Waverley operates in passenger service until Sunday 18th October for what will be her longest operational season in well over a decade. Bookings are open for all sailing areas, tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Booking office. Later this season on 2nd October we will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Waverley’s launch back in 1946 as the last steamer built for the London & North Eastern Railway.
2026 Timetables:
Outline dates for each sailing area are available on the Timetables Page.
Last Reviewed – 13th September
Fuel prices have risen in recent weeks putting further pressure on the level of spend which can be planned for Waverley’s 2026-27 winter refit. At current prices it is now costing almost £15 per minute to have Waverley in steam. The increase in fuel cost across the 2026 season in comparison to 2025 may now reach over £350,000. A Fuel Surcharge is therefore being applied to Adult and Senior fares, no Fuel Charge is added to Child fares.
The current Fuel Surcharge is £2 for fares of £57 or under, and £4 for fares set at £58 or over.
Key Fuel Price Figures:
The Fuel Surcharge is modest in comparison to the increase in costs we are facing and by keeping this at a maximum of £4 we hope it will not deter passengers from sailing on Waverley.
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