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The Waverley Leaving Llandudno Pier

21st June 2026

Waverley birthed at the end of the pier

Waverley Berthed and Crowds on the Pier

Bow of the Waverley berthed at the pier

Bow of the Waverley, Berthed

When I arrived at the end of the pier, I was lucky to find a spot to take photos from. I also had a fifteen-minute wait for it to depart. As you can see in the photos above and below, the boat was full. Everyone was waiting patiently for the departure and a cruise around Puffin Island.

Stern of the Waverley berthed at the pier

Stern of the Waverley, Berthed

Preparing to leave

Getting Ready to Leave

Leaving, one

Leaving

Leaving, two

Stern View

As you can see in the photo above, the ship is very wide because of the paddles, which must cause problems when the boat is being berthed at a dock or pier.

Leaving, three

Side View with the Little Orme in the Background

Passing the Little Orme

Passing the Little Orme

Passing the pier

Out at Sea

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First Published: 21st June 2026

Author: Paul Chappell

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