Waverley Paddle Steamer and Tower Bridge Experience
Enjoy a weekend break to London with a difference. A truly magical experience awaits as we board the last seagoing paddle steamer, Waverley. As she slips her berth at Tower Pier, see the iconic Tower Bridge lift for us to pass through before sailing out of London on her journey to Southend.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 3 day itinerary
Regional departure by coach, then enjoy a direct journey to London and our hotel for a two-night stay. Following our hotel check in, we have the remainder of the day free for you to enjoy at leisure. Explore the ultra-trendy Canary Wharf or hop on the tube or DLR to explore further afield – the choice is yours!
Included Meals
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- London
Following breakfast, our coach transfers us the short distance to Tower Pier for the highlight of our weekend break.
Step aboard Waverley, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer, for an amazing experience. She was built to replace the 1899 Waverley which was sunk by enemy action on May 29, 1940, at Dunkirk.
After departing Tower Pier, experience the spectacular sight of Tower Bridge opening to allow us to pass under before charting a course down the Thames. There are plenty of outdoor spaces along with indoor cabins to enjoy your cruise. Drinks and snacks are available on board to purchase along with a shop to purchase a souvenir or two. We steam along the Thames passing Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena and through the Thames Barrier as we head towards the estuary before continuing our journey to the Essex seaside town of Southend on Sea. The highlights just keep on coming with this tour as Waverley comes into Southend and docks at the very end of Southend Pier. This is the world's longest pleasure pier stretching 1.33 miles out into the sea! Don't worry, we have included the Pier train to whisk you back to the prom or if you feel like a stroll, you are more than welcome.
We arrive into Southend at approximately 1:15pm where we have a couple of hours to enjoy this traditional seaside resort before our coach collects us for the journey back to London.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Waverley Paddle Steamer
- Southend
After checking out of our hotel, our coach will transfer us into central London for a final few hours of free time before we set off for home early afternoon.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Included Highlights
- London
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, London.
Britannia International Hotel
Situated on the water’s edge in Canary Wharf, the Britannia International Hotel is a modern, glass-fronted building close to the internationally famous business district. Offering superb views of the Thames and the London skyline, two on-site restaurants and two bars, the hotel offers a prime location for a stay in the capital. Executive rooms include more space than a standard double with en suite bathroom, complimentary Wi-Fi, TV, telephone and hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities. *Please note: this hotel is cashless. They only accept electronic payments such as debit cards, credit cards and mobile methods like Apple Pay for extras.Location: 163 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SJ
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Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Shower over Bath
General
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Dogs Allowed on Request
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
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Single Room Supplement from £59.00
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