Wonderful experience. Great value for £15/person. We went on a Wednesday, sunny with cloudy…read moreperiods and little bouts of rain. The boat itself it quite nicely appointed. (I could well imagine having a fantastic time on the evening dinner canal trip.) Not all the seats have fantastic window views. (For example, the woman across from me was beside the wall of the boat.) But never fear, there are a lot of windows from out of which to see, just not necessarily the optimal if you are wanting to take photographs. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and friendly. Indeed, she made the experience what it was. Her name may have been Carol - blush for not remembering. She spoke at great length and was very interesting to listen to. The whole affair was approximately three hours. By the third hour, it got a bit stuffy in the boat, and your bum was a little soar. Additionally, I was facing the aft and my neck was cramping from turning around and trying to see what the guide was pointing to. They serve a wide assortment of drinks and a few light snacks. They didn't have a problem with people bringing their own, as I saw a fair few couples do just that. So, if you're in Manchester, it is a fun and different way of viewing the city. I would go again!

From the owner: Manchester's exclusive cruising restaurant and party boats…read more Our family-run company have operated passenger and party boats in Manchester for over 25 years and our two vessels; LS Lowry and Emmeline Pankhurst are named after famous local people who were born, lived and worked in Manchester and Salford, the very areas we operate in. Our restaurant and party boats cruise all year round for groups and individuals, providing unique venues to celebrate your occasion whilst discovering the world famous historic Manchester Ship Canal and Bridgewater Canal which in 2011 celebrated its 250th Anniversary. During your privately chartered cruise you have the best views of the exciting waterside developments from Castlefield in Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays with a great view of Manchester United's 'Theatre of Dreams', Media City UK, home of the BBC in the north, The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North. Our restaurant and party boats provide the perfect venues to celebrate your occasion, which may be a Birthday, Hen Party, Anniversary or Corporate event that can be customised to your needs. Whether you decide to dine, dance, drink, or all three, you can be confident that whatever your requests, we will deliver, meet and go beyond your expectations.