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Waverley & Balmoral Pleasure Steamers

Waverley and Balmoral Pleasure Steamers

Step aboard for DAY, AFTERNOON or EVENING CRUISES from a port near you! Enjoy unrivalled access to Britain's Coasts, Rivers and Islands.


In 2008 in Scotland you can spend the summer exploring the Lochs & Islands of Arran, Bute & Cumbrae. In the Bristol Channel: visit the seaside at Ilfracombe; explore Lundy Island; see the spectacular Avon Gorge and cruise the Great Rivers: Avon Severn & Wye. On the Thames: visit the seaside at Southend & Clacton; enjoy Oysters at Whitstable; view the White Cliffs of Dover; explore the Rivers Medway, Blackwater & Orwell and see Tower Bridge open just for you! In the Irish Sea: Bid Farewell to the QE2. On the South Coast: see historic ships in Portsmouth; Sail Round the Isle of Wight; Cruise along the Jurassic Coast - all the way to Lulworth Cove! You can enjoy Evening Showboats in all areas! Book in advance and guarantee your place on board!


WAVERLEY is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. See and hear the mighty engines - they will provide a whiff of nostalgia for some but are sure to impress all! Enjoy a cruise aboard BALMORAL, beautifully maintained with restored period lounges and unrivalled access to the stunning scenery of some of the most picturesque parts of the UK's coastline.

10% discount to HASSRA North West Members when phoning or buying the tickets on board. If buying tickets online, you will have to phone the Waverley Excursion office and advise you are a member and they will refund your card the 10% discount (unfortunately their system is not set to take of the deductions before)

Go on to website www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk for more details of the various cruises in Scotland and around the country

For further details, please contact the HASSRA North West office on 01772 234 178 / 01772 234 042

Email: HASSRA.NorthWest@dwp.gsi.gov.uk (please quote your staff number in the email)

HASSRA North West also offer further benefits to members, so look out for special offers advertised within your area

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