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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 – DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO STEP ABOARD BEFORE THE SEASON CLOSES

The upcoming sailings are as follows:

  • London & Thames Estuary – until 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

SUNDAY October 13 Sailing operating as timetabled

Thames Season Finale, Forts & Historic Flagships Parade

Waverley will sail from London Tower Pier (0930), Gravesend (1145) and Southend (1330) for a cruise to Red Sands & Shivering Sands Forts where Waverley will take part in a Historic Flagships Parade with Steam Tug Challenge.

This sailing is fully booked.

MONDAY October 14 – FRIDAY October 18 No sailing scheduled for today

Waverley heads home.

Waverley will reposition to Glasgow ahead of her final sailings of the 2024 season on the Clyde Coast on Saturday October 19 & Sunday October 20.

Tickets for these sailings can be booked online or by calling 0141 243 2224.

SATURDAY October 19 Sailing operating as timetabled

Penultimate Sail of 2024 - Glasgow to Loch Long

Waverley will sail from Glasgow Science Centre (1000), Greenock (1145), Kilcreggan (1215) and Dunoon (1245) for a cruise up Loch Long to Arrochar, with a brief photocall at Ardnagal Pier.

Tickets for this sailing can be booked in advance online or by calling 0141 243 2224.

Plan Your Cruise

Timetables, Fares & Brochures, Departure Point Information, Catering and more.

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Tickets can be booked online or by calling 0141 243 2224.

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Introducing Waverley

Learn more about Waverley, her history, steam engine, videos and gallery.

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Supporting Waverley

Become a Friend of Waverley, Join the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, Donate, Volunteer.

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Shop

Exclusive Waverley Merchandise, Books, Clothing, DVDs, Gift Vouchers and much more.

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Groups & Exclusive Use

Accommodating groups of 10 to 700, Paddle Steamer Waverley makes an ideal venue for your event.

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Latest News

WAVERLEY ANNOUNCED AS WINNER OF GLASGOW’S FAVOURITE BUSINESS 2024

Last night (Thursday 3rd October) Waverley Excursions was announced as Glasgow’s Favourite Business at the Glasgow Business Awards 2024. This award was open to the public vote and we are delighted that Waverley came out top amongst the other five very worthy Glasgow businesses. Our shore team were accompanied by several Directors in attending the

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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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