Waverley returns to service on Friday 8th May and operates until mid-October for what will be her longest operational season in well over a decade. Bookings will open for each area as the timetables are published. Remarkably this year marks the 80th Anniversary of Waverley’s launch back in 1946 as the last steamer built for the London & North Eastern Railway.
Timetables Published & Bookings Open for
The London & Thames Estuary timetable will be published by late April.
Outline dates for each sailing area are available on the Timetables Page.
Unfortunately we are now facing a severe price increase of over 65% compared to 2025. This level of increase is more than we can possibly bear or there will not be sufficient funds available for the 2026-27 winter refit and dry docking.
The Fuel Surcharge will be kept under review as the season progresses and will be amended if the cost of fuel changes significantly. We hope our customers and loyal supporters will appreciate the very difficult situation we now face in affording the fuel to operate Waverley this coming season.
A huge “THANK YOU” to everyone that donated to the Masts & Windows Appeal – the £135,000 target has been reached.
The Virtual Donor Wall lists all those who opted to have their name displayed. Donations, large and small, are most welcome to help meet the ongoing cost of maintaining and operating Waverley. Donations can be made online or by calling the Waverley Booking Office on 0141 243 2224.
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.
Appeal Update: over £135,000 raised (last updated 23rd February 2026).
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Book your 2026 Waverley cruise today for the following areas:
Book online by clicking the BOOK NOW link below or by calling the Booking Office on 0141 243 2224. The Booking office is open Monday to Thursday 0930-1630, Friday 0930-1600.
Tickets for London & Thames sailings will be on sale in late April.
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Accommodating groups of 10 to 700, Paddle Steamer Waverley makes an ideal venue for your event.
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Waverley burns Marine Gas Oil (MGO) which heats the water in her twin boilers to generate steam, the steam is then used to drive her engine and turn the paddles. MGO is also used to create electrical power across the ship. Over the past few weeks we have been closely monitoring the price of MGO…
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After being berthed in Greenock’s James Watt Dock since 16th February Waverley was moved the short distance to Garvel Dry Dock on Friday 20th March to allow for her annual out-of-the-water inspection. During her current visit to dry dock she is accompanied by the Caledonian MacBrayne vessel Lochinvar with Waverley being positioned further in the…
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Over a two day period (19th & 20th February) both of Waverley’s masts were removed from the ship as her winter refit gathers pace. Waverley moved from Glasgow under her own power on Monday 16th February, firstly sailing down river turning at the Tail of the Bank before berthing at Greenock’s Custom House Quay. Waverley…
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