The approach by sea to the Liverpool Marina on the River Mersey, from the perspective of the sights, sounds and the backdrop of historic buildings is reckoned by the boating fraternity to be second only to that of New York. Even for those who have never set foot on a boat, there is a buzz about the marina with its striking clubhouse, bar and restaurant that has attracted an increasing number of patrons and visitors since Liverpool marina opened for business in 1990.

An admired venue for corporate events, weddings and receptions, parties and special occasions, there is no doubt that what makes Liverpool Marina unique and spectacularly different from so many other places is the maritime backdrop - and the berthing area where hundreds of boats may be moored at any one time.