See the QE2 up close from the best vantage point - the river! River Escapes and the Shields Ferry are running trips during the QE2's visit so make sure you grab this unique opportunity!

River Escapes Welcomes the QE2

A River Escapes cruise provides an excellent opportunity to view this great ship from the river - we have planned a schedule of sightseeing cruises to coincide with the QE2’s visit to Newcastle.

Schedule - Sunday 16 September
Board Newcastle: 5.30pm, Return to Newcastle: 9.00pm

Schedule - Monday 17 Sept
1st SailingBoard Newcastle: 10.00am, Return to Newcastle: 1.30pm 2nd Sailing Board Newcastle: 2.30pm, Return to Newcastle: 6.00pm

Prices: Adults £15.00, Senior Citizens £14.00, Children £ 9.00

The cruise is also accompanied by an expert commentary by one of our knowledgeable guides. On board we will be selling soup, sandwiches, ice-cream, cakes, crisps available to purchase as well as having a fully stocked bar.

Further information and bookingst: Tel: 01670 785777/666 Email: events@riverescapes.co.uk www.riverescapes.co.uk

Shields Ferry QE2 River Trips

Baord the Pride of the Tyne on Sunday for a 30 minute trip to see the QE2 close up and from the unique perspective of the river.

Choose from trips at 6.30pm, 7.15pm, 8.00pm or 8.45pm. The Pride of the Tyne will pick up and drop off at both North and South Shields ferry landings.

Adult tickets are £4, child and concessionary tickets are £3 (plus £1 admin charge if booked by phone). Refreshments will be available on board.

Book your tickets now in a Nexus TravelShop or call us on 0191 203 3315.