An appeal has been launched to urgently raise the funds needed to afford Waverley’s upcoming dry dock in March and the start-up costs before she enters service. Paul Semple, Waverley’s General Manager, has made the following statement explaining the current situation. “Each year before Waverley can enter passenger service, she must be taken out the…
Read More
Give the Gift of Waverley by purchasing a Ticket for any Cruise! Give friends, family members or colleagues a great day out aboard the famous Waverley by purchasing a 2023 Sailing Ticket. You can even purchase Sailing Tickets for personal use as they offer a significant discount in comparison to many of our standard fares.…
Read More
Waverley’s South Coast sailings ended on a high with tickets sold out and glorious weather on Wednesday September 21. In total over 18,500 passenger journeys were recorded between September 2 and 21. A notable highlight was Waverley making her return to Poole for the first visit since 2014. The sailing ‘Round the Island’ proved as…
Read More
Earlier this evening Waverley reached the Isle of Wight after her epic non-stop journey from Campbeltown which saw the historic steamship cruise down the the Irish Sea passing the Isle of Man and down the Welsh Coast before rounding Lands End and making her way along the South Coast. The journey was undertaken at reduced…
Read More
We are delighted to announce that Steam Tug Challenge and Waverley will sail together in a ‘Steam Parade’ on Monday October 3. The two historic steam ships will meet up off Southend Pier before Challenge escorts Waverley to the Red Sands Fort. With steam whistles sounding and the beat of Waverley’s paddles this is a…
Read More
We are delighted to launch our NHS Waverley Discount Offer where anyone working in the NHS and care sector can claim a 15% discount on Waverley sailings (except Saturdays). To receive a 15% discount tickets MUST be booked in advance online or by calling our office on 0141 243 2224. When booking online simply enter…
Read More
Waverley will return to the South Coast this September and operate a variety of sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Yarmouth, Poole and Swanage. The first sailing on the South Coast will take place on Friday September 2. The popular sailing Round the Isle of Wight features on the sailing programme each Tuesday and Saturday where passengers…
Read More
Press Release – The famous Paddle Steamer Waverley cast off from Greenock on Thursday 16th June on a special cruise to mark the 75th anniversary of her maiden voyage. The special sailing closely mirrored the route the historic steamship was built to serve, on Loch Goil and cruising up Loch Long to Arrochar. In June…
Read More
Waverley arrived in Oban on the evening of Monday June 6 to a warm welcome with local piper Jamie MacGregor providing traditional music as the 350 plus passengers disembarked after their unique cruise from the Firth of Clyde and round the Mull of Kintyre to Oban. Waverley remained berthed at Oban’s North Pier overnight before…
Read More
Waverley cast off from Glasgow this morning (Saturday 28th May) for her first trip “Doon the Watter” in what is a milestone year for the famous Clyde steamer. In just under three weeks she will celebrate the 75th anniversary of her maiden voyage. Waverley Excursions General Manager, Paul Semple, commented “It is fantastic to see…
Read More
Waverley is set to cast off from Glasgow on Saturday May 28 on the first cruise of the summer season when she makes her way “Doon the Watter” to Rothesay and then through the stunning Kyles of Bute to Tighnabruaich. With tickets now on sale the famous steamship will offer a variety of sailings on…
Read More
Waverley set off from her Winter berth on the River Clyde in Glasgow on Tuesday morning (19 April) shortly after 10am. She navigated her way ‘Doon the Watter’ turning at the Tail of the Bank before berthing at Greenock’s Custom House Quay. From there she was moved the short distance to Garvel dry dock by…
Read More
If you wish to receive the latest Waverley news, advanced information and special offers please sign up for Waverley’s e-newsletter today.
Sign up now