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SOUTH COAST & ISLE OF WIGHT – TIMETABLE AMENED

Waverley is not able to call at Yarmouth Pier or Ryde Pier as planned due to the lack of an available berth. Due to operational restrictions some timings have been amended for Portsmouth Harbour – our booking system is fully updated to reflect the amended timetable.

WAVERLEY – NATIONAL FLAGSHIP OF THE YEAR 2024

We are delighted that National Historic Ships UK has given Waverley the prestigious title of National Flagship of the Year in recognition of her ambitious cruising programme around the UK.

Waverley’s 2024 season offers an exciting programme of cruises in several areas of the UK until Sunday 20th October – see the outline regional dates below.

Tickets for all Waverley cruises can be purchased in advance online or by calling the Booking Office on 0141 243 2224. Subject to availability tickets can be purchased on board the steamer when you sail.

2024 DATES BY SAILING AREA

The upcoming 2024 sailing season outline is as follows:

  • South Coast & Isle of Wight – until Wednesday 25th September – BOOK NOW
  • London & Thames Estuary – Friday 27th September – Sunday 13th October – BOOK NOW
  • Final Sailings of the 2024 season – Saturday October 19th & Sunday October 20th (Glasgow & Clyde Coast) – BOOK NOW

DONATE TO WAVERLEY – Help us keep our truly unique steamship paddling!

As a charity our primary aim is to maintain and operate Waverley for public benefit by offering a wide range of cruises on a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance.

Maintaining a seagoing paddle steamer in full operation relies on donations, as well as fares, catering and shop sales income. We are exceptionally grateful to everyone who supports our efforts to keep Waverley sailing – without you a vital piece of our proud maritime, engineering and social heritage would have been lost forever.

We welcome one off donations or regular monthly donations from “Friends of Waverley“. Visit the Supporting Waverley section on our website for full details on how you can play a part and help keep Waverley sailing.

You can also support Waverley by purchasing items from Waverley’s Amazon Wish List.

WAVERLEY’S ONLINE SHOP

The shop that never closes – pick up an exclusive Waverley souvenir or purchase a gift. Visit our Online Shop for all things Waverley.

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Tickets can be booked for all of Waverley’s 2024 sailings online, by calling the Booking Office on 0141 243 2224, or purchased on board the steamer when you sail subject to availability.

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Sailing Updates

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Sailing amended

Round the Isle of Wight

Please note this sailing is operating to an amended timetable – there is now no longer a berth available for Waverley at Ryde Pier. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Waverley will sail from Southampton Docks (mandatory shuttle bus departs Southampton Central at 0910), and Portsmouth Port International Ferry Terminal (1130) for a cruise round the Isle of Wight, with views of the Needles, Freshwater Bay & Sandown Bay. Tickets for this cruise can be booked online or by calling 0141 243 2224. Tickets can also be purchased on board the steamer when you sail.

 

SOUTHAMPTON

Xelabus will provide a mandatory shuttle service from Southampton Central Railway Station into the docks. The shuttle bus will operate from outside Southampton Central Railway Station, Blechynden Terrace (this is on the Platform 1 side of the station), SO15 1AL and will depart at 0910.

 

PORTSMOUTH

Waverley’s berth at Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier is currently out of service. Rather than cancel the cruise we are fortunate that Portsmouth Port is able to provide a berth for Waverley at short notice. Waverley will now depart from Portsmouth Port International Ferry Terminal. Waverley passengers can either make their own way to Portsmouth Port or take a shuttle bus from Harbour Station.

Making your own way to Portsmouth Port, PO2 8SP:

Details on reaching the terminal are on the following  https://portsmouth-port.co.uk/at-the-port/find-us/

Further information on Portsmouth Port Terminal including travel and car parking can be found on their website at https://portsmouth-port.co.uk/at-the-port/terminal-facilities/

Please arrive at the terminal building by 11.30am to be processed through security.

Shuttle Buses from Harbour Station Pier:

Take the shuttle bus which will operate from the bus stops next to The Ship And Castle on Queen street adjacent to the Hard Interchange at Portsmouth Harbour Station. The shuttle buses will depart at 1130 and drop off outside the Terminal Building. Shuttle Buses will operate back to the Hard on Waverley’s return.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Sailing amended

Dorset's Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door

Please note this sailing is operating to an amended timetable – there is now no longer a call at Yarmouth.

Waverley will sail from Southampton Docks (mandatory shuttle bus departs Southampton Central at 0925) and Swanage (1325) to cruise along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast viewing Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.

Xelabus will provide a mandatory shuttle service from Southampton Central Railway Station into the docks. The shuttle bus will operate from outside Southampton Central Railway Station, Blechynden Terrace (this is on the Platform 1 side of the station), SO15 1AL and will depart at 0925.

Tickets for this cruise can be booked online or by calling 0141 243 2224. Tickets can also be purchased on board the steamer when you sail.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23 No sailing scheduled for today

There is no sailing scheduled on Monday September 23.

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Latest News

WAVERLEY NOMINATED FOR GLASGOW’S FAVOURITE BUSINESS 2024 AWARD

Paddle Steamer Waverley has been nominated as Glasgow’s Favourite Business 2024 by the Glasgow Business Awards! We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised and need your support to help us win. Glasgow has been Waverley’s home port since she was built in the city and launched almost 78 years ago. No matter where in the UK

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WAVERLEY 50 YEARS OF PRESERVATION – NEW PUBLICATION

WAVERLEY 50 YEARS OF PRESERVATION – PRE-ORDER BY 8TH AUGUST FOR FREE P&P Waverley 50 Years of Preservation is a celebration of Waverley’s remarkable career since being sold for £1 in August 1974. This new publication contains many unseen images which capture Waverley throughout the UK during her preservation years. This book commemorates the vessel’s

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Waverley’s South West, South Coast & Isle of Wight Timetable Released

Waverley’s much anticipated South West sailing programme has just been released with sailings taking place from Thursday 29th August until Monday 2nd September. This will be Waverley’s first visit to the area since the late 90s, and her FIRST EVER visit to the picturesque town of Fowey. On Friday 29th August Waverley will dock in

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