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.
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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.
If you have chosen the join at the hotel option, you can make your own way home at your leisure.
Our team (based right here in the UK) will be more than happy to talk you through things - just give us a buzz!
You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Stevenage or Aubrey Park Hotel, near St Albans.
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comfy coach
Step on board and
get snug in your seat...
Reclining
seats
Onboard
toilet
Arms and
footrests
Tinted window
with curtains
Air
conditioning
Overhead
reading light
You’ll take the road less hassled with our fully escorted coach holidays – no route planning, no maps, no sat navs. Look forward to comfort from the moment you hop on board to returning home with endless stories to tell!
Our coaches are designed for comfort – think reclining seats, arm and footrests, reading lights and panoramic views. You’ll find refreshments on board (hot drinks too, on selected tours!), plus a friendly crew to guide you every step of the way!
