Our New Royal Daffodil Ferry
Due to arrive on the water in 2026.
Our New Royal Daffodil Ferry
The first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years was announced by Liverpool City Region, Mayor Steve Rotheram in 2023.
Making the announcement, Mayor Rotheram said that the multimillion project will “ensure that the iconic Ferry Cross the Mersey will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.”
The new ferry is being designed and constructed on the banks of the River Mersey by Birkenhead shipbuilder Cammell Laird and was named as the Royal Daffodil by Mayor Rotheram during a keel laying ceremony in early 2025, at the Birkenhead shipyard.
Due to arrive on the water in 2026, the new Ferry offers stylish interiors and bright, open plan spaces, the fully accessible Ferry will be the perfect way to explore the City Region and take in the unrivalled views the Mersey Ferry offers.
The new plans honour the rich heritage of the Mersey Ferries, with the exterior design retaining the traditional livery and colours of the historic fleet, while the interiors boast a stylish, contemporary theme. The purpose-built, fully accessible vessel will feature flexible event spaces as well as bars and bike storage. With warm tones and thick fabrics, it will offer a new level of comfort for the world-famous Mersey Ferries while securing the service for future generations.
If you’d like to find out more about the new boat – including how many dinosaurs it would take to tip the scales, head down to Seacombe Terminal where visitors will be treated to a display dedicated to the build of the Ferry, and will be updated regularly throughout the project lifetime.
Sail into the future with an incredible VR experience of the new Royal Daffodil.
Click the button below to experience what it will feel like to float away into the sunshine on the new Mersey Ferry when she arrives next year.
(This video showcases an artist’s impression and contains CGI images of the proposed design and won't necessarily reflect the finalised interior of the Mersey Ferry)
