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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

FRIDAY October 4 Sailing operating as timetabled

Radio Caroline 60th Anniversary & Evening Cruise to Ipswich

RADIO CAROLINE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CRUISE

Waverley will sail from London Tower Pier (0900) to Southend (1230) and Clacton (1500), then for an afternoon cruise of the River Blackwater and Round MV Ross Revenge before returning to Clacton. Please note that the coach return from Clacton to Southend is now fully booked.

 

RIVER ORWELL EVENING CRUISE

Waverley will sail from Clacton (1745) for an evening cruise past the Port of Felixtowe and up the River Orwell to Ipswich. A coach connection to join the ship at Clacton will depart Ipswich Rail Station at 1600.

 

Tickets for both sailings can be booked in advance online or by calling 0141 243 2224 during office hours.

SATURDAY October 5 Sailing operating as timetabled

River Thames & Under Tower Bridge Twice - SOLD OUT

Waverley will sail from Ipswich Docks (mandatory shuttle buses operate from Ipswich Rail Station between 0830 and 0915) and Clacton Pier (1215) for a cruise up the River Thames & Under Tower Bridge twice.

All Ipswich passengers must use the mandatory shuttle buses which will operate from outside the main entrance of Ipswich Railway Station, Burrell Rd, IP2 8AL. The Shuttle Buses will operate from Ipswich Railway Station between 8:30am and 9:15am. 

Please note all passengers will return to Ipswich or Clacton via inclusive coach connection from Gravesend.

This sailing is now booked.

SUNDAY October 6 Sailing operating as timetabled

Swinging 60's Pirate Radio Cruise & Twinkling Thames Cruise

SWINGING 60’S PIRATE RADIO CRUISE TO THE FORTS

Waverley will sail from Gravesend (1215) and Southend (1400) for a cruise to Knock John, Shivering Sands & Red Sands Forts with live music from Adam Knight’s 60s Roadshow.

 

TWINKLING THAMES & FLOODLIT TOWER BRIDGE EVENING CRUISE

Waverley will also sail from Southend (1750) and Gravesend (1930) for an evening cruise up the River Thames and under a floodlit Tower Bridge to London Tower Pier with coach return available to Gravesend. Please note that the coach return to Southend is now fully booked.

 

Tickets for both sailings 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 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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