Waverley Paddle Steamer at Ayr and sailing up the Clyde past Holy Isle and Arran.

The Waverley Paddle Steamer arrives at Ayr, picks up new passengers and sets sail out into the Firth of Clyde toward the beautiful island of Arran, sailing past the Holy Isle. This simply has to be one of lifes wonderful and truly elegant Victorian pleasures. If you have not yet tried a cruise on the Waverley, I urge you to do it soon, the summer cruising season from June to October is all too short!.
For our American, Canadian, Australian and European cousins, a day trip up the Clyde from Ayr docking at Largs, then accross to Millport on the isle of Cumbrae, from there to Rothesay on the isle of Bute on the way to Tighnabruaich and onward to Tarbert and a cruise up Loch Fyne.
At the top of the Kyles of Bute, we pass through a narrow channel with rock outcrops only feet from the paddle boxes on either side. To port the steep banks on Bute and to starboard the 1,600 foot Ben Bhreac make for the most spectacular cruising imaginable, all topped off with a lovely meal served in the elegance of the onboard restaurant. The steady slapping rhythm of the paddles, the hiss of steam and the wonderful aroma of the gigantic, living steam engine make this one of the worlds truly un-missable and memorable experiences.

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