Newton Abbot Travel Club

PADDLE STEAMER  WAVERLEY BOAT TRIP

FROM ILFRACOMBE

Wednesday 7th June 2023

 

Join us on a trip to Ilfracombe to catch a boat trip around cruise Exmoor coast viewing Foreland Lghthouse on the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer – and experience the sight, sound and thrill of travelling on this magnificent steamship.

 

Hear the telegraph ring and watch the mighty steam engine start to drive the ship’s massive paddle wheels, view the stunning coastline, smell the aroma of hot oil and steam, visit new places, recapture happy memories and don’t forget to visit the Souvenir Shop and purchase an exclusive memento of your cruise aboard this magnificent survivor of the steam age.

 

Paddle steamer Waverley is registered on The National Historic Fleet as being a vessel of pre-eminent national significance. She has operated in preservation since 1975 and become a “national treasure” carrying over 6 million passengers.

 

Waverley is the sole survivor and has become an icon in her own lifetime.

 

Coach depart 09.30

Railway Station park side, followed by  B&Q, Next Greenhill Way Kingsteignton & Exeter Services.

 

Cost Coach & Waverley boat fare senior rate £39.00