Two historic paddle steamers cruised up the River Dart in Devon to the delight of fans. The world's last sea-going paddle steamer, the Waverley, dwarfed the last coal-powered paddle steamer, Kingswear ...

The river cruise has traditionally been the sedate cousin of big-sea cruising, especially welcome if the idea of mega multi-floored ocean ships doesn’t appeal. Gliding up the Rhine or ticking off ...

Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has launched a winter appeal to raise £135,000 to replace both of her ...

The world's last sea-going paddle steamer has broken down while travelling between Kent and Essex. The Waverley was heading to Southend from Gravesend on Thursday when a fault was found in the port ...

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A major fundraising drive has been launched to help replace masts and windows on the Waverley while preserving the iconic ...

If you're on the hunt for a picturesque yet unique day out this summer, why not consider hopping aboard a paddle steamer and exploring some secluded islands across south west Wales and the Bristol ...

The Waverley has launched a ‘masts and windows’ fundraising campaign to help preserve some of her most iconic features ahead of the 2026 season. The “masts and windows winter appeal” aims to raise ...

The world's last sea-going paddle steamer has docked at a recently opened Kent wharf. The Waverley arrived at Limehouse Landing, believed to be the first time it has visited Rochester. It travelled ...

Two historic paddle steamers met in Dartmouth for a special celebration. The world's last sea-going paddle steamer, the Waverley, and the last coal-powered paddle steamer, Kingswear Castle, cruised ...

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The two paddle steamers met just outside the river mouth before cruising up the river together Two historic paddle steamers cruised up the River Dart in Devon to the delight of fans. The world's last ...