Waverley Excursions

I got a ticket as Christmas present for me and my partner. It was a fantastic experience, a full on day trip with beautiful views. The staff were AMAZING! Very kind staff and this includes everyone. A huge thanks to the guy who was working today in the dining room. He was smiling and friendly all day despite the long shift I’d imagine. We set sailed from the Science Centre in Glasgow to Greenock, Dunoon, Tighanabruich and back. The food was great that I never expected on a boat.

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Fantastic experience for all of the family. Children's tickets (ages 5-16 only £1). The ship is pristine the engine room was brilliant to see. Wrap up warm if you are on the October sailings as the cold for wee ones (well anyone) can set in quickly if you're not dressed for it (hats, scarves and gloves recommended)It was great to see everything from the riverside and we particularly enjoyed seeing the new bridge in Renfrew in action.

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We joined Waverley’s Isle of Skye cruise on the 14th May 2026, circumnavigating the Isle from Kyle of Lochalsh, expected time 11.5 hours. We had booked in advance, in February, as soon as the itinerary was launched, and was so looking forward to the day. Alas, it was miserable, we couldn’t wait to get off. In our opinion they should have made the decision to cancel the trip based on the weather forecast, this was intended to be a pleasure cruise but it was far from such. The weather was poor with bitterly cold northerly winds, rain and rough waters, so much so that we could not dock at Portree and with the slow going we still arrived back 45 minutes late. The sun came out only occasionally and not for long enough to thaw anyone. The inadequate indoor seating was fully occupied from the time we set sail and people were reluctant to give others an opportunity to sit out from the cold. Late into the day the Captain actually requested that people offer to give up their seats for a while to allow others a chance to dine and/or get a hot drink. We spent the whole of the 12.25 hours outside on the promenade deck, shifting from port to starboard in an effort to find the warmest most sheltered side. We were aware it was not going to be a day of glorious sunshine and had dressed appropriately, we are used to spending time on the seas; rain jackets, layers, hats, gloves, scarves but the bitterly cold day took its toll on us. The scenery, disappointingly, was nothing memorable and we were so far offshore on the northwest peninsula we were closer to Uist than Skye. We saw a few Puffins and common sea birds, nothing else. Also, the coffee they serve is just terrible and the toilets are filthy which is not great when you’re stuck on board for over 12 hours. I must add that we thoroughly enjoyed a trip on the Waverley last year, a short afternoon from Armadale. The weather was good, the water was calm. The lesson for us therefore is to keep it short and don’t go in poor weather. It is, after all, a pleasure boat. We have planned to join them again in June from Llandudno. Will we go? Yes if it’s a nice day.

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Beautiful boat and lovely staff members! Great facilities and plenty of space, boat wasnt crammed with people which gave a great experience. My only minor complaint would be to hear more history on the trip back via the mic! I would also suggest a smoking area as I saw people getting frustrated with that. Will be back with friends!

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