News

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…

This summers Waverley Grand Raffle is finished! A 1950’s Ercol Sofa, restored by Sarah Jane Hemsley Upholstery, with a Waverley themed fabric has gone ‘doon the watter’ to Alison in Rothesay who won this fabulous first price. It will look great in her bay window on the Isle of Bute. The raffle raised nearly £10,000,…

In 2022 we will celebrate Waverley’s Diamond Jubilee as it will be 75 years since her maiden voyage on the 16th June 1947. This is an exceptional milestone in Waverley’s career, however support is needed towards this winter’s refit to prepare for the 2022 sailing season. Maintaining Waverley in operational condition is increasingly expensive. Her…

November is here and Waverley is at her winter berth in Glasgow. During COP26, which takes place 1st – 14th November, our office is closed but our staff continue to work from home. Prior to this we’ve released this year’s Official Christmas cards, created some new very special Christmas decorations and the ever popular Waverley…

Today is the 75th anniversary of the launch of the beautiful Waverley. She was launched by Lady Matthews, wife of LNER Chairman, pictured in the article below, on a misty autumn day. Her speech highlighted that “the splendour of the Clyde coast scenery should be viewed from steamers like this.” And 75 years later, having…

The season of 2021 culminated in a beautiful sail round the Isle of Bute on September 19. The day showcased the lovely engagement from local communities and the popularity of Waverley on the Firth of Clyde. A huge thank you goes out to our crew and supporters – you’ve all played a big part in…

Waverley returned to service on June 29 and has been warmly welcomed at the various ports and piers around the Firth of Clyde. The variety of sailings on offer this summer has proved popular. The weather has been excellent with passengers enjoying some of the best sailing conditions for many years. Across social media and…

Waverley is now scheduled to be in daily service on the Firth of Clyde until at least August 22nd offering a wide variety of sailings from her home base in Glasgow and from over a dozen piers on the attractive Clyde coast. Given ongoing restrictions capacity aboard the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer will be…

We are delighted to announce that Waverley’s Clyde 2021 timetable has now been published following the successful completion of sea trails which took place last week. The Clyde 2021 timetable can be downloaded from our website. Bookings can be made online at waverleyexcursions.co.uk. Given the ongoing need to limit capacity to ensure physical distancing, advance booking is…

Waverley emerged from dry dock yesterday after her three week visit. During the annual docking six paddles were renewed, steel work was replaced in the paddlebox, the bow was repaired, and her hull was repainted. After leaving dry dock Waverley berthed briefly in Greenock before undertaking sea trials to test the main engine. The trials…

Waverley left her winter berth in Glasgow shortly before 2pm on Wednesday (21st April) under her own power to sail down river to Greenock for her annual dry docking. After turning at the ‘Tail of the Bank’ she berthed at Greenock’s Custom House Quay. Given that news of Waverley’s first move of the year spread…