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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Western Isles Sailings We are delighted to announce that tickets for Waverley’s Western Isles sailings (June 6 to June 13) are now available to book. The Western Isles sailings 2022 timetable can be downloaded from our website. This year Waverley returns to the Western Isles for the first time in 4 years so be sure…
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Exclusive Hard Hat Tour Auction To help raise funds for the current winter refit work we are giving just 12 lucky supporters the chance to get behind the scenes of Waverley. This is a rare opportunity to learn and see exactly what happens during the winter months to ensure Waverley is fit to paddle in…
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Waverley’s 75th Anniversary appeal has just reached £100,000. This is a fantastic result in just 3 months since the appeal was launched. Our thanks go to all who have supported this appeal, including those members of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society who have contributed £25,000 towards this total, we are so grateful for the ongoing…
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We’re delighted to announce that Waverley’s 75th Anniversary Appeal has now raised over £60,000 thanks to the continued support of many loyal supporters and members of the public. The Appeal is aiming to raise £150,000 to help cover part of the £450,000 which will be spent directly on Waverley to prepare her for the 2022…
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