Welcome aboard the one-of-a-kind Paddle Steamer you can still cruise around Scotland on: PS Waverley

I've been waiting a while for this one...
The fact the Waverley is 'the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world' makes for a cool video title, but at the same time, it also makes me a little bit sad! I hope to see her on the Clyde for many years to come, but maybe now is the time to get onboard and enjoy this unique experience around the stunning west coast of Scotland and beyond. Especially on her 75th Anniversary year!
Waverley Excursions is a registered charity and I can't even begin to imagine how much it costs to keep this old beauty sailing. I paid for my ticket, this is not a sponsored video, but I am more than happy to promote them as much as I can. Please visit waverleyexcursions.co.uk to book one of the vast array of routes sailing this summer. A friendlier bunch of people you will not meet!
I sailed on the first voyage of the year on Saturday 28th May 2022. Step aboard with me and see what all the fuss is about :)
My route was:
Glasgow - Greenock - Rothesay - Tighnabruaich - Rothesay - Greenock - Glasgow (a long day at sea!!!)
I hope you enjoy the video.
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[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Steve. What a beautiful old girl ! And in an excellent condition, too. The people who look after her, have done a magnificent job !❤️

[@steve-marsh]

Here here! They deserve a lot of credit for keeping her going and in such splendour!

[@daff.wallace2267]

I travelled from Australia to see the Waverley and travel "doon the wata". Very much a highlight of my whole trip to the UK. Having generational family ties to ship engineers from Scotland, it was an emotional experience to watch the steam engines so close up aboard the Waverley. It really is magnificent to see this vessel and others that are still alive and so well maintained. Great video of a great day Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Incredible, so glad you enjoyed that epic adventure! Thanks so much for coming aboard again with me :)

[@andrewchaston503]

This beautiful vessel is the love of my life..if i could i would marry her!

[@marcconyard5024]

A real shame that our beautiful South Steyne, her self a product of Scotland isn’t seeing the same love and use as your Waverley ❤️

[@PSPSScottishBranch]

Thanks for supporting Waverley!

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@eastwoodsadventures]

Beautiful boat in Beautiful weather in Beautiful Scotland. What more could you wish for. Been a cracking week last week for weather, though windy at times. Just back from Bonnie Scotland myself.

[@marklease9717]

Fantastic! What a lovely ship!

[@paulwilliams4585]

Hi Steve. After Watching Your PS Waverley Video , Decided To Make Plans ! Travelled Up To Glasgow And Took A Trip On PS Waverley, Glasgow, Largs, Rothesay, Tighnabruaich, Tarbet. Then Retraced Route To Terminate At Largs. Really Lovely Day !! THANK YOU !! Will Be Sailing On Her Again Before End Of Season. Keep The Videos Coming Very Inspiring. PAUL.

[@christinehodge3608]

What a beautiful paddle steamer, shop looks lovely, love all the wood on the Steamer, and nice views,

[@steve-marsh]

So happy this old beauty is still running :)

[@jharris947]

What a beautiful steamer.😎Loved the whole tour.

[@standrewpics]

All that lovely open deck space , that many CalMac ferries do not have today .

[@sueKay]

The memorial is Hutcheson's memorial. My family has ties to the Waverley and I can't wait till I get to sail on her again. I live in Balloch and when I worked for VisitScotland in Helensburgh I sold tickets for her and saw her every weekend. My mum and uncle were at the meeting where she was sold to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, and we scattered my Uncle's ashes on Rothesay Bay from her. She's very special to my family.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for this comment Sue!

[@Roy-gi5ul]

Such happy memories of sailing on both Waverley and Duchess of Hamilton with my parents back in the late fifties!

[@RichardParker-hc6dn]

What a amazing trip. Never have seen a real paddle streamer in action before up this close. Thanks Steve for this wonderful experience.

[@user-qf1vx2wn2w]

Yes I have taken a trip on this beautiful paddle steamer in a place called Penarth in the vale of Glamorgan South Wales

[@jenniferlevine5406]

That was splendid! Thank you so much.

[@margaretmcmillan8999]

Brought back memories of summer holidays in Rothesay, then years later cruising on the Waverley with my now late husband.

[@billywatt1402]

I wish I could have travelled on the steamer. Many years ago it visited Belfast but I missed an opportunity to travel from Belfast to Glasgow on it. However, about 19 years ago we visited Lake Lucerne in Switzerland and was able to do the round lake tour on the paddle steamer. A really enjoyable holiday as we visited many other beautiful places such as Zermatt. If I ever have a chance I’ll plan to visit the Waverley. Hope it keeps going for a long time yet.

[@user-qf1vx2wn2w]

It looks amazing

[@davidroberts7425]

I love going on the Waverley when she visits the South Coast and look forward to travelling again later this summer.

[@derkj.jansen3445]

Scotland never disappoints, greetings from Amsterdam

[@steve-marsh]

Hey Derek! Cheers and aw the best!

[@henkdeblouw4169]

What a fantastic and beautiful vessel. For sure I'll do a cruise with her next time I'm in Scotland. And yes, Scotland never EVER disappoints. Thank you Steve for this exceptional video.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much!!!

[@merryannmac8096]

I love this. What a special trip. Thanks for the lovely afternoon. Merry Ann from Minnesota It's my 79th birthday today...having a ball.

[@steve-marsh]

Belated birthday wishes Merry Ann! I trust you had a wonderful day! :)

[@merryannmac8096]

@@steve-marsh I had a great b-day, Steve. I got flowers, phone calls, cards, and email posts with silly emoticons. I also received nice presents. Now your wishes top the whole thing off. When is your birthday? It should be a wee national holiday!

[@francispagan9676]

Well done Steve. As an old Waverley fan myself I find this so wonderful to re-run. Oddly enough in 1960 I went on the old 'Queen Mary 11' from Glasgow to Tighnabruaich. Fantastic I do love the West of Scotland!

[@ronsavege8349]

You had a great day for it, thanks Steve, a wonderful share. Ron

[@Musician-Lee]

I’ve been on the Waverley when she’s been to the Bristol Channel. I just love those steam engines!

[@frankparsons1629]

Hi Steve, I have photographs of Waverley when she made a trip out to Steepholm in the Bristol Channel some 12 or 14 years ago. I was on Steepholm and took photos looking down the 200 odd feet to her standing off while a jolly boat ferried passengers to the Island and then later reversed the process to take them back onboard. As we left for Weston Super Mare in the evening light I took more photos of her as she swept past us and leaned into her turn to stb'd in the fading light and the fantastic colours in the sky reflected the dying embers of the sun. Wonderful memories! Thanks very much for your great video Steve.

[@flyingchilders]

Hi Steve, fantastic video, I am the chairman of the Scottish branch of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, I have shared your video on the Waverley Supporters channel, hopefully that will give you a few more hits 😀

[@ianmaonaigh7215]

Huge respect for the wonderful job you all do , Thank you

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Graeme! I just hope she has a great season, and a massive thanks to you and your colleagues for all you do!

[@bobkerigan1627]

Brilliant Steve, you picked a cracking day

[@mustafabeer1791]

Wow, best video yet Steve getting to see the glorious old Waverley in such good ship-shape condition. Thank you!

[@tsr207]

A high quality video essay of an excellent vessel in the stunning Scottish landscape - Steve once again makes you feel as if you "are there" with him. Broadcast standard.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much John!!!!

[@jmshrrsn]

Better than broadcast standard because it’s made with genuine passion. A rare thing nowadays on the legacy media with its formulaic approach to features and documentaries. Not that I’d know as I ditched my TV Licence 5 years ago after discovering how much better videos like this are!

[@paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd]

Steve gives you a personalized description and points out far more interesting things . You always feel you are there with him on the trip.

[@Tatia146]

Thanks for that! Great way to go down memory lane. Used to live near Dunoon and get the ferry to Greenock. So, missing Scotland!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along :)

[@justbehindthefunnels9988]

Was great to have you on board Steve!

[@roibertalba9424]

Made a great trip on it , love this boat , seen it so many times when i lived in Dumbarton and Later in Dalmuir !

[@hollyp218]

That brings back a lot of nice memories! Thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad to hear it :)

[@jennrodenbach4122]

What a beautiful day to enjoy a trip on a beautiful boat! You are right Steve...Scotland never disappoints!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@roseogrady8785]

How Wonderful is that.. 10 out of 10... Many Thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Rose!

[@petergoddard1960]

Thanks, Steve. Fabulous!

[@vivellasmum]

Wow lovely, I'm still finding your videos that fill my heart! I've seen her but didn't know she was Scottish, she comes to Dorset sometimes in the summer. Now I really want to go on her! Thanks for that lovely trip Steve, I hope you never run out of trip ideas!

[@REAL_MPSS]

I remember my Granny taking me on Waverley in the 70s.

[@bigwill4423]

Brilliant video Steve and what a beautiful old vessel! The knot you mentioned is known as a "monkeys fist" and is used as a weight on the end of a rope that is thrown to the dock when mooring......know this because my first job was as a deck hand in the merchant navy. Keep em coming Steve, beautiful scenery, absolutely loved this video!😎😎😎

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Will! :)

[@andrewwatkins5279]

I was privileged to go on the good ship Waverley when she was working the Bristol Channel with the White Funnel Fleet. We did Portishead pier to Ilfracombe via Penarth Pier to pick up the Welsh party. Day to remember, your Brilliant video brought her back in all her glory. I live in Bristol and it would be fantastic to see her again. She looks absolutely tremendous, massive credit to all the engineers and volunteers who keep her looking like that! Amazing! Thanks for your fantastic film. Regards Andy

[@PillSharks]

I believe she’s not allowed in the River now unless she has a tug which the Waverley can’t afford! so doubtful she will be in Bristol again but she still comes into Avonmouth.

[@gunarmeyer9954]

Brilliant video. Thank you very much for sharing. .Brings back wonderful memories 🙏

[@jimmymorrison8314]

I always wanted to go on the Waverley. She used to run in South Wales and do day trips from Porthcawl to Cornwall. There are old stories of how the folks in Cornwall could hear the Welsh men singing, far out to sea, after a good day on the lash, drinking the Cornish ale. Such a beautiful ship! Thanks Steve, that was quite profound for me.

[@royfearn4345]

I well recall a magical week spent Clyde Cruising with my Mum and Dad in 1956. The forward saloon of Waverley was where I first tasted poached salmon with new potatoes and fresh peas with mayonnaise. I still cook that delicious meal and remember those days. I also remember missing the pier at Tighnabruiagh on Duchess of Hamilton and having to do a 360 for a second attempt! Happy days!

[@morrisminor56]

Nice video thanks for that. I remember often seeing this ship near Weymouth in 82 as at that time I was a deckhand on a sea-link ferry doing the Channel Islands run.

[@volvot5boy]

Another trip for my bucket list👍

[@copper6600]

Such a wonderful ride on an old steamboot,Thanks a lot.

[@tonym480]

The magic of steam never gets old. I hope the Waverley will be visiting my part of the UK again sometime soon.

[@andrewyoung749]

dunno where you are but is due on south coast and thames from sep-oct

[@user-qf1vx2wn2w]

Very nice to be invited to the captain's office

[@jandoerlidoe3412]

Wonderful video what a fine ship in such a breath taking landscape scenery

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Jan!

[@stevea406]

simply stunning. I'd say the fellow who gave you the "command center" tour must have one of the best jobs in the world. thanks so much for sharing.

[@steve-marsh]

Not a bad way to spend your working day eh!?

[@sandrasimon3041]

Great video Steve. Used to sometimes catch the Waverly on holidays to Millport, many years ago. Been in the U.S since 1971. Still love that Old Lady ⚓

[@margaretsmallallan28]

She is a fine sturdy old "Lady" and at 75yrs old is a couple of years older than me! I wish that someone would give me the love and attention that gives her a new lease of life! My old Uncle told me about her on the "Tail of the Bank" when she was new, as his family lived in Helensburgh, on the north side of the Clyde. He settled in Argyll north of the river, which the Waverley covers in her tours each year. I'm so impressed with her, that I will be having a sail yearly on the old Lady! Thankyou . Tich.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Margaret! The volunteers who keep her running deserve a LOT of credit :)

[@ianmartinart]

Love your videos , Steve . Me and my wife are addicted . Well done 👏👏👏

[@slidingdownthehill]

Thanks for that , might just do a trip on the back of this video , well done. Last time i was on a paddle steamer was on Loch Lomond.

[@ThomasFMPayne]

I rode the Waverley from Dumbarton back in 1970. Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

That "wee chat" between the two old-timers got me choked up. What a beautiful trip that was Steve, thanks so much for taking us with you. It looked like a once in a lifetime journey indeed. Just stunning.

[@pollzieboo]

Lovely video, Steve! I went on the Waverley for my birthday one year, as she does a section of the season from Southampton and Portsmouth then round the Isle of Wight. Unfortunately on the day we sailed, we had to miss going round the Isle and went to Lymington instead! She's a real beauty and that trip lives long in my memory. I must get back on next year when she's here.

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks for the memories Steve that was a fabulous video I can’t wait for the full 9.5 hour long version 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Haha imagine it! :D

[@paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd]

❤This has made me want a trip Dunn the water. Thank you Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Pauline :)

[@pduffy421]

I used to be in a brass band called CWS Glasgow back in 1987. We played a concert on board the Waverley sitting in between the two chimneys. The band is now called The Cooperation Band, for a while it had the not so pleasant name of The Co-Op Funeralcare Band, glad they changed it. No one wants to think of funerals when they go to a concert.

[@katesterly547]

Once again you have taken me on a trip that I have wanted to go on forever. We still have paddle boats that run up and down the Mississippi River but I have never been on one and probably never will. Hi to Alicja. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Kate! I need to take Alicja for a cruise later in the year when we both have the day off together :)

[@RollingEye]

Great seeing the Vic in there as well

[@professorchris3515]

Excellent Steve. Thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Chris!

[@ianmaonaigh7215]

Terrific Steve 👏 , I'm a Bankie so ships in my DNA , and I see her passing to home most nights and never ever tire of her 😍 . She was built in that basin right behind the ' tall ship ' . Since you're a traveling man Steve , when you passed the stretch along at Bowling , it's the only place in the world to have a main road Dumbarton Rd , boulevard ( A82 ) , motorway ( A8 M ) , canal ( Forth & Clyde ) and river ( Clyde ) all running side by side . Loved it Steve , extra special thanks from your man on the Clyde , best regards

[@steve-marsh]

Hey Ian you're giving me some diamond information there for future videos! Cheers!

[@alisonlynn9178]

i love the waverley its the best

[@steve-marsh]

Hard to disagree!

[@thomasforsyth8329]

Thanks Steve for this great video, about 22 two years ago my Wife and I were on a trip to Iona from Oban on the Waverley, spending a few hours in Iona, that was a interesting day out on the pride of Scotland.

[@steve-marsh]

And I STILL haven't been to Iona!

[@mmichaelc]

Breath taking video. Thank you Steve for posting it !

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@Lee-70ish]

Great overview of this historic and unique vessel. Went on the Waverley as a boy and also a few years ago as a 65 year old Southend pier to Tower Bridge and back . The crowds filming from the shore and waving in London as the old girl spun around near HMS Belfast was amazing. Long may she steam.

[@steve-marsh]

Nice one! Amazing how much of a star she is wherever she sails eh? :)

[@davidblank9043]

I’m in love!!!...all that wood and brass!!! Thanks from New Scotland, Canada.

[@steve-marsh]

Ach David I wish she could make it across the pond, I'd be on that cruise for sure :)

[@johnburke5384]

Truly excellent video Steve, thank you !

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much John!

[@bobhewings6812]

Great old vessel Steve, and a credit to the trust that keep her seaworthy and still operating. Have been fortunate enough to have been on her twice. Like you I was stunned by the engine room and how quickly she still goes. Cracking video as usual mate, stay well.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Bob! Glad you've had the pleasure too!

[@jacquespollet7999]

Très belle vidéo qui donne vraiment l'envie d'embarquer sur ce magnifique bateau et découvrir l'Ecosse ...

[@mikecrean8849]

Great video again Steve. Did the trip many a time as a wee boy. Best memory was the first Saturday of the Glasgow “Fair” in 1982. As soon as the Waverley set sail, a large number of the Glaswegian passengers headed straight for the lower bar. There they remained for most of the day. Hardly saw any of the sights you showed us. Pity, it was a lovely day. By the late afternoon all you could hear was raucous singing emanating from the lower bar. Many had to be helped off when we docked again. No problems though and a merry time was had by all. Great days. Things much more sophisticated nowadays. 🙋‍♂️😀

[@kevjaffray]

Thanks Steve, I've never heard of the Waverley before but I'll definitely take a trip on it next time I'm in Scotland. What a beautiful ship, so historic.

[@steve-marsh]

Well worth a trip if you get the chance Kev!

[@sifrost6869]

Thanks for the video, it was wonderful

[@jmshrrsn]

First time on Waverley this summer when she was down here enjoying her Bristol Channel season. The engineer chatted to us at the end of the day saying he was the last of a kind. He is due to retire in a couple of years and worryingly finding a replacement - someone with steam experience - is proving very difficult. He suggested if nobody could be found, the Waverley may have to cease running excursions. Somehow though I think he’ll be persuaded to carry on . . . Anyway great video. Thank you!

[@judym5822]

What a fabulous steamer, so well looked after. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us x

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Judy! There are so many passionate people taking good care of her, great to see!

[@psmirage8584]

What a gorgeous journey. I would love to travel on that ship, with its clunking and rumbling. You can just feel its power. And the scenery, as usual, is incredible.

[@michaeljoseph9881]

Your reminds me of when I was a kid and couldn't lake there they used to bring barges and big big ships up through but the sense of redesigned to canal and I really like that we don't see anything in the International salt head 3 barges that were made in what was 1899 and they had all steam engines and I'm used to be really nice to listen to them during the day

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

I remember in the late 1970,s visiting the Waverley when she was docked on the River Tees as part of the Stockton Museum service, a very special ship, thanks for sharing the video Steve.

[@sandramckelvie9240]

Wonderful memories of sailing on the Waverley and many others between 1955 and 1960 when holidaying at Dunoon. Every stop played Scottish music as the steamer arrived and departed and it was really quite emotional at the time. Also recall the Scottish voices announcing “Steamer for Tarbet and Ardrishaig” - there were lots of steamers although not many paddle steamers. What a shame that children can’t experience what we enjoyed so much in those days!

[@normandalgarno3242]

Thanks so much Steve. All I can’t come up with is “brilliant “ . Sailed all around there in the sixties and seventies with my Dad. You had a wonderfully day for that trip cause it can get quite sporty out there.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, what a difference a nice day makes :)

[@wallydug2256]

Thank you for another great video, I remember as a wee boy going down the water, with my parents and big brother, we would either leave from the broomilaw or get the train to Craigendoran but whatever way we went it was always a great adventure, when we were underway my father would go to see the engine room and with him being an ex merchant navy engineering officer who served on the Russian convoys but after the war never returned to sea, I never wondered about him seeing the engines but years later found out he meant he was going to the bar, you always got a good meal usually we had steak pie and there would be a small band playing music and they would take up a collection, all very exciting for wee boys.

[@ZEKEV1]

Beautiful ship! Very fond memories of going to Lundy Island from Bristol Docks. Would love to travel on her again soon.

[@Bentcypress]

This trip would be worth making the journey all the way to Scotland from Milwaukee in the US.. Thanks Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

I wish she could cross the Ocean - I'd be on that cruise for sure :)

[@davehughes72]

Brilliant video Steve. Been lucky enough to taken many a trip on The Waverley, mainly from Largs but other locations around the west coast. A beautiful vessel in some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Dave! Glad you've had the pleasure a good few times!

[@tedf1471]

Travelled on it to Lundy Island. Suprisingly fast with a pulsing motion from the paddles. Escorted back by a pod of Dolphins, memorable!

[@crispyB]

Hi Steve, this is the best one yet. It's almost like being on the ship itself. Can't wait to try it myself.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Chris! A trip and restoration charity well worth getting behind with a sailing next season. Thanks so much!

[@crispyB]

I hate to be a pest, and I am not a video blogger. But my wife, who is an avid photographer, wondered what kind of camera you use. She loves the clarity. Thanks!

[@hughrainbird8190]

Steve, you're surpassing yourself! Such memories of cruises aboard this iconic vessel, now happily operating again after her latest re- boilering. I first sailed on her out of Oban during my first VIC32 voyage in 1983, as the "Puffer's" owner was a friend of the then Chief Engineer. It was a beautiful voyage down the Gulf of Kerrera, through the Corryvreckan, and Mull. Later with my wife we sailed "doon the watter" as part of an unforgettable "long weekend of steam" when we also rode the Fort William- Mallaig steam train, and cruised Loch Katrine aboard the "Sir Walter Scott". That's a beautiful trip, but sadly the old steamer is currently stopped awaiting replacement of her original boiler. Tighnabruaich has memories for me as we often called in there on our voyages around the Firth of Clyde aboard VIC32. On one occasion we emulated Para Handy, crossing the Kyle to land on the far shore, and give the Maids of Bute a "wash and brush up " with fresh paint. When she comes to the Thames, "Waverley" is always a great attraction, and I've enjoyed a couple of trips "dahn Sarfend" and out to the Thames Estuary aboard her. Hopefully I may be able to do it again this autumn if she makes her scheduled visit. My own boyhood trips " doon the watter" were much shorter and far less picturesque, on the old paddle boat Woolwich Ferry. I still have memories of "Squires," " Gordon", "John Benn", and "Will Crooks", and like the Clyde, London River was far busier in those days than now, with the ferries having to cross from side to side among a traffic of sea going ships and tugs with strings of lighters. As well as the cosy engine room atmosphere which you could sample from the passenger deck, there was also the atmosphere of the Thames, stirred up by the paddle wheels, and the river was by no means as clean as it is now! Thanks again for bringing back these marvellous memories with your latest video, it's great to go 🚶‍♂️ with you!

[@steve-marsh]

Awesome comment as always Hugh, and I might even join you on one of the England cruises this year! :)

[@abrahamdozer6273]

Quiz answer: It's a "Monkey Fist" on the end of a "heaving line". That is VERY cool. I'm an old Navy Stoker from waaay back and the engine room is fascinating because everything is turned sideways and on its side to drive the paddles. Those Triple Expansion Clydeside steam engines transformed the shipping world in their time and they were being produced from the 19th century right up to the end of WWII. They' represent the best of Scottish ingenuity.

[@mstrdiver]

Beat me to it, darn it. Great call!

[@abrahamdozer6273]

@@mstrdiver ... another sailor, I see ...

[@alison__16]

Complete landlubber here 😁 but that knot fascinates me. I'm going to have to look up how it's tied now.

[@karentennant8573]

Have just watched your fantastic film of this lovely vessel. Went on it this Jubilee weekend to Dunoon. The sun shone and it was a glorious trip, wonderful way to travel and beautiful views. Your film really captures it and I certainly want to travel on it again😀

[@DerpyPossum]

Officially added to the bucket list! What a gorgeous vessel, indeed :)

[@brucie-of-bangor528]

What a magnificent vessel and beautifully restored, I saw it in Glasgow once, but it wasn't operating. The engine room reminded me of a particular ferry that ran in my home city (Sydney) between the city and Manly, the SS South Steyne, built by Henry Robb of Leith in 1938. As a kid, we used to catch it between the city and Manly to go surfing, and us kids would spend the whole trip mesmerised by the triple expansion steam engine. Steve, bananas are considered bad luck on boats when going out fishing, and they were always banned on my little fishing boat. I hope you did not jinx the Waverley!! Finally the knot looks like a Turks Head Stopper, tied to stop the rope running through a block at the end of the rope.

[@steve-marsh]

Wonderful childhood memories! Oh nooooo! I'm sorry about the banana Waverley!

[@flyingscot47]

Many happy memories of the Waverley sadly she no longer docks at Ayr----her engine room is something to behold.

[@andrewyoung749]

doing ayr 3 x this year,, they are looking at expanding back into it

[@McSynth]

Wonderful video Steve ! Brought back more than a few memories of sailing on The Waverley to Rothesay from Craigandoran (during the fair fortnight) as a kid. Seeing the engines was always the highlight of the journey.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! :)

[@nanja43]

That was amazing. Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada

[@gizmo98632]

Goodness!! That ol girl is chuffin right along! Pretty stinkin fast for her age and propulsion type

[@pete_bluscorp7718]

Loved it Steve, stunning boat, thx for sharing mate

[@FrankC321]

When I get to Scotland, I'm doing PS Waverley! Super nice people on board 'eh? Heck, when I get to Scotland, I'm going to work on PS Waverley! Cheers Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha! :D

[@FrankC321]

@@steve-marsh When I get that deck hand job on PS Waverley, I'll get you and Alicja free passes! But, don't hold your breath. (Sad emoji)

[@craigmollins8057]

A great video as always Steve, a very special ship for me,

[@marilynscott2662]

We,ve been on the Waverly a few times from Bristol.over to Wales.It was a wonderful day out