Steam Packet Holidays – Summer Excursions
Steam Packet Holidays are delighted to announce our spring and summer 2024 day trips. Your favourites are back, plus there’s some exciting new ones too! Find out more below.
CHESTER
ZOO
CHESHIRE OAKS
DESIGNER OUTLET
BLACKPOOL
FERRY & COACH
BLACKPOOL
PLEASURE BEACH
TATTON PARK
FLOWER SHOW
SOUTHPORT
FLOWER SHOW
LEEDS FESTIVAL
FERRY & COACH
TRAFFORD CITY
SHOPPING & LEISURE
HAYDOCK RACES
SPRINT CUP
CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Excursion Date: 29th June 2024 and 7th December.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet offers the best in high end fashion at discount prices. With its recent upgrade to facilities, there’s even more on offer with 25 new designer and premium brands to treat yourself to. Plus, there’s lots of eateries to keep you fueled during your shopping spree.
Families looking for a fun-filled day out can make the most of some great entertainment complexes right on Cheshire Oaks’ doorstep, including Blue Planet Aquarium and the Coliseum with, Tenpin bowling, Vue Cinema, Freedome and Paradise Island Adventure Golf.
Cheshire Oaks day trip prices
£60.00 for adults and £47.00 for children (4-15 years)
Cheshire Oaks Christmas day trip prices
£60.50 for adults and £47.50 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from our Liverpool Terminal to Cheshire Oaks.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Chester Zoo
Excursion Dates: 2nd August and 24th August 2024.
Take a walk on the wild side at Chester Zoo with over 20,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore.
Which amazing animal will you spot first? From aardvarks and Asian elephants to two-toed sloths and zebras – there are lots of fascinating and unusual animals to discover!
Every explorer needs to keep themselves well fueled on their expeditions, Chester Zoo has that covered with a range of fantastic watering holes and eateries to keep everyone happy including Manado Street Kitchen, June’s Food Court and Jaguar Coffee House to name just a few.
Chester Zoo day trip prices
£85.00 for adults and £68.00 for children (4-15 years) and £30.00 for infants (3 years), Free for babies/small infants (0-2 years)
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Liverpool port to Chester Zoo and entry tickets.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Excursion Dates: 27th July 2024.
Enjoy the thrills of the North West’s biggest rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
For the Thrill-seekers – Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the world’s most ride intensive amusement park so if it’s an adrenaline-fuelled adventure you are looking for; you’ve come to the right place!
Always ahead of the game when it comes to thrills, the park is home to the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, The Big One, the UK’s first looping coaster, Revolution, the UK’s first suspended looping coaster completely over water, Infusion, and the UK’s first double launch coaster, ICON!
For Families – Family thrills and memories that will last a lifetime are assured at Nickelodeon Land! It’s home to 12 amazing rides and a whole host of Nickelodeon characters from the world’s number one kid’s entertainment channel.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach day trip prices
£97.00 for adults and £84.00 for children (4-15 years) and £42.00 for infants.
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Pier Head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and entry tickets.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Blackpool Ferry & Coach
Excursion Dates: 27th July 2024.
Enjoy a traditional British seaside day out this July on our Blackpool Ferry & Coach day trip.
Climb the dizzying heights of one of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks – The Blackpool Tower, take a stroll along the Central Pier with its famous Ferris wheel, amusement arcades and traditional seaside fun. Or make a splash at the Sandcastle Waterpark with loads of slides, wave pool, fun pool, play structures and more. There’s so much to do on a day out in Blackpool and with Steam Packet Holidays, you can make the most of your trip with a ferry and coach excursion.
Blackpool Ferry & Coach day trip prices
£62.00 for adults and £52.00 for children (4-15 years)
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger and return coach transfers from Pier Head to Blackpool. Entry tickets for attractions are not included in the price.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Tatton Park Flower Show
Excursion Dates: 18th July 2024.
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park – The first of two fantastic flower shows excursions this summer. A fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and boutique shopping.
Gorgeous gardens – Find an abundance of ideas and inspiration in the glorious gardens. Pick up big ideas for small spaces in the Small Tatton Gardens.
Young Designers – A crop of up and coming designers will be vying for the coveted crown of Young Designer of the Year 2024. Their gardens always delight and inspire.
RHS Tatton Park day trip prices
£93.50 for adults and £59.50 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Liverpool to Tatton Park and entry tickets.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Southport Flower Show
Excursion Dates: 16th August 2024.
Join us at the UK’s largest independent flower show for four days of flowers, food, fun and family entertainment!
You will enjoy spectacular show gardens, stunning floral displays, specialist food and chef demonstrations, shopping, celebrity guests and much more.
There will be live performances including entertaining dog displays and a chance to see birds of prey up close. Ukulele bands, choirs and country performers will be among those bringing live music to the line-up. For kids, there’s a chance to get creative and children’s entertainers.
Make the show a highlight of your summer. You will quickly discover the variety on offer goes well beyond what you might imagine a flower show to be!
Southport Flower Show day trip prices
£83.50 for adults and £48.50 for children (4-15 years)
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Liverpool to Southport and entry tickets.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Leeds Festival Ferry & Coach Trip
Excursion Dates: 21sth August 2024.
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The infamous Leeds Festival is heralded as one of the best music shows on the planet. With the most revered artists from across the globe playing each year across the August Bank Holiday weekend, it is a genuine rite of passage for discerning music lovers.
Let us help take the stress out of travelling to and from the festival with one of our Sail & Coach packages. Sail over to Heysham on (Wednesday 21st August) with all your camping gear. At the port a coach will be waiting to collect you and take you directly to the Leeds Festival site. After the festival has finished you’ll be collected and taken back to Liverpool port on Monday (26th August) in time for the evening sailing home.
You must have a ‘Weekend Ticket Plus Early Entry Pass’ ticket to gain access to the site on Wednesday. Festival entry tickets are sold separately by the festival promoter.
Leeds Festival Ferry & Coach Package
£113.50 for adults and £89.50 for children* (4-15 years),
*children must be accompanied by their parent or a guardian 18+ years.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
TraffordCity
Excursion Dates: 7th September 2024.
Sail away with us on a TraffordCity Day Trip and experience a unique city within a city, packed full of fantastic shopping and leisure facilities for the whole family to enjoy.
Why not start with a visit to The Trafford Centre, the world-renowned shopping and leisure destination where you’ll always find 100s of must-have brands, high street favourites, delicious food and exciting leisure all under one spectacular roof.Unchanged: Unchanged: Unchanged: Unchanged: Unchanged:
If you’re looking for the perfect place to have fun, then Manchester’s real snow centre Chill Factore is the ideal destination for an adventure.
Or head to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester , the ultimate indoor LEGO Playground and offers an inspirational and unique day out for kids of all ages!
TraffordCity day trip prices
£57.50 for adults and £48.50 for children (4-15 years)
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Liverpool to TraffordCity.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Haydock Races – Sprint Cup
Excursion Date: 7th September 2024.
Haydock’s Sprint Cup Day is arguably one of the most exhilarating Flat racing fixtures in the sporting calendar.
With the Sprint Cup taking place over the speed test of six furlongs, it’s a day that promises plenty of thrills out on the racecourse.
Past winners entering the history books include Hello Youmzain, Dream Of Dreams and 2022’s winner Minzaal! It’s one not to be missed!
Haydock Races – Sprint Cup prices
£87.50 for adults and £50.50 for children (4-15 years)
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from our Liverpool Terminal to Haydock Racecourse and entry tickets.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Chester Christmas Markets
Excursion Date: 7th December 2024.
A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.
Get the festive feeling this winter spoil yourself at Chester Christmas Market. A handmade, historical, magical experience awaits you with 70 traders situated in the square around the town hall, the new arcade and the forum surrounding the iconic sparkling tree in the heart of the city centre.
Chester Christmas Markets day trip prices
£60.50 for adults and £47.50 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from our Liverpool Terminal to Chester City Centre.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Terms and conditions
Bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prices include return ferry crossings, coach transfers and entry tickets where applicable and stated. Please note that coaches are not wheelchair adapted, we advise those traveling with infants and young children to bring their own age relevant car seat for the coach. On arrival at your destination the coach driver will advise on the pick up location. The coach will depart promptly at stated time on your booking confirmation. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that they are on board the coach in time for departure. Any claims as a result of a late arrival will not be entertained. Prices are inclusive of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company fuel surcharges, which are reviewed on a quarterly basis. We reserve the right to adjust fuel surcharges at any point for new bookings.
