Discover Day, Afternoon & Evening Cruises

Let the 2009 timetable, inspire you to book a trip aboard Waverley and Balmoral.

2009 is a special year for Balmoral as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee - check out a sailing near you and join in the celebrations. Both ships will allow you to gain unrivalled access to the most stunning scenery around the UK and the opportunity to see all kinds of wildlife eager to be photographed! Discover breathtaking mountain scenery, mystical islands, traditional seaside resorts, dramatic gorges and charming harbour towns, or join up with a steam railway trip. Alternatively, why not stay on board, sit back, relax and enjoy a 3 course meal and indulge in a rare malt or speciality ale while cruising by some of the finest views in the world, it really doesn’t get any better than this!

Thank you

The Directors of the Charity that owns Waverley & Balmoral would like to thank all of you who kindly donated money following our appeal at the start of 2009. The appeal is still open so for more information or to make a donation visit www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk or call 0845 130 4647.

Waverley started the season in fine style sailing in the Western Isles on May 29.

Bristol Channel

June 6 – 21

Saw the ship sail on the Bristol Channel. ... Click here to find a port near you.

Clyde Coast

June 26 –Aug 31

June 26 - August 31, she steams in the scenic waters of the Clyde & West Coast of Scotland with traditional sailings “Doon the Watter”… Click here to find a port near you.

South Coast & Isle of Wight - September 4 - 24

Waverley is cruising along the Jurassic Coast of the South of England and around the Isle of Wight. ... Click here to find port near you.

World's Most Famous Paddle Steamer - Sept 25 – Oct 11

The world’s most famous Paddle Steamer sails through the world’s most famous Bridge in London. ... Click here to find a port near you.

Queen Mary 2 - October 16 - 19

Waverley’s season finale is on the Clyde with a special sailing to meet the ocean liner QM2, the grandest most magnificent ocean liner ever built. For details ...  Click here to read more.

Balmoral’s Diamond Jubilee season started on June 17 ' 2 Ships Day' when she met Waverley on the Bristol Channel.

June 19-24

Sees Balmoral embark on a whistle on a whistle stop 4 Nations Tour around the Irish Sea, sailing from Garlieston, Whitehaven, Portaferry, Menai Bridge & the Isle of Man. ...

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Balmoral Anniversary Cruise - June 27

June 26 – June 29 & July 3 Balmoral visits the South Coast.

Thames sailing June 29 - July 12

Thames sailings run from June 29 until July 12 and there is a special celebration cruise from London on July 11.

Bristol Channel sailings from July 16 - Sept 10

Balmoral spends the summer in the Bristol Channel taking you on some unforgettable cruises to islands steeped in history, bustling seaside resorts, heritage coasts & scenic rivers, not forgetting the evening showboats.

Tall Ships Event and Northern Ireland sailings - August 14 / 15

From August 14th Balmoral crosses the Irish Sea to embark on sailings around the Northern Irish coast as well as squeezing in daily visits to the must see Tall Ships Event in Belfast.

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Sail from Ayr / Scotland on Waverley , or Isle of Man on Balmoral where both ships will meet up and join in the Parade of Sail extravaganza with over 20 Tall Ships from across the World - an event not to be missed!