Waverley has no less than thirty bridge lifts booked for her Thames sailings this autumn.

Check out the list of lifts and see Waverley’s dates and times 👇

LONDON’S CALLING FOR WAVERLEY!

Get ready to step aboard Waverley as she makes her grand return to London and the Thames Estuary this autumn from Friday 27th September to Sunday 13th October. This year we have several very special cruises in store as well as our ever popular…

We spy a paddle steamer 🚢

LONDON & THAMES ESTUARY 2024 TIMETABLE - Launches Friday 26th April

We now have everything in place for this year’s London & Thames Estuary Timetable with Tower Bridge lift times confirmed yesterday. You can even view Waverley’s 30 (possibly her most ever in a 15 day operating…

WAVERLEY UPDATE - WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL

Since returning to Glasgow last week following dry dock the ship has been a hive of activity as work pushes to completion on the winter refit.

This winter we have undertaken several refurbishment tasks beyond the required survey work…

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering my visit to DalesMarineServices to see Paddle Steamer Waverley undergoing annual maintenance ahead of her summer sailings; my visit to the Salvation Army Donation Centre Greenock, & various other meetings & events I attended last week.

Doesn’t she look good!

Waverley receiving final paint work on the evening (Wednesday 17th April) before being refloated.

30 days to go until Waverley’s first sailing of 2024.

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🛠Yesterday I boarded the Waverley with Paddle Steamer Waverley Chairman Scott Johnson as she undergoes yearly maintenance at DalesMarineServices.

⛴️The Waverley is a valuable historic vessel, but she requires significant annual upkeep. Please support her by considering booking a summer sailing.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE PADDLE BOARDS

Your chance to own a symbolic part of Waverley which has driven her through the water over the past few seasons.

Every so often we must replace full paddle floats or damaged parts of paddles. Towards the end of the 2023 season a full…

Waverley captured by The Scotsman passing Dumbarton Rock yesterday as she steamed to dry dock.

Waverley steams under the Erskine Bridge for the first time this year on her way to dry dock at Dales Marine Services Greenock.

Waverley’s opening three days of the season from Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May see her steam down river on Clyde Coast cruises. Book you tickets…

Oban & the Inner Hebrides…No words required!

Waverley will return to Oban & the Inner Hebrides from Monday 20th May – Monday 27th May.

Book tickets now at waverleyexcursions.co.uk or by calling our booking office on 0141 243 2224 (Mon-Fri 0930-1630).

WAVERLEY COMES BACK TO LIFE - Engine & Paddles turn for the first time this year!

Waverley’s boilers were lit on Tuesday (2nd April) with steam slowly being raised to full working pressure.

On Wednesday the engine room pumps were operated with the main engine turning today…

WAVERLEY’S GOLDEN FUNNELS UNVEILED!

We are excited to announce that Paddle Steamer Waverley’s iconic funnels will be painted in gold this year.

This special transformation commemorates the 50th anniversary since Waverley was generously gifted for £1 to the Paddle Steamer…

We are thrilled to announce the release of Waverley’s Glasgow & Clyde Coast 2024 Summer timetable. From Friday 28th June to Sunday 25th August Waverley will operate her main summer cruise season around the stunning Clyde Coast. This year's timetable offers an exciting range of…

BRISTOL CHANNEL EVENING CRUISES 🌅🚢

This Summer step aboard Waverley for an enchanting evening cruise, offering magnificent views of the Bristol Channel at sunset.

🗓️ Dates and Times

⚓ Depart From: Weston
📍 Cruise: Cruise Holm Islands
🗓️ Sailing Date/Time: Wednesday June…

BRISTOL CHANNEL HIGHLIGHTS

WAVERLEY’S GRAND RETURN TO BIDEFORD - FRIDAY 31 MAY
Join Waverley for her first sailing from Bideford since the 1980s with a cruise down the River Torridge, past Bull Point Lighthouse and along the Exmoor Coast with views of Foreland Lighthouse.
Book…

BRISTOL CHANNEL CRUISES 2024

We are delighted to publish Waverley's Bristol Channel 2024 timetable which will operate from Friday 31st May to Sunday 23rd June - her longest period on the Channel in over a decade. Waverley will make her first sailing from the north Devon town of…