Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Regatta cruise
On 30th August 2025
Join the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle on Regatta Saturday 2025 for a unique opportunity to welcome the the very last sea-going paddle steamer in the world - herself a unique vessel being the last coal-fired paddle steamer in the world.
KC, as she is affectionately called, will sail from Dartmouth at 15:35 on 30th August for a round trip cruise and will sail the lower reaches of the Dart before sailing out to the mouth of the Dart to meet Waverley on her entrance to the river after sailing from Torquay. Waverley starts her day sailing the south Devon coast from Plymouth to Teignmouth, Dawlish and Torbay. She will drop in at Torquay to embark passengers from this wonderful port town for the first time since the 1980's!
Tickets can be purchased for the KC cruise from our Dartmouth kiosk or at our Paignton Queen's Park Station in Paignton. Enquiries via telephone on 01803555872. Keep your fingers crossed for some lovely summer weather - 2024 was a little misty and dull but everyone had a wonderful day anyway!
You can catch all the information on Waverley's South West 2025 sailings on their website where tickets for her sailings can be purchased.
Reviews
- Sunny days - The river cruise was a delight, such a fun and knowledgeable crew member giving the commentary, really is a must if visiting the area.
- Lovely trip - The steam railway train is brilliant, the iconic click-clacking of the train was enjoyable to listen to and and the train ride had stunning views. The short ferry was also lovely (only about a minute or two).
- Lovely day out - We decided on a steam train and boat ride day. The train was lovely, and the boat ride was a lot of fun with an entertaining guide, which one of my teenage daughters found hilarious!