About Waverley
Paddle Steamer Waverley is Britain’s premier active maritime attraction. She sails from 80 ports around the UK taking 80,000 passengers each year on Great Days Out! The ship has been restored and is maintained in its original heritage style. Waverley has a 4* Visitor Attraction Award, was nominated a Top 3 Nostalgic Journey by the Sunday Times, and has been named Glasgow's favourite tourist attraction!
In recent years, the increasing costs of fuel, wages, and meeting ever-more stringent legislation have combined to pose a serious threat to the viability of the current business model, threatening the survival of the heritage which it preserves.
The company seeks to ensure the long-term operational preservation of Waverley, the World’s last seagoing Paddle Steamer, by putting in place an appropriate funding structure to underpin the ship’s future. This will take advantage of the geographical spread in which the ship operates, and the communities she serves and on which she has an economic impact.
The charity that operates the ship exists solely to preserve the ship in operation for future generations to enjoy. It seeks to maximise the number of passengers able to enjoy a trip aboard this famous ship and see her in operation, bringing back…and providing…memories of the age of pleasure steamers and provides enjoyment for all.
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