Waverley to escort Cunard's newest ship down Firth of Clyde
Built in 2023, Queen Anne is the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. At 1,058ft in length, she carries just under 3,000 passengers and 1,225 crew.
Named after the first monarch of Great Britain, Queen Anne has already made her mark, having visited Scotland for the first time last year. This third visit to the Clyde follows her second call on Sunday, May 25.
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Captain Dominic McCall, Master of Waverley, said: 'To sail Waverley alongside Queen Anne will be a very special moment. Two ships, generations apart, each representing a different era of shipping history. It's a proud occasion for everyone involved and a rare spectacle for those watching on board with us. There is no better way to experience this moment than from the decks of Waverley.'
Waverley has previously escorted several famous liners, including the world-renowned Queen Elizabeth 2, herself built in Clydebank. Now, Queen Anne will join that proud tradition. Seeing Queen Anne from the decks of Waverley will be a spectacular sight and one not to be missed.
Passengers can step aboard at Dunoon, departing at 4.45pm and returning at 8.30pm, or Greenock, departing at 5.30pm and returning at 9.15pm.
Passengers who join Waverley from Largs, departing 12 noon and returning 7:30pm that day, will enjoy the Queen Anne escort as an added highlight to their afternoon cruise of Loch Long and Loch Goil.
Waverley (Image: Supplied) The special sailing comes as Waverley starts her 2025 summer season on Glasgow and the Clyde Coast from Friday 27th June to Monday 25th August.
This year's programme is especially significant as Waverley celebrates 50 years of sailing in preservation. Over the next eight weeks, Waverley will offer a wide variety of cruises, welcoming passengers aboard at 18 ports around the Clyde coast including Glasgow, Greenock, Largs, Dunoon, Ayr, Brodick, Rothesay and Millport.
Tickets for all sailings can be booked in advance at waverleyexcursions.co.uk or by calling the booking office on 0141 243 2224.
Tickets can also be purchased on board Waverley.
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