Seen on a previous visit to Ardrishaig Waverley makes a fine site dressed overall as she rests alongside the pier
You are invited to sail on CRSC’s Nominated Excursion to Ardrishaig on board PS Waverley on Sunday 17 August, as the steamer celebrates the 50th Anniversary of her first season under the Waverley Steam Navigation Co houseflag.
Specially discounted tickets for this trip can be purchased here.
These specially reduced fares are available only to paid-up CRSC members who wish to purchase tickets for themselves, their family and friends.
If you are not yet a member, you can join here for £15 and automatically recoup part of your cruise fare. You will also get all the other benefits of membership.
This is a great opportunity for enthusiasts and their friends to meet, sail and talk together.
Under the watchful gaze of a couple sitting on the lock gate balance beam, Waverley lies at Ardrishaig, the eastern entrance to the Crinan Canal
The steamer will depart from Glasgow and Greenock, and proceed to Largs and then through the Kyles of Bute to Tighnabruaich, before continuing to Ardrishaig, her only visit to the town this year. Passengers can either spend time ashore or remain on board for a 95-minute cruise on Loch Fyne to the Otter Narrows. The timetable for the day is shown below.
CRSC fares for the 17 August excursion are as follows (please note meal option below):
Glasgow – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise, £44 (full price £56/£59)
Greenock – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise, £41 (full price £54/£56)
Largs – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise, £39 (full price £51/£54)
Tighnabruaich – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise, £36 (full price £46/£49)
Glasgow – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise with meal, £59
Greenock – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise with meal, £56
Largs – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise with meal, £54
Tighnabruaich – Ardrishaig/Full Cruise with meal, £51
The meal comprises two courses and tea or coffee or bottled water.
Children 5-16 get to sail for just £1, or also have a meal for £12!
Make your booking now by clicking here.
Founded in 1932, CRSC has more than 550 members, who pay an annual subscription to support meetings/talks, group excursions, magazines and this website.
Waverley goes astern past the lighthouse at Ardrishaig, a scene that will be repeated on Sunday 17 August
How about joining CRSC? You can do so for just £15 by clicking here — and you’ll receive all the benefits, including our annual Review of west coast ship movements, a 56-page colour magazine, discounts on photo offers and access to ‘members only’ posts. You will also be able to take advantage of our specially discounted fares for the 17 August Nominated Excursion.
Published on 29 June 2025