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The Masts & Windows Winter Appeal has topped £75,000 in less than two weeks since the appeal was launched demonstrating the fantastic level of support for Waverley. The Virtual Donor Wall is now well populated on our website and shows the extensive number of individuals who are supporting this appeal. The appeal was launched on…

An appeal has been launched to raise £135,000 to replace Waverley’s two timber masts and most of the Dining Saloon windows ahead of the 2026 sailing season. Following an end of season inspection the decision was taken that both masts and thirteen Dining Saloon windows must be replaced. These traditional features are central to Waverley’s distinctive…

Waverley’s 2025 season came to a close on Sunday evening (19th October) after the final passengers disembarked. In total 161,950 passenger journeys were recorded over 123 operating days – the largest total number of passengers recorded since 1996! We would like to express a sincere “Thank You” to everyone that sailed and supported Waverley this…

On Saturday 13th September Waverley took part in a steam ship parade as she steamed side by side with Shieldhall through the eastern Solent. Waverley’s schedule for the day incorporated sufficient time to allow the two Clyde built steam ships, with a combined age of 148 years, to sail together for almost one hour giving…

In a “first ever” move Waverley is re-positioning from the Firth of Clyde to the South Coast by circumnavigating much of Great Britain. In this mammoth voyage which will see the ship steam well over 1,000 nautical miles she will sail up Scotland’s west coast before cruising across the top of Scotland and down the…

On 8th August 1974, ownership of the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer passed from Caledonian MacBrayne to a newly formed company set up by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS). This symbolic £1 transaction saved Waverley from being scrapped and began what has become one of the greatest maritime preservation efforts in the world. After…

This week marks a major milestone for the iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley as she celebrates 50 years since her first sailing in preservation. To commemorate the occasion, she was honoured with a spectacular water cannon salute by tug CMS Thunderer, courtesy of Clyde Marine Services, during her return to the West coast of Scotland. The…

Waverley will return to the South Coast and Isle of Wight this year with sailings operating from Monday 1st to Tuesday 23rd September. The 2025 sailing programme offers an even greater variety of ports and piers including Southampton, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Poole, Swanage, Yarmouth, Gosport, Ryde, Shoreham, Eastbourne and Folkestone. Waverley’s visits to the South Coast…

Waverley will return to South Cornwall and South Devon this summer with the ship set to include Torquay as a calling point for the first time since the 1980s. Waverley will offer cruises in the South West from Thursday 28th August until Monday 1st September with Penzance, Falmouth, Fowey, Plymouth and Dartmouth all set to…

Waverley’s 2025 Bristol Channel and South West Wales timetable has now been released with the ship operating from 2nd to 25th June offering a great variety of cruising options and trips. The timetable can be viewed online. This year’s timetable has Waverley offering highly popular day trips to Ilfracombe as well as a wide variety…

We are thrilled to announce the details of Waverley’s first cruises for 2025. Throughout the winter months, our dedicated team has been busy planning an exciting sailing programme, building on the achievements of recent years. This season starts on Friday 16th May and marks the 50th Anniversary since Waverley’s first sailing in preservation. Waverley will…

Over the past two weeks work abroad Waverley has continued at pace with several contractors aboard in addition to Waverley’s engineering team. Tasks underway include: Replacing Boiler Burners – the new burners have been delivered and are now on both boilers. Work continues to fit all mechanical components ahead of electrical installation works. Electrical Distribution…