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Weekly Edition - 28 March 2015

 

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Paddle Steamer Waverley sailings from Liverpool

BOOKINGS are now being taken for cruises aboard the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley for her sailings from Liverpool for 2 days only in 2015.

The paddle steamer's 1st visit to Liverpool was in 1977, her 1st ever public sailings outside her home waters of the Clyde, to mark the Centenary of the opening of Llandudno Pier.

2015 marks the 40th year that Waverley has sailed in preservation. Sold by Caledonian MacBrayne for £1, Waverley has been operated by a charity since 1975, and preserved as a heritage asset for the benefit of the communities around the UK, creating an economic impact and connecting communities. Incredibly, she has had a longer career in preservation than she had as a commercial enterprise!

Waverley is now the world's last sea going Paddle Steamer, will sail from Liverpool on 1 September 2015 and 2 September 2015.

On Tuesday, 1 September 2015, the Waverley will retrace the route of the original paddle steamers, steaming down the Mersey and along the North Wales Coast, past Colwyn Bay. You can spend the afternoon ashore in the Victorian Town of Llandudno or stay onboard to cruise along the spectacular Angelsey coast.

On Wednesday, 2 September 2015, you can visit Llandudno or stay onboard and cruise round the Northern Coast of Anglesey to Holyhead, enjoying spectacular views of the Great Orme before cruising round Puffin Island to the vast sandy stretches of Red Wharf Bay.

Andy O'Brian, Waverley's Captain said:- "We are very much looking forward to bringing Waverley to Liverpool once again. We are grateful for the continued support of the Cruise Terminal and Mersey Docks and Harbour Company to allow Waverley to return to Liverpool and look forward to welcoming residents of Liverpool and beyond, onboard Waverley."

Waverley has excellent onboard facilities including a restaurant serving hot and cold snacks, 2 bars, heated lounges and a souvenir shop.

Tickets for the cruises start at:- £33 for adults, there are concessions for senior citizens, children under 18 are ½ fare and under 5's travel free. For more information and to book online visit:- WaverleyExcursions.Co.UK. You can also book by calling Waverley's office on:- 0845 130 4647.

Quick Fact File:-

Waverley is the last sea going paddle steamer in the world.
Waverley is operated on a charitable basis by Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
Waverley was built on the River Clyde in 1947.
A major restoration project returned the ship to her original 1940's style.
An independent study found that Waverley contributes over £3m to the Scottish economy.
Waverley has sailed in preservation for 40 years.
Waverley was nominated by the Sunday Times as one of the Top 3 Nostalgic Journeys in the World.
Waverley has a Scottish Tourist Board 4 star tour accreditation.
Originally built to sail only between Craigendoran and Arrochar in Scotland, Waverley now sails right around Britain offering regular trips on the Clyde, the Thames, South Coast of England and the Bristol Channel.
She carries around 130,000 passengers annually.

 

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