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2026 Sailings Aboard Paddle Steamer Waverley

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.

2026 FUEL SURCHARGE

Unfortunately we are now facing a severe price increase of over 65% compared to 2025. This level of increase is more than we can possibly bear or there will not be sufficient funds available for the 2026-27 winter refit and dry docking.

Reluctantly, we have therefore had to introduce a modest Fuel Surcharge to partly meet the increased cost of fuel. A Fuel Surcharge of £2 will be applicable on Adult or Senior Fares under £46, or £4 on Adult and Senior Fares set at £46 or over. No Fuel Surcharge will be applicable on Child or Dog fares.

Key Fuel Price Figures:

  • At today’s price it will cost £13 PER MINUTE in fuel to sail Waverley (she is in steam for about 10-12 hours per day);
  • Fuel increase of over £3,000 PER DAY compared to 2025;
  • Fuel increase of £400,000 across the 2026 season;
  • An average ticket fare will afford us to purchase less than 4 minutes worth of fuel.

The Fuel Surcharge will be kept under review as the season progresses and will be amended if the cost of fuel changes significantly. We hope our customers and loyal supporters will appreciate the very difficult situation we now face in affording the fuel to operate Waverley this coming season.

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Book your 2026 cruise aboard Waverley today and come for a paddle!

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

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Sailing Updates

SATURDAY JUNE 20 Sailing operating as timetabled

SOLD OUT

Waverley will sail from Liverpool (former Isle of Man Landing Stage adjacent to the Liverpool Cruise Port, immediately beside Memorial to the Marine Engine Room Heroes) at 0930 for a cruise to Llandudno where passengers can disembark for time ashore, or stay aboard for a cruise past the Great Orme and along the North Anglesey Coast. Waverley is fully booked from Liverpool. 

Please note there is no direct access to Waverley’s berth from the direction of the riverside area outside the Royal Liver Building due to a large event taking place there over the weekend. Joining passengers are advised to approach from the direction of the Liverpool Cruise Terminal / St Nicholas Place / Our Lady & St Nicholas Church.

Waverley sails from Llandudno Pier (1335) for an afternoon cruise past the Great Orme and along the North Anglesey Coast. This afternoon cruise is fully booked.

Tickets remain available for a one-way evening cruise from Llandudno Pier (1725) to Liverpool (2045). Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 0141 243 2224 during office hours (Mon – Fri 0930 – 1630).

SUNDAY JUNE 21 Sailing operating as timetabled

SOLD OUT

Waverley will sail from Liverpool (former Isle of Man Landing Stage adjacent to the Liverpool Cruise Port, immediately beside Memorial to the Marine Engine Room Heroes) at 1030 for a cruise to Llandudno where passengers can disembark for time ashore, or stay aboard for a cruise past the Great Orme and to Puffin Island. Waverley is fully booked from Liverpool. 

Please note there is no direct access to Waverley’s berth from the direction of the riverside area outside the Royal Liver Building due to a large event taking place there over the weekend. Joining passengers are advised to approach from the direction of the Liverpool Cruise Terminal / St Nicholas Place / Our Lady & St Nicholas Church.

Waverley sails from Llandudno Pier (1435) for an afternoon cruise past the Great Orme to Puffin Island. This afternoon cruise is fully booked.

Tickets remain available for a one-way evening cruise from Llandudno Pier (1740) to Liverpool (2100). Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 0141 243 2224 during office hours (Mon – Fri 0930 – 1630).

MONDAY JUNE 22 Sailing operating as timetabled

SOLD OUT from Liverpool & Seacombe

Waverley will sail from Liverpool (former Isle of Man Landing Stage adjacent to the Liverpool Cruise Port, immediately beside Memorial to the Marine Engine Room Heroes) at 1000, and Seacombe Landing Stage (1100) for a cruise to Llandudno and an afternoon cruise to Colwyn Bay and the Great Orme. Waverley is fully booked from Liverpool and Seacombe. 

Please note there is no direct access to Waverley’s berth from the direction of the riverside area outside the Royal Liver Building due to a large event taking place there over the weekend. Joining passengers are advised to approach from the direction of the Liverpool Cruise Terminal / St Nicholas Place / Our Lady & St Nicholas Church. Waverley does not return to Liverpool in the evening and terminates at Seacombe Landing Stage at 2115 as per the timetable.

Waverley sails from Llandudno Pier (1435) for an afternoon cruise past the Great Orme to Puffin Island, and also for a one-way evening cruise (departs 1800) to Seacombe Landing Stage (2115).

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 0141 243 2224 during office hours (Mon – Fri 0930 – 1630).

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Latest News

100 YEARS ON: WAVERLEY REVIVES OBAN’S GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM

Today marks a significant maritime milestone, exactly 100 years since the launch of the pioneering turbine steamer TS King George V. Launched on 29th April 1926, the much-loved “KGV” became a familiar and cherished sight on Scotland’s west coast, initially serving Inveraray before becoming a mainstay of Oban-based cruising from 1935. From there, she sailed

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Fuel Cost 2026 – Surcharge Introduced

Waverley burns Marine Gas Oil (MGO) which heats the water in her twin boilers to generate steam, the steam is then used to drive her engine and turn the paddles. MGO is also used to create electrical power across the ship. Over the past few weeks we have been closely monitoring the price of MGO

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Waverley Enters Dry Dock

After being berthed in Greenock’s James Watt Dock since 16th February Waverley was moved the short distance to Garvel Dry Dock on Friday 20th March to allow for her annual out-of-the-water inspection. During her current visit to dry dock she is accompanied by the Caledonian MacBrayne vessel Lochinvar with Waverley being positioned further in the

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