Paddle steamer Waverley cancels sailing from Holyhead

The Waverley will visit North Wales been June 19 and June 22 2026 but will no longer be calling at Holyhead <i>(Image: Carl Bishop / Rhyl Journal Camera Club member)</i>
The Waverley will visit North Wales been June 19 and June 22 2026 but will no longer be calling at Holyhead (Image: Carl Bishop / Rhyl Journal Camera Club member)
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The world’s last seagoing passenger paddle steamer will no longer be calling at Holyhead during its four-day visit to North Wales.

The Waverley had been scheduled to sail from Holyhead on Friday, 19 June, for a Holyhead to Great Orme and Puffin Island cruise.

However, Stena Line Ports is currently carrying out a major programme of infrastructure improvements at the port.

These essential works are affecting day-to-day operations, meaning the port has been unable to accommodate the Waverley on this occasion.

Stena Line Deputy Harbour Master, Michael Coates, said: "Stena Line Ports is currently delivering a significant investment programme at Holyhead Port to strengthen its infrastructure and future resilience.

"As a result of these essential works and the impact on our daily operations, we are extremely disappointed that we are unable to accommodate Waverley Excursions on this occasion.

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to welcome you at another time. We would be delighted to showcase the port and its improvements in the future."

As an alternative arrangement, Waverley will now operate a sailing from Liverpool on Friday, June 19, offering passengers the opportunity to visit Llandudno or remain aboard for a scenic cruise around Great Orme and Puffin Island.

Any passengers with a pre-booking can transfer their ticket at no additional charge to any other sailing this year or next, even if it's a more expensive cruise option. Or they will be offered a refund.

There is limited availability left for North Wales sailings. To book, click here.

Friday, June 19

  • Liverpool to Llandudno (one way) - Availability
  • Liverpool to Cruise Great Orme & Puffin Island - Availability
  • Liverpool to Llandudno - Availability
  • Llandudno to Cruise Great Orme & Puffin Island - Availability
  • Llandudno to Liverpool (one way) - Availability

Saturday, June 20

  • Liverpool to Llandudno (one way) - SOLD OUT
  • Liverpool to Llandudno - SOLD OUT
  • Llandudno to Cruise Anglesey Coast & Great Orme - SOLD OUT
  • Llandudno to Liverpool (one way) - Availability

Sunday, June 21

  • Liverpool to Llandudno (one way) - SOLD OUT
  • Liverpool to Llandudno - SOLD OUT
  • Liverpool to Cruise Great Orme & Puffin Island  - SOLD OUT
  • Llandudno to Cruise Great Orme & Puffin Island - SOLD OUT
  • Liverpool to Llandudno (one way) - Availability

Monday, June 22

  • Liverpool to Llandudno - Availability
  • Liverpool to Cruise Colwyn Bay and Great Orme (disembarking at Llandudno 2nd call)  - SOLD OUT
  • Liverpool to Cruise Colwyn Bay and Great Orme (returning to Seacombe only)  - SOLD OUT
  • Liverpool to Llandudno (returning to Seacombe only)  - SOLD OUT
  • Llandudno to Cruise Colwyn Bay and Great Orme - Availability
  • Llandudno to Seacombe - Availability
  • Seacombe to Llandudno - SOLD OUT
  • Seacombe to Cruise Colwyn Bay and Great Orme  - SOLD OUT
  • Seacombe to Llandudno - SOLD OUT

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