The Waverley
Waverley, your getaway to the lochs & Isles of Scotland!
Step aboard Waverley - the world`s last seagoing paddle steamer – for a Great Day Out! Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks and gleaming varnish and brass – see & hear the mighty engines turn the ships famous paddles.
Steam “Doon the Watter” – Bring back magical memories or create new ones as you visit the seaside at Dunoon & Rothesay, explore Islands; Arran, Bute & Cumbrae or relax in the sun on deck and take in mountain panoramas as you cruise amidst dramatic loch scenery.
From June 26th – August 31st , this famous 4 star attraction will be providing a range of Day, Afternoon and Evening sailings from Glasgow Science Centre, Helensburgh, Greenock, Largs, Ayr and more.
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You can choose from a wide range of destinations that interest you and some of our locations are below – click on the image for more detail.
Dunoon - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays*
Dunoon in Argyll offers you unparalleled scenery. The historic location, the friendly people and the exciting activities will make your visit a memorable one. Dunoon has a history of knowing how to cater for visitors ever since it became a prime holiday destination in the 1800's in the heyday of the paddle steamer. Visit this beautiful location in the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, The Waverley.
* Exclusive £20 ticket not applicable on Saturday sailings
Rothesay - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays* & Sundays
Rothesay is the main town on the east side of the Isle of Bute. Rothesay Castle is one of the best surviving medieval castles in Scotland and was replaced, as the seat of the Marquess of Bute by beautiful Mount Stuart. No visit to Rothesay is complete until you witness Mount Stuart - Britain's most astounding Victorian gothic mansion. A shining example of the grand domestic architecture that came out of Britain's 19th Century Gothic Revival. It stands, cathedral-like, as a monument to an obsession with the medieval past.
SPECIAL OFFER - produce your Waverley ticket/voucher at the Mount Stuart visitor centre and gain entrance to Mount Stuart for the reduced price of £6 per person.
The Rothesay Creamery. Why not come and see the award winning Isle of Bute Cheddar being made from our viewing gallery and take some 'Buteiful Cheese' home with you from our creamery shop where you will find a selection of our Isle of Bute cheddars. Opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday – Friday www.highlandsandislandscheese.co.uk.
* Exclusive £20 ticket not applicable on Saturday sailings
Tighnabruaich - Tuesdays & Saturdays*
Tighnabruaich provides some of the most stunning scenery in the world, and is ideally located to provide that remote feeling, whilst still within easy distance of many interesting places to visit. The village of Tighnabruaich and nearby Kames also provide a good selection of shops for all your needs during your stay, a post office, gift shops, an art gallery, pubs, cafes and a fantastic Bistro.
* Exclusive £20 ticket not applicable on Saturday sailings
Arran - Wednesdays & Thursdays (Brodick) Tuesdays and select Sundays (Lochranza)
The Isle of Arran, known as ‘Scotland in miniature’ is 19 miles long by 10 miles wide but has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and seascapes.At Brodick you will have time ashore to amble along Brodick Bay or visit Brodick Castle, a castle you will never forget!, Come and visit Arran Brewery to see for yourself how Arran Premium Ales are brewed, treat yourself or someone special at Arran Aromatics visitor centre or the Heritage museum.
Attractions at the village of Lochranza include Lochranza Castle, a fine tower house - 16th-century reconstruction of a late 12th-century hall house. The Isle of Arran distillery home of the award winning Arran Malt offering fully guided tours, including an audio visual presentation set in a mock eighteenth century Smuggler's Inn.
Alternatively stay on board, sit back, relax and enjoy a 3 course meal and indulge in specially chosen rare malt and enjoy some of the best views in the world!
Millport - Tuesdays & Thursdays
For a small island of just over 10.5 miles in diameter, Millport - the Isle of Great Cumbrae offers a surprising variety of options for the visitor.
For those with a historical interest, the Standing Stones provide a link to the early history of the island, but even older are the rocks that form the base of the island itself and these date back some 350 to 400 million years.
The Cathedral of the Isles (take the road to the right of The Garrison) was initially opened in 1891 and is reputed to be the smallest cathedral in the UK, if not in Europe.
For the more energetic why not take the traditional cycle around the island challenge and stop off half way for an ice-cream! SPECIAL OFFER - take your bike on board the Waverley for FREE* but hurry spaces are limited. Take a stroll around the shorefront with its cafes and restaurants and don’t forget to take a picture beside the much celebrated Crocodile Rock!
*Offer only available to customers who pre book tickets.
