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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Book NowRegional departure by coach, then enjoy a direct journey to London and our hotel for a two-night stay.
If you'd prefer, you can make your own way to London and join us at the hotel.
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!
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.
After checking out of our hotel, our coach will transfer us into central London for a final few hours of free time.
The coach will set off for home in the early afternoon. If you have chosen the join at the hotel option, you can make your own way home at your leisure.
You will stay for two nights at the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, London.
Location: 163 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SJ
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. *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.Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
