Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited
Welcome aboard WAVERLEY – the last seagoing Paddle Steamer in the World & the Classic Cruise ship BALMORAL!
Step aboard for DAY, AFTERNOON and EVENING CRUISES from a port near you! Enjoy unrivalled access to Britain’s Coasts, Rivers and Islands.
Time tables are available here
In SCOTLAND you can spend the summer exploring the Lochs & Islands of Arran, Bute & Cumbrae. In the BRISTOL CHANNEL: visit the seaside at Ilfracombe; explore Lundy Island; see the spectacular Avon Gorge and cruise the Great Rivers: Avon Severn & Wye. On the THAMES: visit the seaside at Southend & Clacton; enjoy Oysters at Whitstable; view the White Cliffs of Dover; explore the Rivers Medway, Blackwater & OrWaverley Steam Navigation Co. Limitedll and see ToWaverley Steam Navigation Co. Limitedr Bridge open just for you! In the IRISH SEA: visit the Isle of Man – take a Steam Train trip through the island countryside or cruise right round the Island! In NORTH WALES Cruise round the Isle of Anglesey on Britain’s finest cruise! On the SOUTH COAST: see historic ships in Portsmouth; Sail Round the Isle of Wight; Cruise along the Jurassic Coast – all the way to Lulworth Cove! You can enjoy Evening Showboats in all areas! Book in advance and guarantee your place on board!
WAVERLEY is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with toWaverley Steam Navigation Co. Limitedring funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. See and hear the mighty engines – they will provide a whiff of nostalgia for some but are sure to impress all! Enjoy a cruise aboard BALMORAL, beautifully maintained with restored period lounges and unrivalled access to the stunning scenery of some of the most picturesque parts of the UK’s coastline.
See this item from the Sunday Times
‘MAKE OR BREAK’ YEAR FOR WAVERLEY & BALMORAL
HELP WAVERLEY & BALMORAL TO KEEP SAILING!
3 June 2011
The response so far to the Waverley Appeal has been tremendous and, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited have been able to complete essential repair work to the decks of Waverley and Balmoral Click here for pictures. More than 2,800 people have contributed – a fantastic result!
Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited now face another challenge, which means that Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited have had to increase our Appeal Target to a total of £350,000 of which more than £110,000 has been raised already. Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited are therefore launching a Public Appeal to make sure that Waverley and Balmoral can sail in 2012 and beyond.
Please Make a Donation by clicking this link.
Since the end of the 2010 season, there has been a 60% increase in the cost of Waverley’s fuel. It now costs some £5,000 per day; every minute that the ship is steaming costs about £8.00 in fuel alone. Balmoral’s fuel has gone up by 40%. Fuel for Waverley and Balmoral will cost £250,000 more in 2011 than it did in 2010, and that’s assuming the price doesn’t rise further.
Nearly forty years ago, Waverley was withdrawn from commercial service because the ship was too expensive to be operated even by a heavily-subsidised nationalised company. Since then, they have successfully done the impossible by keeping Waverley sailing to be enjoyed by over 5 million passengers around the UK coasts.
The challenge of meeting this sudden, massive increase in cost is big but not impossible. They are making every effort to develop our business so that even more people step aboard for a great day out, and regrettably Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited have had no choice but to increase fares.
In addition, your support by giving a donation is essential to help us ensure that a wonderful, unique part of the world’s maritime heritage can remain alive. The ships bring pleasure to many thousands of people each year, and provide substantial cultural and economic benefits to the local communities Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited serve. Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited are totally committed to maintaining these valuable traditions.
Please help by giving as generously as you can.
Thank you for your much-appreciated support.
From their chairman.
Nick James
Chairman, WSN
Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HA. Tel. 0141 221 8152
A Charity registered in Scotland No. SC005832; Company No. SC050789
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