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North Wales Chronicle
7 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Will the Waverley return to Llandudno again in 2026?
The historic steamship carried out cruises from Holyhead and Llandudno between May 29 and June 1. More than 3,000 passengers took a trip on the vessel; this year, the Waverley returned to North Wales as part of a four-day visit. Cruises took in the Great Orme and Puffin Island and the Anglesey Coast. There was also a 'special Captain's Choice' evening cruise. Talking about the 2025 season, Samuel Brown, Marketing Manager at Waverley Excursions Ltd, told the Pioneer and its coastal titles, said: "We had a fantastic return to North Wales this year and were absolutely delighted to sail once again from Llandudno Pier - especially in the same year it's been named Pier of the Year 2025 by the National Piers Society. "Across four days of sailings, we welcomed over 3,000 passengers on board for a variety of sailings including the Great Orme, Puffin Island, and along the stunning Anglesey Coast. There truly is no better way to explore the beautiful coastline of North Wales than from the decks of Waverley. RELATED STORIES Llandudno: I took a ride on Waverley - here's what I thought "We want to extend a special thank you to the management and pier staff at Llandudno Pier who were excellent in assisting our passengers over the extended four day visit." Samuel added: "Waverley will certainly return to North Wales in 2026, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who sailed with us and supported our return – in particular, Llandudno Pier and Holyhead Port." The Waverley returned to Llandudno in 2023, marking the first time the vessel had set sail from Llandudno Pier in five years. This followed a £3million refurbishment.
Rhyl Journal
8 hours ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Will the Waverley return to Llandudno again in 2026?
The historic steamship carried out cruises from Holyhead and Llandudno between May 29 and June 1. More than 3,000 passengers took a trip on the vessel; this year, the Waverley returned to North Wales as part of a four-day visit. Cruises took in the Great Orme and Puffin Island and the Anglesey Coast. There was also a 'special Captain's Choice' evening cruise. Talking about the 2025 season, Samuel Brown, Marketing Manager at Waverley Excursions Ltd, told the Pioneer and its coastal titles, said: "We had a fantastic return to North Wales this year and were absolutely delighted to sail once again from Llandudno Pier - especially in the same year it's been named Pier of the Year 2025 by the National Piers Society. "Across four days of sailings, we welcomed over 3,000 passengers on board for a variety of sailings including the Great Orme, Puffin Island, and along the stunning Anglesey Coast. There truly is no better way to explore the beautiful coastline of North Wales than from the decks of Waverley. RELATED STORIES Llandudno: I took a ride on Waverley - here's what I thought "We want to extend a special thank you to the management and pier staff at Llandudno Pier who were excellent in assisting our passengers over the extended four day visit." Samuel added: "Waverley will certainly return to North Wales in 2026, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who sailed with us and supported our return – in particular, Llandudno Pier and Holyhead Port." The Waverley returned to Llandudno in 2023, marking the first time the vessel had set sail from Llandudno Pier in five years. This followed a £3million refurbishment.
Leader Live
10 hours ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Will the Waverley return to Llandudno again in 2026?
The historic steamship carried out cruises from Holyhead and Llandudno between May 29 and June 1. More than 3,000 passengers took a trip on the vessel; this year, the Waverley returned to North Wales as part of a four-day visit. Cruises took in the Great Orme and Puffin Island and the Anglesey Coast. There was also a 'special Captain's Choice' evening cruise. Talking about the 2025 season, Samuel Brown, Marketing Manager at Waverley Excursions Ltd, said: "We had a fantastic return to North Wales this year and were absolutely delighted to sail once again from Llandudno Pier - especially in the same year it's been named Pier of the Year 2025 by the National Piers Society. "Across four days of sailings, we welcomed over 3,000 passengers on board for a variety of sailings including the Great Orme, Puffin Island, and along the stunning Anglesey Coast. There truly is no better way to explore the beautiful coastline of North Wales than from the decks of Waverley. Read more "We want to extend a special thank you to the management and pier staff at Llandudno Pier who were excellent in assisting our passengers over the extended four day visit." Samuel added: "Waverley will certainly return to North Wales in 2026, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who sailed with us and supported our return – in particular, Llandudno Pier and Holyhead Port." The Waverley returned to Llandudno in 2023, marking the first time the vessel had set sail from Llandudno Pier in five years. This followed a £3million refurbishment.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Scotsman
Historic paddle steamer Waverley sets sail on major anniversary year amid record bookings
Classic Clyde vessel celebrating 50th anniversary of being saved for preservation. Sign up for the latest news and analysis about Scottish transport Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Historic paddle steamer Waverley has set sail for its 50th anniversary season of being saved with amid record bookings that include 15 sold-out trips already. The 78-year-old vessel left its dock beside Glasgow Science Centre on Friday to head down the Clyde to Greenock, Kilcreggan, Largs and Tighnabruaich with 400 passengers on board. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Waverley Excursions, which operates the vessel, fold The Scotsman: 'Pre-booked passengers for the 2025 season have achieved a new record. 'Never before have we had as many passengers booked before the ship has even set sail - more than 41,500 .' The launch of the five-month season follows more £1 million of work on the ship over the winter including an annual overhaul in dry dock in Greenock in April. The 50th anniversary of Waverley returning to service after being saved for preservation will be marked on May 22 with a cruise from Portree in Skye to Gairloch, Ullapool and Kyle of Lochalsh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ship will call at more than 70 ports and piers across the UK, which also include Tobermory and Fort William, and its first visits to Carbost on Skye and Salen on Mull, which Waverley Excursions said were proving 'incredibly popular'. Its spokesperson said: 'The north Wales and the Mersey cruises have been among the fastest-selling, with many sailings close to capacity or sold out. 'We're especially excited to return to Llandudno pier, which has just been named Pier of the Year 2025 by the National Piers Society.. 'This well-deserved recognition follows a period of storm damage and extensive repairs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sailings to Rothesay on Saturday and Oban are also among those fully booked, along with some in the Bristol Channel, south west Wales, and London and the Thames estuary. A total of 160,000 passengers were carried last year, including more than 2,700 on different legs of a day trip around the islands of the Bristol Channel. Record sales notched up in London A record of nearly £90,000 in sales was notched up on an excursion in London last October that sold out when the date was announced six months before. However, Waverley Excursions general manager Paul Semple urged people to keep booking to ensure the steamer kept sailing He said: 'We need the support to keep this story going. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The Waverley story has almost no end. What is needed to keep this ship in service can only happen when people sail on her.' Child tickets will remain at £1 this year to encourage families to book trips, while dogs are allowed on board for journeys up to three-and-a-half hours 'otherwise they get a bit uncomfortable'. Previous operator CalMac gifted the ship for a nominal £1 to the Waverley Steam Navigation Company in 1974, which was set up by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. It resumed sailings the following year.
