Paddle Steamer Waverley for a Great Day out August 28 Until October 7, 2018
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Step aboard Paddle Steamer Waverley for a great day out August 28 until October 7, 2018 Day, Afternoon & Evening Cruises Sailing from Liverpool & Llandudno, Clevedon, Penarth, Ilfracombe, Minehead, Swansea, Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Dorset, London, Gravesend, Southend, Essex, Sussex & Kent Resorts Welcome Aboard Waverley is the last seagoing Paddle Steamer in the World! Owned by a Charity and magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass – see and hear the mighty engines turn the ship’s famous paddles! This year you can visit the Victorian town of Llandudno or cruise the magnificent Anglesey Coast.Explore the coasts and rivers of the Bristol Channel - visit Ilfracombe or Lundy Island. Take a cruise along the Jurassic Coast - see the famous Needles & Lulworth Cove or visit one of the charming seaside towns on the South Coast. Explore the River Thames and watch as London’s Tower Bridge opens especially for you! 2 Book online at waverleyexcursions.co.uk Contents Sailings from Liverpool & Llandudno 4 What to See & Do on the Bristol Channel 5 Sailings from Penarth, Swansea & Porthcawl 6 Sailings from Ilfracombe & Minehead 6 Sailings from Clevedon 6 What to See & Do on the South Coast 8 Sailings from Southampton & Portsmouth 9 Connect from Worthing 9 Sailings from Weymouth & Swanage 10 Sailings from Isle of Wight 11 Sailings from Southend & Clacton 12 Sailing from Harwich 12 Sailings from Whitstable 12 Connect from Margate 12 Sailings from London & Gravesend 13 Connect from Southwold 14 Connect from Great Yarmouth & Ipswich 14 What to See & Do on the Thames 15 Dine with a drink in one of the restored period lounges, or simply watch the world slip by as you enjoy breathtaking views. You can send a postcard or shop for a souvenir whilst onboard. 2018 commemorates 70 years since the nationalisation of Britain’s railways and Waverley’s shop has introduced a range inspired by this era. Pick up a canvas print, coaster, mug, notepad, postcard, fridge magnet, or key ring Enjoy a great day out with friends and family – young and old – for a trip to remember aboard Waverley! Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited is a Charity Registered in Scotland SC005832 On Board Services provided by Waverley Excursions Ltd All bookings are taken, tickets issued and all passengers and others carried subject to the Terms & Conditions of Waverley Excursions Ltd. Copies available on request from the company’s offices or on demand from the Purser at the gangway before going on board. Call 0141 243 2224 to book in advance! 3 IrishIrish Sea Sea SailingsSailings AugustAugust 28 29 & & 29 30 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Waverley’s Liverpool sailings are supported by August 28 August 29 Liverpool Pilotage Services Liverpool 1000 Liverpool 1000 Llandudno 1300/1330 Llandudno 1300/1330 Cruise Anglesey Coast Cruise Anglesey Coast Llandudno 1630/1715 Llandudno 1630/1730 Liverpool 2030 Liverpool 2030 Sailing from LIVERPOOL Isle of Man Steam Packet Berth Passengers to arrive 1 hour prior to departure time. Port security may undertake bag searches. Llandudno TUESDAY August 28 Check in 9am Depart 10am back 8.30pm Cruise Anglesey Fares: Visit Llandudno £41 SC £39 Coast Cruise Anglesey Coast £49 SC £47 Llandudno WEDNESDAY August 29 Check in 9am Depart 10am back 8.30pm Cruise Anglesey Fares: Visit Llandudno £41 SC £39 Coast Cruise Anglesey Coast £49 SC £47 Sailing from LLANDUDNO Pier Cruise Anglesey TUESDAY August 28 Leave 1.30pm back 4.30pm Coast Fare: Cruise Anglesey Coast £31 SC £29 Cruise Anglesey WEDNESDAY August 29 Leave 1.30pm back 4.30pm Coast Fare: Cruise Anglesey Coast £31 SC £29 Waverley: Gateway to the Lochs & Isles of Scotland Paddle Steamer Waverley sails in Scotland from May until August. In spring take a magical journey and discover the mystical Western Isles or spend the summer exploring Lochs & Islands of the West Coast of Scotland. Sail “Doon the Watter” and bring back magical memories or create new ones. Enjoy a trip to Arran, Bute or Cumbrae. Step aboard and take in mountain panoramas as you cruise amidst dramatic loch scenery. 4 Special fares for Senior Citizens Bristol Channel Sailings Aug 31 - Sept 4 FRIDAY SUNDAY MONDAY August 31 September 2 September 3 Group Discounts Porthcawl 0900 Annual visit to Clevedon 0900 Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Swansea 1030 Lundy Island Penarth 1000 Bring Friends & Family Ilfracombe 1230/1400 Clevedon 0745 Minehead 1200 West Somerset for a Great Day Out! Cruise Exmoor Coast Penarth 0845 Steam Railway Ilfracombe 1615/1715 Ilfracombe 1200 Ilfracombe 1400/1630 Passengers using Swansea 1900 Lundy Island 1345/1545 Minehead t dep 1615 wheelchairs should Porthcawl c arr 2000 Ilfracombe 1745 Minehead c arr 1800 check suitability of tides at time of booking SATURDAY Penarth 2100 Clevedon 2015 September 1 Clevedon 2200 Penarth 2115 c dep/c arr denotes Clevedon 0930 TUESDAY coach connection Penarth 1030 September 4 t dep denotes train Ilfracombe 1330/1700 Clevedon 0930 departure Penarth 1945 Penarth 1030 Clevedon 2045 Welsh Mountains Join Friends of Waverley by Steam Train Swansea and help preserve a piece Clevedon 1215 Passengers should meet of maritime history. River Severn & Bridges at Fabian Way Car Park Members are entitled to Clevedon 1500 & Ride to join shuttle bus pre-season discounts, a for Waverley. Bus runs Cruise Flat Holm Island quarterly newsletter and Penarth 1630/1700 9.30am until 10.15am a car sticker! Clevedon 1800 What to see & do on the BRISTOL CHANNEL ILFRACOMBE Visit this idyllic seaside town situated on the North Devon coast of Exmoor. A popular holiday destination, Ilfracombe offers plenty of family entertainment and the famous Tunnel Beaches. A five minute walk from the pier takes you to the main streets where various shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. LUNDY ISLAND Take a trip to the national trust island which lies off the coast of North Devon on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The waters surrounding the island are England’s only statutory Nature Reserve, with a large variety of birds and sea life. Once on the island you can visit the church, shop and the Marisco Tavern for refreshments. STEAM TRAIN & MINEHEAD Join the West Somerset Railway at Minehead for a nostalgic 20 mile steam train trip to Bishops Lydeard. Travel through the rolling Quantock hills, unspoilt villages and farms nestling in leafy lanes, the cliffs and coast of the Bristol Channel. WELSH MOUNTAINS by STEAM TRAIN The former Brecon & Merthyr junction railway takes you through beautiful scenery into Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer. At Pontsticill you can visit the cafe, admire the views and go for a ramble along the reservoir. RIVER SEVERN & FLAT HOLM ISLAND Cruise around the Channel Islands and enjoy close up views of the mystical Flat Holm island - a local nature and wildlife reserve. Book online at waverleyexcursions.co.uk 5 Sailing from PORTHCAWL Harbour Ilfracombe FRIDAY August 31 Leave 9am back 8pm Fare: Visit Ilfracombe £41 SC £39 Cruise Exmoor Coast £43 Return by inclusive coach from Swansea Sailing from SWANSEA Ferryport Passengers meet at Fabian Way Car Park & Ride for shuttle bus to Waverley. Bus runs 9.30am-10.15am Ilfracombe FRIDAY August 31 Leave 10.30am back 7pm Fares: Visit Ilfracombe £41 SC £39 Cruise Exmoor Coast £43 Sailings from ILFRACOMBE Harbour Exmoor Coast FRIDAY August 31 Leave 2pm back 4.15pm Fare: Cruise Exmoor Coast £23 SC £21 Lundy Island SUNDAY September 2 Leave 12noon back 5.45pm Fare: Visit Lundy Island £39 Sailings from CLEVEDON Pier Ilfracombe SATURDAY September 1 Leave 9.30am back 8.45pm Glorious Devon SUNDAY September 2 Leave 7.45am back 10pm Sept 3: Seniors only £39 MONDAY September 3 Leave 9am back 8.15pm Fare: Visit Ilfracombe £41 Lundy Island SUNDAY September 2 Leave 7.45am back 10pm Fare: Visit Lundy Island £55 SC £49 Steam Train & MONDAY September 3 Leave 9am back 7.15pm Minehead Fare: Steam Train and Minehead £55 Welsh Mountains TUESDAY September 4 Leave 9.30am back 6pm by Steam Train Fare: Welsh Mountains by Steam Train £55 River & Islands TUESDAY September 4 Leave 12.15pm back 6pm Explorer Fare: Cruise River Severn & and Flat Holm Island £35 River Severn Bridges TUESDAY September 4 Leave 12.15pm back 3pm Fare: Cruise River Severn £29 SC £27 Sailings from PENARTH Pier Ilfracombe SATURDAY September 1 Leave 10.30am back 7.45pm Glorious Devon SUNDAY September 2 Leave 8.45am back 9pm MONDAY September 3 Leave 10am back 9.15pm Fare: Visit Ilfracombe £39 Lundy Island SUNDAY September 2 Leave 8.45am back 9pm Fare: Visit Lundy Island £55 SC £49 Steam Train & MONDAY September 3 Leave 10am back 9.15pm Minehead Fare: Steam Train and Minehead £55 River & Islands TUESDAY September 4 Leave 10.30am back 4.30pm Explorer Fare: Explore Rivers & Islands £33 Sailing from MINEHEAD Harbour Ilfracombe MONDAY September 3 Leave 12noon back 6pm Fare: Visit Ilfracombe £33 SC £31 Return by inclusive coach from Ilfracombe 6 Be sure of your tickets book in advance South Coast Sailings Sept 7 until Sept 20 Senior Citizens Special Offer: FRIDAY TUESDAYFriday September 14FRIDAY TUESDAY September 7 SeptemberBuy one 11ticket get oneSeptember half price 14 September 18 Weymouth 0900 Swanage 1000 Southampton 1000 Swanage 1000 Swanage 1100 Ya r m o u t h I OW 1 2 1 5 Portsmouth Hbr 1140 Yarmouth IOW 1215 Yarmouth IOW 1315 Steam Round the Island Yarmouth IOW 1310 Steam Round the Island Steam Round the Island Yarmouth 1645 Cruise to the Needles Yarmouth 1645 Yarmouth 1745 Swanage 1845 Yarmouth 1510 Swanage 1845 Swanage