Waverley Excursions

Historic passenger ship MV Balmoral - Britain's most widely travelled excursion ship, cruises the Bristol Channel and ports in the West Country from ports in South Wales

MV Balmoral Heads Out From Penarth Pier

Directions:

Cardiff Bus connections for Penarth – buses depart Central Bus Station Cardiff, 45 minutes before the sailing is due to depart, and meets the sailing on return to Penarth Pier. By Car, Click on 'Places, Towns and Cities - Penarth'

2010 Season

The Motor Vessel (MV) Balmoral returns to the Bristol Channel from Saturday 14th August - Wednesday 15th September.

In August and September you can visit the seaside in Ilfracombe – explore Lundy Island – cruise round the ‘Channel Islands of Flat Holm & Steep Holm – visit Minehead for the CAMRA Real Ale Festival – sail from a new departure point Briton Ferry – cruise all the way to Clovelly – cruise round historic docks and have fun on a Showboat!

There is fun and adventure for children on Pirates and Princesses day and and special offers for Senior Citizens. So bring family and friends along for a Great Day Out!

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Sailings

Please go to the Waverley Excursions website on this page for full details

Sailings From:
Penarth Pier
Barry Docks
Porthcawl Harbour
Newport Docks
Swansea Docks
Briton Ferry
Milford Haven

Carry on the pleasure steamer tradition sailing to: Weston, Minehead, Ilfracombe, Lundy Island, afternoon cruises around the Holm Islands and moonlit evening showboat cruises.

Parking: Car and Coach Parking Available.

For sailing go to: www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/timetables.htm

Please telephone: (0845) 130 46 47 for confirmation of sailings and for booking reservations.

About Waverley Excursions Ltd

Both the Waverley and Balmoral ships are operated by Waverley Excursions Ltd., a non-profit making subsidiary of Waverley Steam Navigation Company ltd., which has been in existence since 1974. This charitable company is associated with the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS).

Passengers can choose Day, Afternoon and Evening Cruises where they can relax aboard beautiful heritage ships and soak up the stunning coastal scenery of the South Wales, Somerset and Devon coasts.

Disabled facilities:

Both Waverley & Balmoral have a disabled toilet facility on the main deck