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- The Royal Iris of the Mersey completed its final voyage on March 29, 2026, after 66 years of service.
- The nostalgic farewell weekend highlighted the ferry's community impact, per Wirral councillor Steve Foulkes.
- The Royal Iris will be replaced later this year by the £26 million vessel Royal Daffodil.
- Leah Rogers, Mersey Ferries' first female captain, expressed pride in the final journey.
- Regular ferry services will continue with the Snowdrop.
