“On behalf of the Officers and Crew of the vessels I would like to wish you a enjoyable trip aboard our ships. Whether you are coming aboard to travel to an exciting destination, for the nostalgia of days gone by or simply to let a world of fantastic scenery slip by as you relax on deck – you are guaranteed to have a great day out!” Jim McFadzean, Purser
Waverley is one of the world’s greatest historic ships – the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world - magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks and gleaming varnish and brass. You can see and hear the mighty steam engines as they propel the paddles that take Waverley majestically through the sea. Each year, Waverley starts her season sailing amidst the stunning scenery of the Western Isles of Scotland in May, the Bristol Channel in spring, the Firth of Clyde in the summer before moving to the South Coast of England in September and the Thames in October.
Her consort Balmoral, also recently restored, traditionally travels around the Irish Sea in June, the Thames in July and then plies her trade between the South Wales Heritage Coast and the North Somerset and Devon Coasts (the Bristol channel) until September.
