It’s agreat day out for all the family aboard the magnificent Waverley – the world’slast seagoing paddle steamer – as she returns to Glasgow and the Clyde coastfrom Friday 28th June to Sunday 25th August 2024. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to GlasgowWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Step aboardat one of 18 “ports of call” around the Clyde coast and pick from an endlessvariety of cruises that only the Waverley can offer.
Populardeparture points include Glasgow, Greenock, Largs and Ayr with a variety ofstops at charming locations including Rothesay, Dunoon, Millport, Ardrishaig,Tarbert, Campbeltown, Blairmore and Tighnabruaich, or Brodick and Lochranza onthe Isle of Arran. Steam roundthe famous Ailsa Craig, or through the stunning Kyles of Bute, take a cruise upthe Clyde ‘Fjords’ of Loch Long and Loch Goil beneath the beautiful ‘ArrocharAlps’, or join Waverley for an evening sunset cruise “Doon the Watter” – thereis a huge variety of choice that only Waverley offers. Waverley comesalive as her paddles start to beat and the sound of her steam whistle.
Theship's polished brass fittings, traditional wooden decks and the gentle aromaof hot oil and steam transport you back in time. The sight of her famoustowering funnels is instantly recognisable and admired by all who see her. NationalHistoric Ships UK has given Waverley the prestigious status of NationalFlagship of the Year in recognition of her ambitious.