Paddle Steamer Waverley
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Waverley - the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer - operates in several areas around the UK offering a unique steamship experience. Come for a paddle!
Scotland, Wales, England
Joined August 2009
Waverley departing London and under Tower Bridge this morning on her cruise to Gravesend, Southend and the Thames Forts. Turn up the sound and hear those paddles and Waverley’s whistle as she bids good morning to London. ❤️🤍🖤🚢. @TowerBridge
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The crew of Waverley were treated to another magnificent display by the Greenock dolphins this morning! 🐬
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Waverley passes under Tower Bridge arrives back into London after completing her cruise to the River Medway on Saturday 7th October. This evening (8/10/23) she will pass under Tower Bridge the final time this year at 2050 as she heads back to Glasgow. @TowerBridge
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We are deeply saddened to hear of Timothy West's passing. Timothy, alongside his wife Prunella, was a devoted supporter of Waverley throughout her preservation and served as a Patron of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Prunella, and
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Passengers on board Waverley were treated to a wonderful display by a pod of dolphins as we arrived back into Greenock last night! 🐬
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Waverley captured after passing under the Erskine Bridge on her way back up the River Clyde to Glasgow - listen to those paddle beats 🚢❤️🤍🖤
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📣 VOLUME TURNED ON 🚢. And with the final blasts on her steam whistle Waverley announces her final arrival in Glasgow this evening as she passes through the new Govan-Partick footbridge. Turn up the volume and hear the sound of the paddles as they slap the river Clyde, hear
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Bye to London - it’s time to head home. With three long blasts on her whistle Waverley departs London and begins the long journey back to Glasgow. Check out this video and hear her steam whistle echo off the bascules of London’s Tower Bridge. Over the coming days and nights
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Waverley made her first sailing up the River Thames for 2024 this year. Thanks to everyone that joined us we hope you enjoyed the experience of Waverley on the Thames. Enjoy this quick motion video of Waverley on the upper river and sailing under a floodlit Tower Bridge to
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Full steam ahead as Waverley departed Glasgow this morning for her 1st cruise of the 2023 season. Over the coming months Waverley will offer her most extensive sailing programme in more than a decade. Visit our website and book your cruise today.
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Waverley at Full Speed - Wed 31st July . A video which we just had to share which was passed to us from a supporter who captured Waverley steaming past Greenock this afternoon before turning to berth. Listen to those paddles beat! ❤️🤍🖤🚢. Waverley will be sailing from Greenock
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And with three long blasts Waverley bids goodbye to London for 2023. It’s time to go home. Thank you to everyone that has supported Waverley’s sailings over the past few weeks as well as the pier and port staff that have helped make our sailings possible. #pswaverley #london
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Waverley departing Greenock this afternoon (9/5/23) for sea trials in the upper Firth. Only 10 days to go until the 2023 season starts.
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**WAVERLEY IS HOME - Passing through the new Govan-Partick Bridge**. 🚢❤️🤍🖤🚢. Waverley has returned to the Clyde this evening (Wednesday 16th Oct) and is now berthed in Glasgow having sailed back from London. At a distance of 886 nautical miles Waverley’s end of season light
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Waverley encounters Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, one of the largest passenger ships in the world.
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@MrTimDunn @TowerBridge @visitthecity @visitlondon @IlluminatedRiv @NatHistShips As viewed from on board @MrTimDunn ❤️🤍🖤
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Waverley is sailing on sea trials after her boiler refit 🎉🎉. Thanks to everyone who made today possible. @TheScotsman @BBCScotlandNews @inverclyde_now
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Waverley departs London and under Tower Bridge at the start of her cruise to Whitstable today (Monday 7th October). #waverley #waverleyexcursions #towerbridge #london
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Waverley departing Greenock on Saturday evening (3rd August) bound for Glasgow. Only three weeks remain of Waverley’s Glasgow and Clyde Coast summer sailings before she sets course for Falmouth and the start of her South West & South sailings. Visit our website to view the
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Waverley heads for Greenock after completing an evening charter round Bute for Largs Yacht Club.
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Waverley departing London (26/9/22) and passing under Tower Bridge - hear her paddles beating and steam whistle blowing! . Book your Thames cruise on Waverley at . @liquid_highway1 @TowerBridge
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Some may wonder what it’s like to cruise down the Irish Sea by paddle steamer - well here’s a video taken earlier today (30/8/22) as Waverley made good progress down the Welsh coast on her way to the South Coast. Book your South Coast or Thames cruise now!
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WIN an Egg-ceptional Waverley Easter Hamper! 🐣🍫.We are thrilled to announce our Easter competition is now live. Simply like this post and comment “WIN” to enter!
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Waverley departs Ilfracombe for her afternoon cruise (3/6/23) along the North Devon Coast viewing Bull Point Lighthouse.
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For the third time in just 8 hours Waverley steams under Tower Bridge on Friday 6th October. This video captures her arriving into London this evening. During this weekend Tower Bridge is due to lift five times for Waverley. See timings below 👇. 🚢 Saturday 7th Oct - 0940 &
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And she’s off for today’s special sailing to mark the 50th Anniversary since Waverley was purchased for £1 and her preservation career began. Join Waverley at Dunoon (1100), Largs (1200), Ardrossan (1310) or Brodick (1430). Tickets are available on board.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WAVERLEY! 🥳🚢. 77 Years ago today Waverley made her maiden voyage from Craigendoran to Rothesay then up Loch Goil and Loch Long to Arrochar. On Monday 16th June 1947 Waverley entered service as the new post war paddler built for the London & North Eastern
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Waverley entering Ayr Harbour this afternoon (Sunday 11th August) for her cruise to Brodick and Pladda. Waverley will sail from Ayr tomorrow (Monday 12th August) at 10:15am for a cruise to Keppel, Largs, Rothesay and Round Bute. Tickets can be purchased online at
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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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Waverley arriving at Greenock this morning in fantastic conditions. 🚢🌞. Don’t miss your chance to step aboard Waverley on Sunday 19th May from Glasgow, Greenock, Largs and Rothesay for a cruise on Loch Striven. On Monday 20th May Waverley heads north for a week of cruises in
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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 @NatHistShips. The award recognises the breadth and geographic coverage of Waverley’s sailings in addition to the
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We have seen several videos from earlier today (Sunday 18th August) showing Waverley at Helensburgh Pier. This one was shared with us of Waverley making her second approach to the pier to raise awareness for the campaign to repair and reopen Helensburgh Pier. Thanks to everyone
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Do you miss Waverley paddling?. TURN UP the sound and listen to the strength of her paddle beat as she headed up the River Clyde to Glasgow one evening back in August. 🚢🥰❤️🤍🖤
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Our dolphin friends paid Waverley another visit this morning, this time off Port Glasgow 🐬. Waverley continues to sail on the Clyde until Sunday September 19th. Tickets can be booked online at or purchased on board the steamer when you sail 🚢❤️🤍🖤
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Waverley has said farewell to London with three long blasts on her whistle as she begins her journey back home to Glasgow - only 830 nautical miles to paddle!.
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WAVERLEY HAS ARRIVED IN GLASGOW. Just before 4:30pm this afternoon (Fri 13th Oct) Waverley arrived at her Glasgow Science Centre berth having sailed up Firth via the Kyles of Bute. Don’t miss your final opportunity of 2023 to step aboard and enjoy a cruise on Waverley. See the
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Fantastic capture of Waverley on 3rd October.
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THANK YOU FOWEY FOR SUCH A WARM WELCOME - we may have to return!
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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 or by calling 0141 243 2224. Look out for the South
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Waverley has departed Greenock heading back to Glasgow after her annual dry docking - doesn’t she look smart ❤️🤍🖤. #pswaverley #waverleyexcursions #summer2022
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Meet the Dedicated Team Behind Paddle Steamer Waverley 🚢. At the heart of Waverley there is a committed team that works tirelessly to keep the World's last seagoing paddle steamer in operation. In this video, we are pleased to introduce you to the skilled individuals whose
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WAVERLEY ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH - Tue 10th October 2023. This morning Plymouth awoke to the sound of paddle beats as the World's last seagoing paddle steamer arrived in the city. Paddle Steamer Waverley is currently making her way from the Thames back to Glasgow and has called in
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WAVERLEY PADDLES SOUTH - Monday 26th August . Some footage of Waverley taken earlier today as the ship and her crew sail down the Irish Sea passing Bardsey Island which lies off the Llŷn Penninsula, south of Anglesey. Waverley is bound for Falmouth and the start of a wonderful 5
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A video of Waverley passing under Tower Bridge (25/9/22). Waverley cruises the Thames until Sun Oct 9 with sailings from London’s Tower Pier, Gravesend, Southend, Whitstable, Clacton, Harwich and Southwold. Book your Thames cruise online at .@TowerBridge
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WAVERLEY & SHIELDHALL STEAMING TOGETHER 😀🚢. This afternoon (Mon 4th Sept) Waverley and Steamship Shieldhall met off the western Solent. We have received the following video from Martin Perry showing the two steamships sailing together as they passed Hurst Castle.
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Thanks to all @TowerBridge for lifting for Waverley when she was on the Thames this season.
🚢 Such a pleasure to welcome @PS_Waverley to Tower Bridge last month!. Sound on to hear that fabulous horn 📢
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Waverley captured from Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle as the two paddle steamers meet for the first time at the entrance to the River Dart - Saturday 31st August 2024.
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Waverley has made her 1st call at Craignure on the Isle of Mull this afternoon for the first time in almost 40 years. Sailing conditions couldn’t be better 🚢❤️🤍🖤👌. Don’t miss your opportunity to step aboard Waverley for her final cruise this year from Oban on Mon 29th May.
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**WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER 1946 - Waverley Launched**. 78 Years ago today the last paddle steamer built for service on the Clyde was launched. Hull No. 1330P, was sent down the slipway and into the River Kelvin on the misty morning of Wednesday 2nd October 1946 by Lady Matthews at
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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
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We are thrilled to share that last night, Wednesday 20th November, Waverley was honoured at the National Historic Ships UK Awards 2024, receiving recognition as the National Flagship of the Year. Back in April this year it was announced that Waverley was awarded the prestigious
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Waverley’s Purser caught a fantastic video of the Greenock dolphins from Waverley last night 🐬
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Some great images of Waverley taken on her penultimate public cruise of the 2024 season. Thanks to everyone that supported Waverley today - it was fantastic to see her so busy with many loyal supporters. Only one more sailing to go for the 2024 season.
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Cruise Twinkling Thames & Floodlit Tower Bridge - Friday October 6. Don’t miss one of the final chances to step aboard Waverley for a memorable evening cruising the Twinkling Thames!
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WIN up to five tickets for a River Clyde Evening Cruise!. How would you and up to five friends like to step aboard the iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley this Friday (29th July) for a beautiful evening cruise on the River Clyde!. Simply like and retweet this post!
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Happy Diamond Wedding Anniversary to Timothy West and Prunella Scales! 💎🎉. We definitely approve of the cake ❤️.
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Waverley has arrived on the South Coast and is at anchor in Freshwater Bay off the Isle of Wight. Here are some pics of her approaching the Island. 📷🚢. Don’t miss your chance to step aboard Waverley as she returns to the South Coast and Thames for the first time in 4 years!
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Waverley cruises up the Twinkling Thames and through the Thames Barrier this evening - Sunday 6th October. **Twinkling Thames & Under a Floodlit Tower Bridge**. Don’t miss the chance to steam all the way up the River Thames at night enjoying the sights as Waverley cruises to
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Waverley’s 2024 Season in Numbers 🚢. Join us as we take a look back at an extraordinary 2024 season for Paddle Steamer Waverley! This year, we’re excited to share that 159,572 passenger journeys were recorded—an impressive mark of enthusiasm and support from all who sailed with
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Waverley’s 2023 Season in Numbers! . Join us on as we recap the highlights of an incredible year for Waverley. Most notably, we are thrilled to report a 55% increase in passenger journeys from last year. The 2023 season has proven to be the most successful in over 20 years, with
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Waverley’s 2024 season is now well underway. This morning we were delighted to welcome so many aboard including several school groups for the first departure from Glasgow for the new season. Waverley will operate from Glasgow and around the Clyde Coast until Sunday 19th May
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Waverley sounding her whistle as she passes under Tower Bridge for the second time - Saturday 5th October. @TowerBridge .
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**THANKS TO SERCO TUGS PORTSMOUTH**. We want to give a big THANK YOU to the team at Serco in Portsmouth who provided tug assistance once again this year at Portsmouth AT NO COST TO WAVERLEY. For some time now Waverley has used a tug when in Portsmouth Harbour to help ensure she
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Waverley’s steams under a floodlit Tower Bridge this evening - Friday 11th October. Only two days remain of Waverley’s London & Thames Estuary 2024 sailing programme. #waverleyexcursions #waverley #london #towerbridge.
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The bottlenose dolphins that have been delighting Waverley’s passengers and crew throughout the season made sure to say farewell in spectacular style! 🐬❤️🤍🖤
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1/4. FIRST TRIP ROUND AILSA CRAIG FOR 2024. This afternoon (Monday 8th July) Waverley sailed from Largs, Ayr and Girvan for a cruise round Ailsa Craig in glorious conditions. Steaming round Ailsa Craig has long been a popular afternoon cruise as Waverley can circumnavigate the
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Just another day paddling down the Clyde the Waverley way! 🚢❤️🤍🖤🚢. All pictures taken today (21/5) as Waverley made her way down river from Glasgow to Greenock. Tickets can be booked online at or purchased on board when you sail.
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Waverley leaving Yarmouth this evening (21/9/22) for Portsmouth after a fantastic day cruising to Swanage and Dorset’s Jurassic coast. It doesn’t get much better than the conditions we had today. Thanks to everyone who sailed today.
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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
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A different view of Waverley as she heads “Doon the Watter”.
Paddle Steamer Waverley sails down the River Clyde on her first voyage of 2024. #scotland @PS_Waverley
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1/4 Waverley has now successfully completed sea trials which included berthing at several piers. We will release the timetable and open bookings in the coming days. Look out for a further post and our e-newsletter to announce bookings have opened. Given the ongoing .
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Winter Maintenance and Refit Work Begins. It may only be 3 weeks since the last passengers disembarked but several winter refit and maintenance tasks are now well underway including: . • Striping, sanding and varnishing of cross alleyway decks in both deck shelters and inside
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A monumental moment in the commissioning of Waverley’s new boilers - the paddles are turning for the first time since 2018 🎉🎉🎉. This has only been possible thanks to everyone that donated to the Boiler Refit Appeal last year - THANK YOU!
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Waverley arriving at Greenock this evening ahead for her cruise on Thursday to Arran.
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Waverley captured at Ilfracombe on Saturday 3rd June - doesn’t she look attractive! . Waverley cruises from Ilfracombe Harbour on Wed 7th & 14th June, and Sat 10th June - all sailings depart at 2:15pm. Tickets can be booked online at or bought on board.
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Today we were delighted to welcome pupils from several local primary schools aboard for a cruise from Glasgow to Greenock. Thanks to the pupils who sailed today and waved the ship and her passengers off at Greenock. #waverleyexcursions #Waverley #pswaverley #glasgow #greenock
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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
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Paddle Steamer Waverley has departed Dales Marine shipyard in Greenock after her boiler refit. The work undertaken was only possible thanks to all those who donated to our Boiler Refit Appeal in 2019 - THANK YOU! . @NatHistShips @inverclyde_now
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Sometimes at the end of the day Waverley has to sail with just her crew aboard to another port to berth overnight. While we like seeing pictures of happy passengers on deck we also like pictures like these. Images taken this evening (4/8) .
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Waverley Waverley steaming out of Ayr harbour this afternoon (6/8/23). Don’t miss Waverley’s final sailings from Ayr for this summer and her first cruise from Troon in 25 years on Monday 7 August.
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The view from Waverley’s Bridge of her sailing up the Thames and under Tower Bridge TWICE! . Did you know? - When Waverley offers the “River Thames and Under Tower Bridge Twice” cruises she will wait in the Pool of London for 30 minutes between bridge lifts.
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Waverley has been visiting London and sailing from Tower Pier over a 45 year period since her very first visit in April 1978. Look at these two images with span this period. Given the popularity of sailings to and from London we are currently receiving many requests for dates
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Waverley steaming under Tower Bridge for the third time today (Sun 24th Sept) - what a view our passengers and crew have! 🚢. Don’t miss your chance to steam under Tower Bridge on Waverley - only until 8th Oct. Book at or call 0141 243 2224.
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Waverley departed dry dock earlier today after her annual out-of-the water docking. She was captured on video passing Greenock making herself heard! .
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Just another day for the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer - Oban to Craignure, round Mull passing Iona and Staffa with views of Fingal’s Cave and a visit to Tobermory. Saturday 25th May 2024.
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WAVERLEY IN BELFAST - Friday 28th June. Waverley is currently berthed in Belfast taking on fuel and fresh water for the final leg of her journey back to the Clyde and Glasgow following a very successful few weeks of sailings on the Bristol Channel and North Wales. She will then
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WAVERLEY IS READY TO SAIL - First Sailing of 2024 - Friday 17th May . Throughout today (16/5/24) the crew have been undertaking final preparations ahead of Waverley’s first sailing for the 2024 season. During the past 6 months over £700,000 has been spent directly on the ship
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WAVERLEY HAS DEPARTED FOR THE SOUTH WEST. After a rather wet end to the main summer Clyde Coast season today Waverley has this evening (Sunday 25th Aug) departed Largs bound for Falmouth. On Thursday 29th August Waverley will sail from Falmouth (11am) and Penzance (2pm) for a
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Waverley at Lundy Island today - 4/6/23. It’s great to be back on the Bristol Channel and @LandmarkTrust . ☀️🚢
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Waverley Comes to Helensburgh (Almost)! . Get ready for a spectacular sight - the iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley will be sailing towards Helensburgh Pier on Sunday, 18th August. As part of the campaign to reopen the pier, Waverley will perform a “sail past” on her cruise to
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VOTE FOR WAVERLEY – GLASGOW'S FAVOURITE BUSINESS NOMINEE 🚢. Paddle Steamer Waverley has been nominated as Glasgow’s Favourite Business by the Glasgow Business Awards! We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised and need your support to help us win. Waverley has been an
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We are well and truly in steam now with the boiler safety valves lifting on testing 🚢. @NatHistShips @inverclyde_now
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WAVERLEY HAS ARRIVED IN FALMOUTH. At around 8:30am this morning Waverley passed Land’s End and entered the English Channel thereafter she passed Wolf Rock Lighthouse. Shortly before 12 noon she steamed past Lizard Point and arrived in Falmouth one hour later. Since leaving
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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - CRUISE THE RIVER THAMES FOR JUST £1. SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER SAILING GRAVESEND TO LONDON. To celebrate Waverley's arrival on the River Thames and her very first cruise up the river of 2024 and under a stunning floodlit Tower Bridge all tickets are priced at
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A short video of Waverley leaving Liverpool as she heads for home after her highly successful visit to the Mersey and North Wales. Overnight Waverley will paddle north ahead of her main Glasgow and Clyde Coast season which gets underway on Friday 23rd June. @LivEchonews
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