General Information
- Departure Point accessibility explained
At Paddle Steamer Waverley, we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all passengers, including those with accessibility needs.The accessibility of each departure point is categorised as follows:
| A | Category A departure points have no restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| B | These departure points may have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions. |
| C | These departure points have access restrictions with no step-free access. |
Please note that at any departure point there may be steps at the gangway or once aboard Waverley.
Detailed accessibility information and guides may be downloaded from the Accessibility Information page here.
- what3words locations explained
Postal codes are not accurate enough to specify precise locations, especially in less densely populated areas. what3words uses combinations of three simple words to uniquely specify a 3-metre (10-foot) square anywhere in the world.
For example, Waverley sails from Tower Millennium Pier on the River Thames with a what3words location of privately.jolly.crew. Clicking or tapping on a what3words link will open your web browser and display the precise location on a map.
Alternatively you can download the what3words app from the Google Play and Apple App Store.
For more information, including how to use with Google Maps, visit the what3words.com website.
Departure Points Index
Departure Points
Brighton Coach Connection - Palace Pier Bus Stop (Stop CS), Grand Junction Road, Brighton, BN1 1PP
finger.falls.name Coach departs from Palace Pier Bus Stop (Stop CS), Grand Junction Road, Brighton, BN1 1PP directly Across From Pier Nine Casinos.
Dartmouth A
- Dartmouth Town Jetty, 6-8 S Embankment, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BH
cube.otherwise.issued Waverley sails from Dartmouth Town Jetty. Town centre parking in Dartmouth is limited. A Park & Ride bus service will be in operation from Dartmouth Park and Ride, Townstal Road, TQ6 9LW, tickets purchased separately. More information available at
www.southhams.gov.uk/parking/dartmouth-park-and-ride-bus-service Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Eastbourne C
- Eastbourne Pier, BN21 3EL
defaults.hardens.called Waverley sails from Eastbourne Pier. Limited on-street parking available on Marine Parade and Grand Parade. Eastbourne railway station approximately 15-20 minute walk.
Accessibility | Category: | C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | No, stairs must be used to reach landing stage. |
| Additional info: | Passengers should be aware that Eastbourne Pier is approx. 300 meters (328 yards) in length. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Exeter Coach Connection - St David's Railway Station, Exeter, EX4 4GY
Coach connections from Exeter will depart from outside the main entrance at St David's Railway Station on Saturday May 23rd (departs at 12pm) & Thursday September 3rd (10.15am) to join Waverley at Torquay, and Sunday May 24th (8.15am) to join Waverley at Plymouth.
Falmouth A
- A&P Security Gate, Bar Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BW
mercy.curve.soft Waverley sails from Falmouth Docks. Passengers are advised to use local parking outside the Port grounds. Passengers will be transferred by shuttle bus from the A&P Security Gate near the Spar/Post Office at 5 Bar Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BW to Waverley. Falmouth Docks railway station approximately 5-10 minute walk from Security Gate, half hourly service from Truro.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
| Additional info: | Passengers must present themselves at the A&P Security Gate near the Spar/Post Office at 5 Bar Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BW for shuttle bus transfer to Waverley’s berth. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Falmouth Coach Connection - A&P Security Gate, Bar Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BW
Sunday May 24th: Falmouth to Mevagissey Coach Connection departs from the A&P Security Gate near the Spar/Post Office at 5 Bar Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BW at 10.45am. Coach drop off point in Mevagissey is Willow Car & Coach Park, PL26 6SB. Please note Waverley's berth in Mevagissey Harbour is approximately 15-20 minute walk from Willow Car & Coach Park.
Fowey C
- Fowey Town Quay, PL23 1AT
hems.competing.sharper Waverley will anchor off Fowey Town Quay. Passengers will transfer from Fowey Town Quay to Waverley via small tender boats. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. Parking in Fowey town centre is very limited, it is recommended to use Main Car Park, PL23 1ET approximately 5 minutes walk downhill.
Accessibility | Category: | C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | No |
| Additional info: | Passengers will embark / disembark Waverley via small boat transfer at Fowey. This is unsuitable for passengers in wheelchairs. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Fowey Coach Connection C
- Fowey Main Car Park, PL23 1ET
///string.perfected.survivor Friday May 22nd: Fowey to Falmouth Coach Connection departs from Fowey Main Car Park, PL23 1ET at 9am. There is a regular town bus service running from outside the church to this car park to avoid the steep walk up the hill, tickets purchased separately.
Gosport C
- Gosport Ferry Berth, PO12 1EP
apply.chain.curve Waverley will berth at the International Terminal with passengers conveyed by a mandatory tender provided by Gosport-Portsmouth Ferries. The tender vessel sails from the ferry terminal, South Street, Gosport, PO12 1EP. Follow signs for Gosport-Portsmouth ferry. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender.
Accessibility | Category: | C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | Step-free up to gangway. |
| Wheelchair accessible: | No |
| Additional info: | Passengers will transfer to Waverley via tender vessel from the Gosport Ferry Terminal, PO12 1EP. This is not suitable for passengers in wheelchairs. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Mevagissey A
- Mevagissey Harbour, PL26 6UX
elite.cloud.contracting Waverley sails from the harbour wall adjacent to the Lighthouse in Mevagissey Harbour, PL26 6UX. Recommended Pay & Display parking available at Willow Car & Coach Park, off Valley Road, PL26 6SB. Please note Waverley's berth is approximately 15-20 minute walk from Willow Car & Coach Park.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Paignton Railway Connection - Paignton Queens Park Station, TQ4 6AF
having.reach.agree Steam train to connect with Waverley on the River Dart departs from Paignton Queens Park Station (Dartmouth Steam Railway), TQ4 6AF. Entrance to Steam Railway is next to the mainline level crossing. After arrival in Kingswear, a ferry will transfer you across the river to Dartmouth Town Jetty to join Waverley.
Penzance A
- Penzance Terminal, TR18 4AB
memory.impressed.lamps Waverley sails from Penzance Terminal. Pay & Display parking available at St Anthony's Long Stay Car Park TR18 4AU. On-street parking available along Promenade and throughout Penzance.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Plymouth A
- Barbican Landing Stage, PL1 2NX
called.gravel.storm Waverley sails from Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage, PL1 2NX. Pay & Display parking available at Lambhay Hill Car Park PL1 2NR, and Elphinstone Car Park PL1 2NU.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Plymouth Coach Connection - Mayflower Steps Bus Stop, Plymouth PL4 0LB
Friday May 22nd: Plymouth to Falmouth Coach Connection departs at 8.30am from Mayflower Steps Bus Stop, Plymouth PL4 0LB. Pay & Display parking available at Lambhay Hill Car Park PL1 2NR, and Elphinstone Car Park PL1 2NU.
Poole A
- Poole Town Quay, BH15 1BQ
stocks.atomic.push Waverley will sail from The Quay, BH15 1BQ. Pay & Display parking available at Quay visitors multi-storey car park, BH15 1SB. Poole railway station approximately 15-20 minute walk.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
| Additional info: | N/A |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Portsmouth Harbour C
- The Hard, Portsmouth Harbour, PO1 3EB
image.apply.strike Waverley will berth at the International Terminal with passengers conveyed by a mandatory tender provided by Gosport-Portsmouth Ferries. The tender vessel sails from The Hard, Portsmouth Harbour, PO1 3EB. Follow signs for Gosport Ferry adjacent to the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. Cark parking is available at Gunwharf Quays 24-hour car park. Approximately 60 Pay & Display parking spaces available at The Harbour, Havant Street, PO1 3HA.
Accessibility | Category: | C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | No - one flight of stairs on tender vessel |
| Wheelchair accessible: | No |
| Additional info: | Passengers will transfer to Waverley via tender vessel from Portsmouth Harbour at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, PO1 3EP. This is not suitable for passengers in wheelchairs. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Ryde C
- Ryde Pier Head, PO33 2HE
covers.maybe.motor Waverley will anchor off of Ryde Pier Head and passengers will transfer from Ryde Pier Head to Waverley via Solent Cruises vessel Solent Cat. Wightlink ferry connection from Portsmouth also berths at the pier. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. Limited Pay & Display parking available at the ferry terminal.
Accessibility | Category: | C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | No |
| Additional info: | Passengers will transfer to Waverley via tender boat from Ryde Pier Head. This is unsuitable for passengers in wheelchairs. Passengers should be aware that the distance from Ryde Esplanade to Pier Head is half a mile. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Shoreham A
- Focus Group building, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PA
Waverley berths within Shoreham Port. Mandatory shuttle service to be provided from the East side of Ham Road, directly outside Focus Group building, BN43 6PA. The shuttle bus will depart from directly outside Focus Group at 9:30am. Pay & Display parking available throughout Shoreham. No bikes can be carried aboard from Shoreham.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
| Additional info: | Mandatory shuttle service to be provided from the East side of Ham Road, directly outside Focus Group building, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PA. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Southampton A
- Southampton Central Railway Station, SO15 1AL
Waverley berths within Southampton docks. Xelabus will provide a mandatory shuttle service from Southampton Central Railway Station into the docks. The shuttle bus will operate from outside Southampton Central Railway Station, Blechynden Terrace (this is on the Platform 1 side of the station), SO15 1AL. Parking facilities are available nearby at SWR long stay car park SO15 1GT and Southbrook Road North Car Park SO15 1GX. No bikes can be carried on Waverley from Southampton.
Swanage C
- Swanage Pier, BH19 2AW
aquatics.spreads.ready Waverley sails from Swanage Pier. Parking spaces on the pier are limited. Pay & Display parking is available on Broad Road, on the hill behind the pier.
Accessibility | Category: | C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | No, a short flight of stairs must be used. |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Not to the gangway due to a small flight of stairs. |
| Additional info: | Passengers should be aware that Swanage Pier is 196 metres (214 yards) in length. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Torquay A
- Haldon Pier, TQ1 2BG
causes.mole.trio Waverley sails from Haldon Pier, Torquay. Pay & Display parking with 138 spaces available at Beacon Quay, TQ1 2BG.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Weymouth A
- Weymouth Harbour, DT4 8DZ
gladiators.loyal.pines Waverley sails from Weymouth Harbour adjacent to the Pleasure Pier, DT4 8DZ. Parking available at Pavilion Car Park, DT4 8DZ. Rail - Weymouth Station approximately. 1 mile distance from Waverley's berth.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Worthing Coach Connection - Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3FJ
Coach departs from the bus stops on Marine Parade outside Worthing Pier, BN11 3FJ, to join Waverley at Portsmouth or Shoreham. Rail - Worthing Central Station approximately 15 minutes walk. No bikes can be carried on Waverley from Worthing.
Yarmouth A
- Yarmouth Pier, PO41 0NP
deputy.baths.adopt Waverley sails from Yarmouth Pier. A long stay car park is available at River Road, PO41 0NU. Pay & Display parking available at the Ferry Terminal & long stay car park at River Road, PO41 0NU. Ferry connection from Lymington - Wightlink ferry terminal is approximately 5 minutes walk from Yarmouth Pier.
Accessibility | Category: | A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
| Additional info: | Passengers should be aware that Yarmouth Pier is 186 metres (203 yards) in length. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
