The Waverley has been sailing for 50 years and is back in Wales this month
Celebrating 50 years on the water, The Waverley is returning to the Wales this month and will be docking in different locations in the coming weeks. As it cruises the Bristol Channel and south west Wales once again this June, the paddle steamer will be docking at Penarth, Swansea, Tenby, Fishguard and Porthcawl for visitors to hop aboard.
From now until June 25, you can marvel at the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer or even hop aboard and enjoy the historic ship as it sails across the water to the north Devon harbour town of Ilfracombe.
Once aboard the Waverley, you’ll be transported back in time as you see the splendid triple expansion steam engine, reviving the genuine allure of a classic steamship as you hear the telegraph chime, observe the engine’s elegant movement, see the paddles rotate through the portholes.
Passengers can also enjoy the catering facilities on board with a hot or cold snack, tea and cake in the afternoon, a hot meal in the Dining Saloon or a refreshment in one of the period lounges.
There are two planned trips to a remote island of Lundy, where the Atlantic and the Bristol Channel meet on June 15 and 17. Passengers will be able to step off the ship and explore the island.
On Wednesday, June 18 the Captain’s Choice cruise will see the much-loved ship sail from Porthcawl at 10am to Minehead then along the Exmoor coast to Ilfracombe.
On Sunday, June 22 the ship will be visiting Porthcawl at 3.15pm where the beach will be filled with visitors for BeachFest Porthcawl.
This year The Waverley will be taking one trip to Tenby on Tuesday, June 24 setting off from Penarth at 9.20am.
People in Tenby can then step aboard for an evening cruise where they can view Caldey Island and the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast as Waverley sets course for Milford Haven.
The finale of this year’s sailings will take place on Wednesday, June 25, with a sailing from Fishguard, Waverley’s first public sailing from the town in over 30 years.
For the full timetable for The Waverley, visit here.