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Experience Manchester like never before with music-themed cruise nights

We’re rollin’ on a river, literally!

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 20th September 2024

A cruise company in Manchester are hosting a range of musical-themed cruise trips inspired by legendary household singing greats.

Manchester River Cruises is giving guests the opportunity to sail the Salford Quays with live entertainment from professional tribute acts such as Queen of Country, Dolly Parton and the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis.

The events are scheduled throughout the autumn season, take you through various parts of the city and can hopefully help carry you through the summer slump.

Adele is the first musical icon embarking on the gorgeous Salford Quays with her impressive vocals and sombre ballads. Guests can sing along to tracks from the powerhouse artist followed by a megamix of soul, Motown, disco and many more.

A hunk, a hunk of burning love is hitting the waters next is Elvis Live, continuing the music-themed season. Fans of the rubber-leg dancing performer are in for a wonderful night of entertainment as well as a scenic tour of Manchester by cruise.

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The cruise may depart at 7:30pm but Ms. Parton will still serenade you with her smash hit ‘9 to 5’. The Tennessee musical great will take guests on a journey down memory lane singing songs spanning her 49 album discography.

There are also a handful of events which span musical decades including ‘Club Tropicana’ for the 80’s lovers and ‘Back to the 90’s’ for your dancefloor fillers.

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‘Soul River’ is another music event which spans everything from Marvin Gaye to Barry White. Your host for the night Babalola Jnr. spoils guests with not one but three magnificent sets spanning decades of classic soulful tunes.

All excursions include a phenomenal performance, attendees are treated to a sparkling glass of prosecco on arrival and table service throughout the journey.

If music isn’t really your thing, this nautical company offers standard services which allow you to fully enjoy the surroundings of Manchester by water with no musical backdrop, plus plenty of other special cruise nights and seasonal events. For instance…

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Throughout half-term, there are a handful of ‘Wizards and Fairies Cruises’ that can keep your little ones occupied over the school break. Adults can refresh themselves with mulled wine and a mince pie, while kids have juice and a cookie on hand to calm their excitement.

From 23 November, Santa Claus is comin’ to town and ticket holders can enjoy a full-on Father Christmas-style grotto experience on the water. 

They truly do have an impressive assortment of events to choose from.

For a full rundown of events and musical-themed cruise nights, you can find more information on the Manchester River Cruises website HERE.

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