Steam Through Storybook Wales

From $250

Cross into North Wales for rolling hills, heritage railways, and a genteel afternoon tea in a postcard-perfect village.

Travel beneath the Mersey River and into North Wales, passing Ruthin and the sweeping Horseshoe Pass en route to Llangollen. This riverside town, founded around a 6th-century church, charms visitors with its 14th-century stone bridge and canal boats. You'll board a restored heritage train for a seven-mile ride through the Dee Valley — an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — and enjoy traditional afternoon tea served in a vintage carriage before returning to port.

Duration

6.5 Hours

Accessible

Yes

Shore Thing Highlights

Explore Llangollen, a 6th-century-founded town known for its stone bridge, riverside charm, and international folk festival
Ride a heritage steam train through the Dee Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea on board with scones, clotted cream, jam, and sweeping countryside views

Need to know

This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible
Order of visits may vary due to operational requirements
Afternoon tea is served on board the vintage train

Experience shores the Virgin way

Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

From $180

Liverpool

Anfield Stadium Legends Experience

Step inside one of football’s most storied stadiums for exclusive stories about Liverpool's players and a deep dive into the club's history.

Castles & Coastlines of North Wales

Cross into North Wales for a day of dramatic castles, intact medieval walls, and storybook villages set against Snowdonia’s peaks.

Hidden Corners of Liverpool

Step beyond the waterfront to uncover Liverpool’s secret gardens, bold design, musical roots, and maritime legacy on foot.

Kayak Liverpool’s Royal Docks

Launch from the Albert Dock and continue on for a beginner-friendly kayak adventure steeped in Liverpool’s trading past.

Glide beyond the docks on an electric-assisted ride through city landmarks, leafy suburbs, and local neighborhoods.

Liverpool Landmarks & Legends

From Gothic grandeur to rock ’n’ roll roots, this city tour reveals the architecture, music, and maritime might that shaped modern Liverpool.

3.25 hours

Liverpool

Browse All Shore Things

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Steam Through Storybook Wales

Cross into North Wales for rolling hills, heritage railways, and a genteel afternoon tea in a postcard-perfect village.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies