Things to do in Manchester, England: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

February 1, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Famed for its soccer team and music scene, which has produced the likes of the Smiths and Oasis, this center for sports and the arts is a down-to-earth and friendly city. The so-called Capital of the North has overcome industrial decline, bombing (in WWII and by the IRA) to become a confident and cosmopolitan city of well over two million. It is well served by a bus and light rail network. Top attractions include the Lowry art complex, arcade Affleck's Palace and Canal Street gay village.
Restaurants in Manchester

1. City Centre Cruises

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City Centre Cruises

Our family-run company has operated passenger 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.

2. Freediving school - Apneists UK

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Freediving school - Apneists UK

Apneists UK club and school was established in 1999. It was formerly known as ‘The Manchester Freediving Group’. We have introduced many snorkellers and freedivers to Freediving through our school and we are continuously growing every year. We run courses through AIDA, BSAC, PADI and RAID systems of education. We have and UK and foreign trips throughout the year. If you aren't a qualified Freediver we can train you prior to any trips you may fancy.

3. Sailfunk Yachting

Sailfunk Yachting

Sailing is an independent Yacht Company based in England. Sailing around the UK all year round. www

4. Debdale Outdoor Activity Club

Debdale Outdoor Activity Club

We are a small Royal Yachting Association Affiliate Junior Watersports club, teaching sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. We also go on yachting trips and take part in sailing and windsurfing competitions around the region.

5. Travel 1st

Travel 1st

From cruise, beach, city, U.K breaks tailor made – Travel 1st will design your holiday around YOU. Regardless of budget EVERY customer will receive the same impeccable service that is expected from Travel 1st. Every trip is meticulously pieced together by your personal travel concierge, pieced together by people who have travelled the world.

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