel time 7 hours), Belfast Northern Ireland (14 crossings weekly, travel time 8 hours) and Douglas, Isle of Man (12 crossings weekly, travel time 2 hours 45 min). These routes are operated, respectively, by the companies P&O FERRIES , STENA LINE and Steam Packet Company (purchased in May 2018 by Manx government for GBP 124 million).

Port Liverpool

Port Liverpool (locode GBLIV) is located approx 9 mi (15 km) from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and approx 40 mi (60 km) from Manchester International Airport. The nearest to the cruise port train station (Lime Station) is a few minutes drive from downtown, or at ~20 min walking distance.

Port's cruising business is constantly growing. In 2016 it handled a record number of ships - 64 (10 more in comparison to 2015) and 85000+ tourists. The first vessel to berth at the newly constructed Pier Head Terminal (2007-inaugurated) was RSSC-Regent 's Seven Seas Voyager (on Sept 9, 2007).

The city itself has a rich maritime heritage, being also the birthplace of the UK's first passenger shipping line - Cunard . Since the Pier Head Terminal's opening (2007), it has served as a homeport (turnaround port serving roundtrips) but also as a transit port on itineraries visiting UK-Ireland-Baltic destinations (Norway, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Russia).

Operated by Peel Ports Group, Liverpool Port offers planning, support and assistance by a large team of highly qualified professionals. The Port also provides services to cargo ships (TEU-containers, general-liquid-dry bulks, metals, forest and project cargoes), Ro-Ro ships (vehicles carriers) and Ro-Pax ships (ferries). The cruise port operator provides expert pilots and linesmen (to assist navigation), port workers (stevedoring, porters, passenger handling staff), modern facilities. In 2018, Princes Dock (cruise terminal) generated GBP 7+ million (EUR 8+M) in revenues.

Since 2012, when the city became a cruise homeport, the number of visiting boats doubled - from 31 (2012) to 61 (2015). The number of cruise ship tourists also doubled - from 38656 (2012) to 86365 (2016). Liverpool was ranked the UK’s "best cruise port of call" for 2013 and 2014. In 2014, the City Council announced that Cunard's building would be converted into a cruise terminal. The building was bought for GBP 1,5 million, with the idea to become a ticketing hall for the new terminal. Later was estimated that the building's conversion would cost too much (between GBP 5-60 million) making it not suitable for the purpose.

In 2015, Liverpool's cruise shipping industry brought ~GBP 7 million to the city economy, with over 81000 passengers and 37000 crew. Each cruise tourist spent an estimated GBP 70 in the city, while crew members spent ~GBP 30.

In 2015, the Port hosted Princess Cruises ' (Carnival Corporation brand) 50th-anniversary celebrations and Celebrity Cruises ' (Royal Caribbean brand) 25th-anniversary celebrations. Also in 2015, the Port was visited for the first time by P&O UK 's ship Britannia . Inaugural calls were made by Oceania 's ships Nautica and Marina . Those events were marked with fireworks shows, shoreside concerts, special occasion cakes.

On May 25, 2015, the Port was visited by all the three Cunard liners ( RMS Queen Mary 2 , Queen Elizabeth , Queen Victoria ) for the "Queens Royal Rendezvous" spectacle on Mersey River. On July 4, 2015, QM2 sailed out of Liverpool on a 10-day crossing to Canada (Halifax) and USA (Boston and NYC) commemorating Cunard Line's first-ever Transatlantic cruise crossing. On July 4th, 1840, Cunard Steamship Company started its regular passenger shipping service (with RMS Britannia/paddlewheel steamship) crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Liverpool to Halifax.

In February 2016, City Council announced the preferred site (Princes Jetty) for the construction of a new passenger terminal that could facilitate Transatlantic cruise shipping (eastbound crossings USA-UK). The new terminal building has capacity 3600+ passengers. Previously suggested plans for the Cunard Building (used as terminal) were scrapped in 2014. For the last time, Port Liverpool hosted regular Transatlantic ship crossings in 1968.

In late-March 2016, City Council commissioned early design work and appointed a consultancy team (KKA Architects, Turner & Townsend, Royal Haskoning DHV Engineering) to develop a conceptual design for a new cruise terminal. The building has to be able to handle ~3600 passengers (3 times larger than the existing terminal's /1200 pax). The new terminal has passport control, a waiting lounge, baggage hall, public restrooms, cafe-restaurant, dedicated taxi rank, coach and vehicle pick-up areas, car parking (for up to 300 cars).

On May 5, 2016, officially started Fred Olsen 's homeporting season with Boudicca . The ship had scheduled 16x roundtrips (out of Pier Head) visiting destinations in the Mediterranean (Adriatic), Canary Islands, UK-British Isles, Greenland, as well as Transatlantic roundtrips to Canada and USA/New England.

In June 2016, Port Liverpool contracted the company SCH (Southampton Cargo Handling). The GBP 0,74 million deal was for 3-year stevedore cruise ship services. SCH handles all cruise vessels visiting Liverpool and employs locals for stevedoring. The contract was renewed in 2019 (thru 2022) and 2023 (thru 2026). On August 19, 2016, City Council approved a GBP 0,95 million (USD 1,2M) feasibility study into the new passenger terminal development. Port's 2016 schedule had a total of 63 ship visits (9 more over 2015) bringing 114,676 tourists and generating economic impact ~GBP 7 million (EUR 8,2M). Maiden ports calls in 2016 were 4 - Artania , Amadea , Disney Magic , L'Austral .

In 2018, Port had booked 57 cruise ship berthings, with estimated 100,000+ passengers and crew. Season's highlights included 5 maiden calls ( AIDAaura , Ocean Dream , Seabourn Ovation , Viking Sun , MS Berlin ) and two overnights ( Celebrity Eclipse/ June 12, and MS Europa 2 /Sept 8). In April 2018, City Council officially approved the GBP 50 million cruise terminal project that includes Princes Jetty (on Princes Parade) to be demolished and the new facility to be built as a suspended dock (on River Mersey). The new terminal has capacity to handle the world's largest passenger ships .

Since July 2018, the deepwater container terminal Liverpool2 is included in 2M's ( shipping alliance Maersk+MSC) Transatlantic service. With the new line, 2M temporarily switched TA2 (Felixstowe to Liverpool) while to Maersk's Colombia Express (South America) was added Liverpool for exports to Newark. Both services are weekly and include Liverpool as the final call port on these westbound Atlantic crossings. Among the UK export cargoes are Scotch whiskey, food products, machinery. The new services also opened direct UK-USA links from Liverpool to Charleston SC and Savannah GA . Liverpool2 terminal serves smaller-sized boxships (max capacity 8500 TEUs), while larger vessels use RSCT (Royal Seaforth Container Terminal). In early-2018, Peel Ports started rail freight service from the Port via partnership with DB Cargo AG (Deutsche Bahn AG).

In November 2019, ACL (Atlantic Container Line, subsidiary of Grimaldi Group ) signed with Peel Ports Group a 15-year RSCT concession extension (until 2035). Peel Ports in 2019 started a development project to expand RSCT for handling larger-sized boxships. The project (2019-2021) included widening the Seaforth Basin (by 28 m / 92 ft) and purchasing two new ZPMC STS (ship-to-shore container cranes / China-made - by Zhenhua Heavy Industries). Now RSCT has 8x STS cranes plus 22x cantilever RMGs (rail-mounted gantry cranes). Each ZPMC STS crane has height 92 m (302 ft / to frame's top) and 132 m (433 ft / with raised boom) and weighs ~1600 tons. ZPMC STS cranes are with capacity ~30 moves per hour, can outreach 24x TEUs, handle max loads 85 tons and operate in max wind speeds 55 mph (88 kph).

In 2019/pre-COVID crisis, the cruise port handled 86 ship calls (~40% increase over 2018). In 2022 were handled 107 calls and ~200,000 tourists (passengers plus crew). For season 2023, the Port had booked a total of 115 ship berthings (including ~40 roundtrips) at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

In December 2022, SCH Logistics signed a multi-year lease agreement with Peel Ports Group for a major car storage and transporter park expansion. The project (budgeted GBP 1+ million) was completed in ~3 months and increased the Port's vehicle storage capacity/park size by 22% (from 8 to 10,3 acres). The expanded parking facility is a hub dedicated to newly manufactured vehicles (automobiles arriving on RO-RO ships) and then handled by SCH's staff (unloading and storing) prior to their delivery by the manufacturer to its car dealers.

Port Liverpool, along with its cruise terminals also has ferry terminals, containership terminal, drydock facilities (for ship refurbishments and repairs ).

port address - "Liverpool Cruise Port Terminal, Princess Parade, Liverpool, L31DL"
UN-LOCODE (United Nations location code) - GBLIV.
one dedicated cruise terminal
capability to accommodate 2 liners at a time
supported by excellent road, rail and air infrastructure
deep water berths (draft 12,6 m / 41 ft)
large ships can berth alongside a quay (length 376 m / 1234 ft)
Cruise ships usually arrive in Liverpool in early morning (6, 6:30, 7:30 or 8 am) and depart from Liverpool in late afternoon (5, 6 pm) or in the evening (9, 9:30 or 10 pm).

Next is the lengthy video about 2015's Cunard celebrations in Liverpool. The unique event featured precise maneuvering by the Cunard cruise ships in front of thousands of spectators. Following the rotation, the ships formed an arrowhead formation before the three abreast arrangement - their first time ever. With all 3 cruise vessels aligned on the river, QM2 sounded the anniversary year number (175) by blowing 1 single short blast followed by 7 and then 5 blasts. The '"cruise ship dance" was culminated with a salute by 9 jets from Red Arrows (UK's Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team). Following the celebrations, QM2 left the port. Followed fireworks and digital light shows at Pier Head.

Cruise itineraries to and from Liverpool England

Follows a list of destinations visited by cruise ships leaving out of Liverpool:

Round-trip itineraries out of Liverpool visit Iceland and Greenland, often with Faroe Islands ( Torshavn ) and British Islands ports.
North Sea itineraries (around the UK) visit ports in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Baltic Sea - cruises to Norway (themed "Norwegian Fjords") and Europe's Arctic (North Pole) visit the following ports in Norway. Among the destinations is the Svalbard Archipelago's Spitsbergen island .
Baltic Sea - itineraries to Scandinavia and Russia include an overnight stay in St Petersburg .
Mediterranean cruises leaving from Liverpool can be either round-trip or one-way. They visit ports in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, often Gibraltar and Malta , sometimes - Adriatic Seaports. Up to a month-long roundtrips may include Black Sea ports in Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, and also in Greece and Turkey.
Another popular destination is the Canaries (Spain's Canary Islands), often combined with Portugal's Madeira .

Transatlantic crossings (RepositionCruises.com) from the UK to Canada and USA can be roundtrips from Liverpool or one-ways (on seasonal ship relocation voyages).

Short breaks (mini cruises) from Liverpool to Bristol (3-day / 2-night), Greenock-Glasgow (2-day / 1-night) or to Southampton (4-day / 3-night) are offered as one-way ship relocation deals. Short break round-trips to Ireland visit Dublin and Belfast .

Liverpool cruise terminal

Port Liverpool's cruise season runs from March through November. Until mid-2012, the embarkation and disembarkation was at Langton Dock. Port's current cruise ship berth is a floating pontoon with tidal range 10 m (33 ft). This means that at certain times its access bridges are very steep. To cruise passengers, the port provides mobility buses to transport tourists between the gangway and terminal's passenger lounge.

Pier Head cruise terminal

location - Princes Parade (at Pier Head, next to the Royal Liver Building).

Royal Liver Building is one of the city's "Three Graces" on the waterfront - sided by "Cunard Building" and the "Port of Liverpool Building". Unlike many other terminals, Liverpool's cruise ship terminal is located at only 20 min walking distance (approx 1 km / 0,6 mi) away from downtown.

The cruise terminal has a small building. Adjacent to its exit point are public phones and a taxi rank. In several outlets outside the terminal are available restaurants and cafes, also ATMs and currency exchange. The passenger terminal building has refreshment facilities, restrooms and welcome desk. The building is small-sized, so it is recommended to avoid early arrival.

Berth's capacity is 2 ships (docking along the quay). The berth is capable of accommodating ships with max LOA length 350 m (1148 ft) - no vessel width or draught restrictions.

Next drone video shows Liverpool's Gate 3 cruise terminal and Celebrity Silhouette . The ship visited Liverpool on July 23, 2017, on a 12-night British Isles roundtrip from Amsterdam Holland .

(NEW) Liverpool cruise terminal

In December 2016, was launched an international search for a technical team to design a new cruise ship terminal in Liverpool. The new facility will be located on River Mersey (former Princes Jetty off Princes Parade), approx 1000 ft (305 m) downriver from the Pier Head terminal.

The new passenger terminal can handle turnaround cruise vessels (on roundtrip UK itineraries) with max capacity 3600 passengers. The terminal building is 2-storey (sized 10,000m2), with baggage hall, passenger lounge, check-in facilities, passport control, cafe-restaurant, bar lounge, public toilets, taxi rank, vehicle pick up point. Development plans were based on land reclaimed from River Mersey. The project also included the construction of a new quay wall, changes on Princess Parade (allowing tour buses and shuttles), also a new passenger terminal, luggage storage facility, passport control, vehicle pick up area, large car parking.

In mid-May 2017, City Council appointed Place North West team to design the new cruise terminal facility. Engineering consultancy company Ramboll will lead a 4-member team (2 architects, 1 cost manager, 1 planning consultant) to work up detailed designs for the facility. Then will be submitted a planning application (for Princes Jetty). The Ramboll company will then manage the project and assist with construction monitoring and contractor procurement. Additional (new) elements at the cruise ship facility could also include a hotel (capacity 200 rooms) and a multi-story car parking (capacity 1100 vehicles). However, the parking may be located further north, to be able to support also Ten Streets and Bramley Moore Dock stadium.

In April 2018, City Council approved the GBP 50 million cruise terminal project. By this development, Princes Jetty will be demolished and the new facility will be built on a suspended dock (on River Mersey). The terminal will have capacity to handle world's largest cruise liners . An additional GBP 32 million were assigned for upgrading road A565 (connecting Liverpool with Tarleton) to support the new terminal, plus GBP 20 million for a newbuild link road extending Leeds Str to the waterfront.

Construction works started in May 2018, with scheduled completion in 2022 spring. Major works included building a vehicle linkspan bridge, pedestrian walkway, landing stage improvements, new ancillary buildings, Princes Parade improvements (to incorporate terminal parking and passenger pick-up/drop-off areas), pedestrian crossing facilities.

In 2019 started the GBP 32 million project for upgrading the A565 road (Liverpool to Tarleton, Lancashire) to support the new cruise terminal. Also started works on the GBP 20 million project to build a link road extending Leeds Street to Liverpool's waterfront and supporting the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal.

Next video shows the signature exterior and interior design elements of the new cruise terminal.

Liverpool ferry terminals

Liverpool's ferry port terminal (Pier Head Landing Stage Terminal) is located off St Nicholas Place Car Park at Princes Half-Tide Dock (Princes Parade).

(NEW) Isle of Man-Liverpool ferry terminal

In September 2018 were announced port's plans for building the new "Isle of Man Ferry Terminal" at Princes Half Tide Dock. The facility is located approx 700 m (2200 ft) from the current Pier Head berth at Princes Half-Tide Dock (within Liverpool Waters and Peel Land).

The existing Pier Head terminal will be reconstructed into a dedicated cruise terminal as part of the Liverpool Waterfront development project (budgeted GBP 5 billion / EUR 5,6B).

The new passenger terminal's cost was initially estimated at GBP 36,5 million (EUR 40,6M). Funding was subject to Tynwald's approval. The project's initial cost was GBP 30M, which increased due to additional structural and construction works - on the site and the quay walls.

The ferry terminal's max capacity is 1000 passengers and 200 vehicles. The inauguration was in March 2021. Wheeled freight and passenger vehicles are served by a new link road (project cost GBP 7,6 million / EUR 8,5 million).

In late-October 2018 were released the designs of the terminal's building and infrastructure.

On April 9, 2019, the ferry terminal project was approved by the Manx Government, which signed a long-term leasehold agreement with Peel Ports for the site. This was the first time when the Isle of Man Government became a UK property owner.

In late-April 2021 was officially announced that due to the Coronavirus crisis, the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool will cost at least GBP 43 million (~EUR 49,5M / ~USD 59,9M) and be completed in March 2022 (instead of December 2021). The additional costs (~5% over the original budget) were partly due to the need to strengthen the harbour's walls (to cope with the impact of the powerful bow thrusters of the new ship). Works were also delayed by the archaeological excavation on the site and the need to dispose of unexploded bombs from WW2 (1939-45).

In July 2021 was announced that the Manx Government will have to spend an additional GBP 13,8 million (EUR 16M / USD 18,9M) on the new ferry terminal (total cost GBP 55,8M / EUR 64,76M / USD 76,4M) in Douglas. The extra money was needed to tackle "unforeseen problems", including staffing difficulties, shortage of materials, COVID rules-associated costs.

Both facilities (in Liverpool and Douglas) serve the regularly scheduled crossings provided by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Ltd.

The Albert Dock: dates from 1846. Visit fine galleries, museum and many shops.
Croxteth Hall & Croxteth Park: it is 5 miles away from the Liverpool’s center. It was Earls of Sefton ancestral home. Currently, Liverpool City Council manages it.
Liverpool Cathedral: the largest British Anglican Cathedral
Liverpool Museum: it is located on William Brown Street. Discover many collections and attractions it this fine museum. You can see the Planetarium and the Natural History Centre.
The Mersey Ferries: famous from the ” Ferry Cross the Mersey” song by by Gerry and the Pacemakers.
Merseyside Maritime Museum: located at Albert Dock. Discover the seafaring heritage of Liverpool.
Museum of Liverpool Life: discover the story and the culture of the citizens of Liverpool.
The Metropolitian Cathedral:”Paddy’s Wigwam” (Chris the King) cathedral.
Sefton Parl Palm House: amazing botanical exhibition. The Victorian Glasshouse is listed as Grade II.
The Walker art gallery: known as the “National Gallery of the North.” You can see of of the largest collections of art outside of London.
The Cavern Club: the birthplace of Merseybeat
Haydock Park Racecourse: 30 min away from the city by car. Haydock Park Racecourse is the most visited and popular racecourse in England.
Liverpool Empire Theatre: the theater is two-tier, the largest in the UK.

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Exellent Service

We used CPS to park our car at Portsmouth Terminal to board SAGA cruise ship. On arrival our luggage was removed and loaded on board for us. Our keys were surrendered on the spot. On return we retrieved our keys from the desk and our car was close to the terminal, our luggage was taken to the car and the exit shown to us. The whole experience was quick (minutes) efficient and with very friendly staff.

Date of experience : 13 April 2024

Beyond the call of duty.

On boarding I was phoned by Supervisor Debbie that my car had a flat tyre. I couldn’t react to the situation as I was unable to leave ship. Debbie and her colleague Richard said they would try and sort it. On arrival back, the car had been fitted with a new tyre. My sincere thanks to Debbie and Richard, who went the extra mile and assured our homecoming was stress free. They are both a credit to CPS.

Date of experience : 08 April 2024

Retrieving car in an emergency

We had to retrieve our car from the cruise port early due to a family emergency. Despite P&O not warning CPS we were returning home, CPS located our car within an hour and ensured it was ready for us. Sarah was excellent, as was the manager - it was his day off. I cannot thank them enough for this outstanding service which meant we reached our family as quickly as possible.

Date of experience : 06 March 2024

Great service…

Flying out to Singapore to join Queen Mary 2 who will dock at Southampton in 5 weeks time. Wanted to leave our car in Southampton before heading to Gatwick for our flight. Richard the terminal Manager and Sarah went out of their way to accommodate us, even moving an appointment to meet us when we were late arriving. Thanks to both of you, you made what could have been a stressful situation very manageable

Date of experience : 21 March 2024

Price increases nearer to departure date

Used CPS parking on previous occasions and have always been really impressed so I decided to used them again for our next Princess cruise in May. Having checked their prices last weekend it showed that my booking for 15 days would be £242 so 3days later I proceeded with the booking online and was amazed to find that the price had increased by £50 so rang CPS to ask why and was informed that the price increase was due to spaces being limited. To me this sounds like they are profiteering as the cruise departure date gets nearer, my advise is book as early as possible to avoid this price hike.

Date of experience : 03 April 2024

Easy parking.

Arrived at destination. Followed sign for CPC. Told where to drop bags. Drive to man in CPC yellow jacket. Hand over key. Get receipt. Go on holiday. Return. Directed to CPC desk. Exchange receipt for car key. Ensured I knew about the major roadworks on the M25. Told me where the car was. Directed in the carpark straight to my car and trolley taken away. Could not have been simpler and the staff any more friendly or helpful.

Date of experience : 03 March 2024

P&O parking 🙄 SOUTHAMPTON 🚢 Perfect location

SOUTHAMPTON 🚢 Perfect location 1min walk to check in or could be 5min depending on how able you are. Didn’t realise I had to pre book, having took advantage of P&O offer of parking (so pre book is my advice I think up to 35days before) so paid, not to worry. (They was all lovely and took photos of car 🚙 so make sure it’s clean 🧽) and off we went. Got back, car was waiting there was a small issue I spoke to Manager who was sound, he said someone would ring me next week as head office not open weekends, Spoke to Sarah who sorted it. Brilliant service.

Date of experience : 10 February 2024

Really helpful

Really helpful, friendly and professional staff. They made the process of dropping off my car so easy. The drop off point is directly outside the terminal and their staff assisted us when we arrived late after getting caught in traffic so we got into the terminal as quickly as possible. Collecting my car afterwards was also so easy as just by the disembarkation point and they also told us whereabouts it was in the car park. Felt reassured too that my car would be ok. Would definitely use them again.

Date of experience : 29 June 2023

Our Second experience of CPS, just as good as the first

We have used this service twice now, the last booking changed three times because of covid and a family situation. The changes all dealt with easily with no hassle, just a quick phone call. On arrival, car park drop off within 1 minute of the ship, just wheel your bags to drop off across the road and walk into the terminal for checkin, security and boarding and everything highly organised and efficient. This service takes any anxiety out of parking your car at the port, both on leaving to go on holiday and just as easy coming back. Would highly recommend

Date of experience : 22 July 2023

1st time using CPS for parking and it…

1st time using CPS for parking and it was so easy, We drove into the terminal and waited in line for someone to check the car over Very quick process Removed baggage and gave the car keys to staff member , then went away to enjoy our cruise On return we docked at a different terminal but the car was there waiting for us Retrieved keys and was directed by waiting porters to where it was parked,Loaded and away within 10 mins

Date of experience : 21 July 2023

A Stressful start to our holiday

We paid £162 for 2 weeks parking whilst on the P &O Iona from 30th December- 13th January 2024. We had to queue for over 2 1/2 hours to get into their car park, missing our scheduled arrival slot by 2 hours. It was horrendous and loads of drivers were affected. The comments were mostly unrepeatable. CPS blamed their customers on Facebook for "arriving early". Quite a pathetic response when you consider that they would be expected to cope with sudden surges by having sufficient drivers? Never again for us.

Date of experience : 30 December 2023

Reply from Cruise and Passenger Services Limited

Good morning, Thank you for taking the time to review our service. I would appreciate it if we could discuss this further. Could you please contact us on 0345 071 3939 or by email at [email protected] Kind Regards, Sarah Cruise and Passenger Services

Seamless drop off as usual with CPS

Seamless drop off as usual with CPS No waiting about either at embarkation or disembarking. Only complaint is our car always seems to have been parked at the furthest spot over in the car park but that's what we get for having an early embarkation time! but in all seriousness we have never had an issue with CPS and will continue to use them in future .

Date of experience : 09 July 2023

So clear and organised!

Never done a cruise, gone to Southampton docks or used CPS before; but it was extremely well organised. Staff everywhere, couldn't go in the wrong direction, guided at all moments. Excellent! Easiest parking ever. It's essentially like valet; you get out of your car, give them the keys, walk into the terminal and on the ship. You then collect your keys from the office on your return and get in your car and drive off.

Date of experience : 15 July 2023

Second time we have used CPS

Second time we have used CPS. Very smooth service from arriving at the Port. Directions given courteously and very efficient service when dropping off our car. Easy instructions for collection on return from cruise. No complaints at all. Will definitely use CPS again

First time using CPS, will use again.

First time usinG CPS. Arrived at the cruise terminal, directed into a sheltered area by staff, who checked the car and provided a receipt for the car. Baggage trolleys and bag drop just a short walk from this area. Return journey directions to key collection and parked car were very good. CPS Staff helpful and plentiful on departure and arrival. Would use CPS again for parking. PS: Also booked a car valet which was not quite as good, in fact food residue left on passenger seat on collecting car, would not use the valet service again, but have not marked the parking down as the valet was a separate service.

Excellent quick efficient service

Our first experience using this service. From start to finish the process was seamless and hassle free. Dropped car off, left keys with attendant and car was then taken away for parking while on our cruise. Although the ship returned to a different terminal the car had been moved so when we exited the ship, the signage was clear for the short walk to the area for car collection. Showed our barcoded ticket, car keys returned to us and it was easy to find our vehicle. Process took less than 5 mins, so we could quickly start our return journey home. Excellent service and will definitely use again.

Date of experience : 25 July 2023

Stress Free Parking

Stress Free Parking. Very professional and friendly staff directed us from arriving in port, to leaving my car and advising what to do upon our return. It took less than 10 minutes to retrieve the keys today, find the car from the staffs directions and driving away. I would definitely recommend this company.

Date of experience : 23 July 2023

Absolutely perfect experience

Just back from first time ever sailing on a cruise out of Southampton, and CPS just exceeded all expectations. I had been concerned about how it would all work, but it was absolutely seamless. We drove straight into the hangar and were immediately ushered into a bay. 10 minutes later, someone had come to collect our keys, and we were straight on the ship. Upon return, the office is immediately after you exit the luggage reclaim, with super friendly staff to guide you to collect your key, and then to your car. Absolutely brilliant service. Will definitely be using again, and recommending to friends

Date of experience : 12 August 2023

Excellent car parking at cruise terminal…

Second time we used CPS for our cruise parking and on both occasions it was faultless. Directions were spot on and once at the terminal everything went very smoothly. Photos of our car taken and then left in the CPS drivers capable hands. On collection the operation was so smooth from collecting the keys to locating the car in the designated spot according to the key label. I would certainly recommend this service.

First class service

This was the first time we had used CPS and we were very impressed indeed. Being unfamiliar with Southampton cruise terminal, I phoned CPS up in advance and asked if there was a map to guide us in to the correct place. The operator gave me a postcode which was pin-point accurate! On our arrival last week, the CPS staff were professional, friendly and courteous, not to mention very helpful. This morning when we collected our car it was the same story, friendly smiling and helpful staff and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We will definitely use CPS again. Well done all round.

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Parking close to Liverpool Cruise Terminal couldn’t be easier. The nearest multi-storey car park is Secure Parking Capital Building Car Park on Fazakerley Street L3 9UA.

Long Term Parking

For passengers embarking on cruises from Liverpool Cruise Terminal, please make arrangements directly with your cruise line operator:

Parking at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal couldn’t be easier – why not visit our dedicated Cruise Passenger Services page which has full details on our dedicated parking facilities here at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

Fred Olsen Cruise Line long term parking please visit the Cruise Passenger Services website.

Park & Stay Offers

There are a number of park and stay offers available to passengers embarking on cruises from Liverpool. Please contact the hotels directly for more information.

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Short Term Parking / Collecting Friends & Relatives

Drop off Only – The drop off point is located in front of Baggage Reclaim. Maximum stay is 5 minutes.
Pick Up Only – Due to limited space in front of Baggage Reclaim, we are unable to accommodate a pick up point on site. The closest pay & display car park is located adjacent to the Liver Building on St Nicholas Place.
Other car parks close by include Q Park on Vernon Street, NCP Pall Mall & Rumford Street Pay & Display.

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There is no layover facility at Liverpool Cruise Terminal. You are welcome to wait for passengers outside Baggage Reclaim without your vehicle.

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