WAVERLEY SET TO MEET PADDLE STEAMER KINGSWEAR CASTLE ON THE RIVER DART

We are thrilled to be releasing Waverley’s much anticipated South West, South Coast & Isle of Wight Timetable with an exciting range of cruises on offer.

The runaway highlight of 2024 will be the meeting of

Waverley is on TV this evening - Channel 5 at 8pm.

It’s feels like summer is here!

Waverley departing Largs this afternoon (Thursday 9th May) during her sea trials ahead of the first sailing of 2024 on Friday 17th May.

Tickets can be booked online at Waverleyexcursions.co.uk or by calling 0141 243 2224.

Look out for the South

Tune in to Channel 5 this Friday 10th May at 8:00 pm for a brand-new episode of The Big Steam Adventure Series 2, featuring…PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY!

Join hosts John Sergeant, Peter Davison, and Paul Middleton as they set off on an unforgettable journey from London to Scotland,

PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY IS ANNOUNCED AS NATIONAL FLAGSHIP OF THE YEAR 2024

Waverley has been awarded the prestigious status of National Flagship of the Year 2024 by National Historic Ships UK

The award recognises the breadth and geographic coverage of Waverley’s sailings in addition to the

👋 Say “hello” to summer with a special cruise aboard the Paddle Steamer Waverley in collaboration with us at the SS Great Britain!

🌊Setting off 11 June from Clevedon, this pleasure cruise will delight maritime & Brunel enthusiasts alike.

Book here ➡️ ssgreatbritain.org/things-to-do/p…

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