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WAVERLEY’S 2025 SAILINGS – CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRESERVATION

Waverley is sailing until Sunday 19th October, tickets can be booked in advance for all sailings:

  • Glasgow and Clyde Coast Summer – until 25th August
  • South West (South Cornwall & South Devon) – 28th August to 1st September
  • South Coast and Isle of Wight – 3rd to 23rd September
  • London & Thames Estuary – 24th September to 12th October
  • Glasgow and Clyde Coast Autumn – 18th & 19th October

Join us for a cruise from a port or pier near you and step back in time aboard the magnificent Waverley – check out the timetables page to view the timetable for each area and book your cruise today.

 

DONATE TO WAVERLEY – Help us keep our truly unique steamship paddling!

As a charity our primary aim is to maintain and operate Waverley for public benefit by offering a wide range of cruises on a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance.

Maintaining a seagoing paddle steamer in full operation relies on donations, as well as fares, catering and shop sales income. During the 2024-25 winter period over £1.1 million was spent directly on Waverley to maintain her and prepare for another full season of sailings.

We are exceptionally grateful to everyone who supports our efforts to keep Waverley sailing – without you a vital piece of our proud maritime, engineering and social heritage would have been lost forever.

We welcome one off donations or regular monthly donations from “Friends of Waverley“. Visit the Supporting Waverley section on our website for full details on how you can play a part and help keep Waverley sailing.

 

WAVERLEY’S ONLINE SHOP

The shop that never closes – pick up an exclusive Waverley souvenir or purchase a gift. Visit our Online Shop for all things Waverley.

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Book your 2025 Waverley cruise today – bookings open for all sailing areas.

Book online by clicking the BOOK NOW link or by calling the Booking Office on 0141 243 2224. The Booking office is open Monday to Friday 0930-1630, Saturday 0930-1300.

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Sailing Updates

SUNDAY August 3 Sailing operating as timetabled

LIMITED AVAILABILITY - SOLD OUT from Rothesay and Largs

Waverley will sail from Glasgow Science Centre (1000), Greenock (1145), Rothesay (1315) and Largs (1405) for a cruise viewing Garroch Head, Dunagoil Bay and through the Kyles of Bute.

Ticket availability is limited for this sailing. One-way tickets to Greenock and Largs remain available and can be booked in advance online or by calling 0141 243 2224 during office hours (Mon – Fri 0930 – 1630). All other options are fully booked.

MONDAY August 4 Sailing cancelled

Unfortunately Waverley’s sailing on Monday 4th August has been cancelled due to the very strong winds being forecast. Gusts are now expected to be in excess of 50mph across the Clyde coast. Waverley will remain berthed in Glasgow on Monday.

Those passengers who have pre-booked tickets have been contacted. They will be able to transfer to any other available sailing or apply for a refund.

We do apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience this will cause but given the strength of winds Waverley is unable to operate.

Updated @ 1112 on 03/08/25

TUESDAY August 5 Sailing operating as timetabled

Waverley will sail from Largs (1145), Rothesay (1235), Tighnabruaich (1330) and Tarbert (1440) for an afternoon cruise on Loch Fyne viewing Ardrishaig.

A coach connection will depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 23 (Dodds of Troon coach) at 1015 to join the steamer at Largs. This coach connection should be booked in advance.

Tickets for this sailing are available and can be booked in advance online or by calling 0141 243 2224 during office hours (Mon – Fri 0930 – 1630).

Plan Your Cruise

Timetables, Fares & Brochures, Departure Point Information, Catering and more.

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Book Tickets

Tickets can be booked online or by calling 0141 243 2224.

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Introducing Waverley

Learn more about Waverley, her history, steam engine, videos and gallery.

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Supporting Waverley

Become a Friend of Waverley, Join the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, Donate, Volunteer.

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Shop

Exclusive Waverley Merchandise, Books, Clothing, DVDs, Gift Vouchers and much more.

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Groups & Exclusive Use

Accommodating groups of 10 to 700, Paddle Steamer Waverley makes an ideal venue for your event.

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Latest News

Waverley Honoured with Water Cannon Salute to Mark 50 Years in Preservation

This week marks a major milestone for the iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley as she celebrates 50 years since her first sailing in preservation. To commemorate the occasion, she was honoured with a spectacular water cannon salute by tug CMS Thunderer, courtesy of Clyde Marine Services, during her return to the West coast of Scotland. The

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Waverley’s 2025 South Coast & Isle of Wight Timetable Published

Waverley will return to the South Coast and Isle of Wight this year with sailings operating from Monday 1st to Tuesday 23rd September. The 2025 sailing programme offers an even greater variety of ports and piers including Southampton, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Poole, Swanage, Yarmouth, Gosport, Ryde, Shoreham, Eastbourne and Folkestone. Waverley’s visits to the South Coast

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Waverley to Return to South West & Torquay This Summer

Waverley will return to South Cornwall and South Devon this summer with the ship set to include Torquay as a calling point for the first time since the 1980s. Waverley will offer cruises in the South West from Thursday 28th August until Monday 1st September with Penzance, Falmouth, Fowey, Plymouth and Dartmouth all set to

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