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Have A Fantastic Day Trip On The
Waverley Paddle Steamer

Scotland Day Trips > Waverley Paddle Steamer

If you're looking for ideas for a Scotland day trip, then a leisurely cruise on the Waverley Paddle Steamer is on my list of the 'highly recommended'.

Not only will you enjoy the picturesque mountain scenery as you sail on the Firth of Clyde or some of the lochs, you'll be creating your own little piece of history.

PS Waverley is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.

She was built on the River Clyde in 1947 to replace the original ship which was sunk at Dunkirk in 1940, and she's been going strong ever since.

After many years serving as a passenger ship, it was largely expected that The Waverley would become a museum. However, a massive restoration project to return her to her original style was completed in 2003.

And the Waverley Paddle Steamer is beautiful. During your cruise, should you fancy a drink or something to eat, you'll find good choices with two lounge bars, a tearoom, and a restaurant offering everything from snacks and three course meals with drinks. If you'd rather just relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the views, there's a very comfortable observation lounge with windows on both sides, situated on the Promenade Deck.

On the lower deck there's a gift shop with a wide range of mementos and souvenirs of your trip, and you can even send special Waverley postcards from here.

Large groups of up to 65 guests can hire one of the comfortable lounges to make your cruise a little more exclusive, and there are group discounts available.

If you happen to find yourself anywhere on the west coast of Scotland or in the Western Isles, you'll not be too far away from one of the Waverleys' many departure points.

Cruises are available during the day or in the evening, and there are also special interest cruises for bird watching or spotting sea life, and also connections to cycling or walking routes.

So, what exactly is a paddle steamer? Well, it's a ship or boat that uses one or more paddle wheels to provide the thrust to propel, and is driven by a steam engine. The Waverley's magnificent 2100 horse power steam engine and the massive paddle wheels are on full public view.

A cruise on the Waverley Paddle Steamer is a magical experience. For full info on departures, timetables and booking, see The Waveley website.

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