Paddle Steamer cruises from Southampton and Portsmouth – the perfect day out along the South Coast

Sponsored Paddle Steamer cruises from Southampton and Portsmouth – the perfect day out along the South Coast Ad Feature by Waverley Excursions Published 29th Aug 2024, 07:54 BST Supplied Step back in time aboard the magnificent Waverley for anostalgic trip the whole family can enjoy. Experience the beauty of the South Coast with sailings fromPortsmouth and Southampton from Thursday 5th September until Wednesday 25thSeptember. Only aboard Waverley can you cruise round the Isle of Wightor steam along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast to view Lulworth Cove.

Cruise through the sparkling waters of the Solent and visitthe charming town of Yarmouth or for the ultimate steam day out step aboard Waverley to visit Swanage Railway or theIsle of Wight Steam Railway. An authenticpaddle steamer Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, 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.



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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. Waverley boasts a rich history and showcases a magnificenttriple expansion steam engine that will leave you in awe.

Experience the authentic charm of a real steamship as youhear the telegraph ring, witness the engine’s graceful motion and sense thegentle aroma of hot oil and steam. You can even watch the paddles turning. With almost 80 years of history, Waverley is a livingtestament to a bygone era, and is registered on The National Historic Fleet asbeing a vessel of pre-eminent national significance.

Supplied Cruisesfrom Southampton FridaysSeptember 6 & 20 - Sail 10am, back 8:15pm Cruise downSouthampton Water and into Portsmouth Harbour, one-way to Portsmouth £30, Kids(5-16) go for £1, visit Portsmouth and return on Waverley £45, Kids £1, visitYarmouth on the Isle of Wight £53, or stay aboard for the full cruise to theNeedles Rocks and Lighthouse with views of Freshwater Bay £59. SENIOR BRING AFRIEND HALF FARE - Buy one Senior (60 & over) ticket & get a secondSenior HALF FARE. Advance booking only.

SundaysSeptember 8 & 22 - Sail 9:45am, back 7:45pm Steam downSouthampton Water and across to visit Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight £46, Kids(5-16) go for £1, visit the charming town of Swanage £57, Kids £1, or combine acruise on Waverley with a trip on the Swanage Railway £67, or stay aboard forthe full cruise along to view Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door £63. MondaySeptember 9 - Sail 11:30am, back by coach 5pm Join Waverleyfor a cruise down Southampton Water and through the western Solent passing theNeedles and across to view Old Harry Rocks before steaming into Poole Harbour.One-way to Poole £40, Kids (5-16) go for £1, with coach return to Southampton£49, Kids £1.

SaturdaySeptember 14 - Sail 10:30am, back 8:45pm Cruise downSouthampton Water and into Portsmouth Harbour, one-way to Portsmouth £30, Kids(5-16) go for £1, visit Portsmouth and return on Waverley £45, Kids £1, visitYarmouth on the Isle of Wight £53, or stay aboard for the full cruise steaminground the Isle of Wight £67. SundaySeptember 15 - Sail 9:45am, back 8:30pm Steam downSouthampton Water and across to visit Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight £46, Kids(5-16) go for £1, visit the charming town of Swanage £57, Kids £1, or combine acruise on Waverley with a trip on the Swanage Railway £67, or stay aboard forthe full cruise along the Jurassic Coast to Weymouth Bay and Portland Bill withviews of Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door £65. MondaySeptember 16 - Sail 11:30am, back by coach 5:15pm Join Waverleyfor a cruise down Southampton Water and through the western Solent passing theNeedles and across to view Old Harry Rocks & Swanage Bay before arriving inPoole.

One-way to Poole £40, Kids (5-16) go for £1, with coach return toSouthampton £49, Kids £1. SaturdaySeptember 21 - Sail 10:30am, back 8:45pm Cruise downSouthampton Water and into Portsmouth Harbour, one-way to Portsmouth £30, Kids(5-16) go for £1, visit Portsmouth and return on Waverley £45, Kids £1, visitRyde on the Isle of Wight £53, Kids £1, combine a cruise on Waverley with atrip on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway £67, or stay aboard for the full cruisesteaming round the Isle of Wight £67. TuesdaySeptember 24 - Sail 10am, back 8:45pm Cruise downSouthampton Water and across to visit Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight £46, take aone-way trip to Portsmouth £36, Kids (5-16) go for £1, visit Portsmouth andreturn on Waverley £45, or enjoy the full cruise steaming round the Isle ofWight £67, Senior £63.

Supplied Cruisesfrom Portsmouth ThursdaysSeptember 5 & 19 - Leave 10am, back 8:30pm WednesdaySeptember 25 - Leave 10am, back 8:30pm Steam throughthe Solent and visit Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight £47, Senior £43, cruise pastthe Needles and across to visit the popular seaside town of Swanage £57, Senior£55, combine your cruise with a trip on the Swanage Railway £67, or enjoy thefull cruise along Dorset's Jurassic Coast to Lulworth Cove £65. FridaysSeptember 6 & 20 - Leave 12noon, back 6:25pm Cruise throughthe Solent and visit Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight £47, or stay aboard for thefull cruise to the Needles Rocks and Lighthouse with views of Freshwater Bay£56. SENIOR BRING A FRIEND HALF FARE Buy one Senior (60 & over) ticket& get a second Senior HALF FARE.

Advance booking only SaturdaySeptember 14 - Leave 11:30pm, back 7:40pm Cruise throughthe Solent to visit Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight £47, or stay aboard and steamround the Island viewing the Needles, St Catherine’s Lighthouse, Sandown Bayand the various towns on the ever-changing coast £59. WednesdaySeptember 18 - Leave 3:30pm, back 9:30pm Step aboardfor a unique late afternoon and evening cruise from Portsmouth as Waverleysteams through the Solent, viewing the Needles Lighthouse before crossing toSwanage Bay £49. SaturdaySeptember 21 - Leave 12:30pm, back 7pm Supplied Steam acrossthe Solent to visit Ryde on the Isle of Wight £35, Kids (5-16) £1, combine acruise on Waverley with a trip on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway £51, or stayaboard for the full cruise steaming round the Isle of Wight £59.

TuesdaySeptember 24 - Leave 1:35pm, back 7pm Step aboardWaverley for a magnificent cruise round the Isle of Wight, view Sandown Bay, StCatherine’s Lighthouse & the Needles rocks £59, Senior £56. Book now Tickets can bebooked in advance at waverleyexcursions.co.

uk or by calling Waverley’sbooking office on 0141 243 2224 (open 09:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday). Continue Reading Related topics: Waverley Portsmouth Harbour.