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Gary Armstrong

Waverley sailings from Glasgow 2022: When paddle steamer departs and where it goes

An institution of the city, the PS Waverley will again ferry Glaswegians doon the watter to Scotland's beautiful west coast this summer.

Earlier this month, the Waverley team shared video of the historic paddle steamer departing the Clydeside for her annual dry-dock inspection, ahead of its upcoming sailings.

For people looking to escape the city, parents searching for activities to keep their kids entertained or for tourists visiting Glasgow, a day trip on the famous old ship is well worth your time.

READ MORE: Visiting Bute - why island 90 minutes from Glasgow named best place to live is worth the trip

But when does the Waverley first set sail once more? And which stunning Scottish destinations will it be stopping off at this summer?

Here's everything you need to know.

As confirmed by Waverley Excursions: "Waverley is scheduled to return to service in late May on the Firth of Clyde.

"She will then offer sailings from Oban, Skye, Mull & Kyle of Lochalsh from June 6 until June 13 before returning to the Clyde for her main summer season."

The main summer season on the Clyde sees the paddle steamer take in destinations such as:

  • Kilcreggan
  • Rothesay
  • Dunoon
  • Blairmore
  • Arrochar
  • Brodick
  • Millport
  • Largs
  • Tighnabruaich

  • Ardrishaig

  • Lochranza

  • Tarbert

The Waverley sailing into Rothesay (Getty)

Many of the sailings depart Glasgow in the morning, while others depart from and return to Greenock.

As an example, on Sunday June 26, July 24 and August 14, the Waverley departs Glasgow at 9.30am in the morning, before heading to Greenock, Largs, Rothesay, before a cruise around Bute, returning to Rothesay, Largs, Greenock and back to Glasgow for 8pm.

To see the timetable in full you can visit the Waverley Excursions website here.

How much do tickets cost?

The price of the ticket depends on the trip you are taking and on factors such as whether it's a single or return fare. There are discounts for kids and seniors too.

For more about the various tickets available and for other questions you might have about sailing on the Waverley, you can view their FAQ section on the website here.

Have you got good memories of sailing on the Waverley you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments!

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