We’re giving away 2 tickets for the Glasgow – Braehead River Ferry Service! The Clyde River Bus service between Glasgow and Braehead will launch on the 14th May. Why not hop on and hop off to visit some of Glasgow’s best attractions including Glasgow Imax, Glasgow Science Centre, Braehead Shopping Centre, The Riverside Museum, The Tall Ship, BBC studios, or Glasgow City Centre…

How to enter:
To win 2 adult return tickets simply tell us your favourite or most memorable experience of one Glasgow’s attractions! The funniest and most quirky entry will be chosen to win the first tickets of the year!
Leave a comment on our Facebook or Twitter page to enter the competition!

T&C’s
Competition closes on Sunday 13th of May at 5pm and his/her name will be announced on Clyde River Bus Facebook page on Monday 14th May.One winner will be chosen and will win 2 adult return tickets for the Braehead/Glasgow Service. Tickets valid until end of 2012 service. Clyde River Bus have the right to cancel at any time.

Glasgow’s River Link Ferry is the most entertaining and relaxing method of transport on the River and it’s back this year with bang!

Enjoy the river views from the open deck or take cover inside the heated, sheltered cabin.

With convenient pick up points in the centre of Glasgow (Broomielaw Pontoon), Pacific Quay (Glasgow Science Centre) and Braehead Pontoon, our regular service ensures comfortable, reliable transportation along the river.

Why not hop on, hop off and take the family to visit some of the following attractions:

• Glasgow City Centre
• Glasgow Science Centre
• The IMAX cinema and Glasgow Tower
• Glasgow’s Exciting Digital Media Quarter, housing the famous BBC studios
• Braehead’s Clydebuilt Museum
• Braehead Shopping Centre
• Glasgow Riverside Museum
• The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour (Glenlee) 

Glasgow City Sightseeing
We also have joint tickets available with Glasgow City Sightseeing to give you the complete tour of Glasgow by land and
water!

Improvements to our Ferry service for 2012

• Online Booking facility- making it easier and more convenient to book the Ferry Service

• 2 vessels operating during July and August on the Glasgow to Braehead route meaning a 45 minute frequency rather than 90 minutes and later departure times

• Larger vessels operating at the height of the season meaning more people to enjoy the service

• Specialty trips – Glasgow by Night, River Clyde Shipping & Heritage, River Clyde Architecture, Whisky on Water, Comet Anniversary
Cruise

• “Clyde Quiz” available on board for Children

• Joint ticket with Glasgow City Sightseeing – you can now buy 1 ticket for the bus and boat!
Discount at the Tall Ship with your ferry ticket

• New departure point from Glasgow City Centre – underneath Glasgow Central Railway Bridge, directly opposite the Jurys Inn Hotel on Jamaica Street – closer to City Centre

DOWNLOAD THE CLYDE RIVER BUS 2012 INFO LEAFLET HERE: CLYDE RIVER BUS 2012

 
If you like Clyde Cruises on Facebook or Twitter then there is a chance you will be interested in The Clyde River Bus. Why not nip over to Clyde River Bus’ Facebook page or follow them on Twitter and you will be kept up to date on The Clyde River Bus

Glasgow City Sightseeing:

You can now buy a joint ticket that allows you to use our Glasgow to Braehead service and the Glasgow City Sightseeing tour bus! It’s the complete tour of Glasgow by land and water!

Simply buy your tickets on board one of the Glasgow City Sightseeing tour buses, our Clyde Clippers ferry or online to receive fantastic discounts on our joint ticket!

Adult: £14.00
Concession: £11.00
Children: £6.00

For more information the timetabling of this service you can visit clydeclippers.com OR citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk

The Tall Ship at the Riverside Museum

Explore every nook and cranny of the fascinating Tall Ship, the Glenlee based at the Riverside Museum! A great experience for all the family!

Simply present your valid Clyde Clippers ticket to receive £1 off admission prices at the Tall Ship. Visit www.thetallship.com

Don’t forget you can keep up to speed with all our news, events and promotions by joining us on Facebook or following us on Twitter so pop over just now and become part of our online community…

On Saturday our Cruiser was part of an Contemporary Art Event that took place at The River Clyde. We are so pleased to say that the day was a great success and the organisers from  Nothing about us without us is for us’ were delighted with the turn out for the event

The theme of the event was focused on sending messages across the river from Govan to the Riverside Museum. The photos featured here are of the Choir on the Clyde. To see more photos of the event check out the organiser’s Facebook Page.

The Contemporary Art group is a community project in Govan and consists of a series of workshops where people will get to make their own boats with Galgael, and will write their own “message missiles” that will all be sent across the River Clyde from Govan to the Riverside Museum this Saturday (28th April, 1-4 PM). The idea behind the project is focused on projecting sound from one side of the River to the other using unusual but obsolete technology.

More info for the event and the workshops can be found on the website www.aboutuswithoutus.com ,or can be followed on the Twitter feed @Govanbeacon

The event has already had high profile attention from the Herald and has many partners including the Riverside Museum, Tall Ship, Galgael and Glasgow Life.

The day is expected to be filled with fun and everyone is invited to come and check it out! Our normal Ferry Service will operate and for those of you using the ferry you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the days activities as you cross the river to visit the Riverside Museum.

Clyde Cruises are delighted to be attending this year’s VisitScotland EXPO as part of the Discover Invercyde Group’s stand M12.

The premier business to business travel trade event is taking place next week (25th and 26th April) at The Royal Highland Centre.

We are delighted that Discover Inverclyde invited us to join them as part of their stand along with Inverclyde Leisure, Stepwell Cookschool, Clyde Cruises and the Chartroom in Inverkip.

The VisitScotland EXPO brings together the premier of the Travel and Tourism industry under one roof. We operate throughout the West Coasts of Scotland providing coastal tours and we are passionate about promoting Scotland as a tourist destination. We have strong existing partnerships with Destination Marketing Companies and Tour Operators and are looking forward to meeting new, prospective partners at the event next week.

We’d love to hear which Cruises you like the look of so join our Facebook page and let us know.

River Clyde Architectural Cruise: 90mins £20

Join us for this fascinating cruise depicting the growth and development of Glasgow illustrated by the stunning architecture and bridges seen from the River. Departing from the City Centre Pontoon, we sail upriver before turning at the Glasgow Weir. The vessel will then proceed downriver to the Millennium Bridge prior to returning to the City Centre Pontoon.

Comet Anniversary Cruise: 2hrs £25
Special Sailing to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the steamship Comet

Whiskey on Water Cruise: 2hrs £30
Enjoy a leisurely sail on the River Clyde, down to Clydebank’s famous Titan Crane whilst “Journey with Taste” tantalize your taste buds with their tailored whiskey tasting session onboard. Explore the rich variety of Malt Scotch Whiskey that only Scotland can produce whilst sailing on the world famous River Clyde.

River Clyde Shipping & Heritage Cruise: 2hrs £25
Learn about the ships and shipyards that made Glasgow famous and the Clyde world renowned. Our highly knowledgeable guide will talk you through a fascinating cruise visiting 4 shipyards and 3 docks.

Glasgow by Night Cruise – Check website for dates: 90mins £20

See the River Clyde in all its splendour as the City’s famous landmarks and bridges are lit up, creating a fascinating, atmospheric trip along our beautiful river. Includes live commentary.

*Departures available from Braehead / City Centre
* Ticket prices from £20 per person

*Visit www.clydeclippers.com for more info or to book

Children
We welcome children of all ages onboard. Our friendly crew are more than happy to share their sailing experiences with any budding young sailors! Our ‘Clyde Quiz’ will keep curious minds busy during the trip or encourage your children to take photographs of their favourite sights and enter our monthly Facebook competition!

Speciality Cruises

Our state of the art Catamaran is the ultimate in luxury and comfort.

Make your fundraising event instantly memorable by hosting it on a cruise
on the River Clyde.

The newest addition to the our fleet has been designed and built to the latest modern day design requirements and can hold approximately 250 passengers.

Entice your guest with an event to remember, a Midsummer BBQ, swinging Jazz Cruise or even sail alongside one of the largest and most famous liners visiting this summer!

We have the following facilities:
• Wide open viewing decks 
• Spacious, interior passenger cabin 
• Heated interior
  Fully stocked, licensed bar 
• Well equipped galley kitchen 
• Dance-floor
  Raised platform ideal for a stage or top table 
• Suitable for installing sound systems & AV equipment 
• Complementary chair covers 
• Disabled access on lower deck 

We can accommodate up to 250 passengers with up to 120 passenger for Seated Dining
 for Buffet Style Dining
 250 passengers.

How can the CLYDE CRUISES help us raise funds? 

Our standard 4 hour hire departing from Greenock, allowing direct access to some of the most scenic areas on the West Coast and through your ticket sales your and your charity could generate income of approximately £5000.

Ideas & Themes 

• Midsummer BBQ 
• Afternoon Family Adventure Cruise 
• Whiskey on Water 
• Wine Tasting 
• Casino Evening
• Champagne & Canapés Evening Cruise 
• South Sea Island Night 

If you are planning a Charity event and are looking for a venue that is truly unique then get in touch. We would love to discuss your thoughts and plans. Contact Julie Reece on 01475 721 281 or email her on julie@clydecruises.com

Why not join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. We regularly update our page with news, events and competitions and would love for you to join our online community

]]> http://www.clydecruises.com/fundraising-event-with-a-difference/feed/ 0 http://www.clydecruises.com/essential-dredging-work-to-begin-at-kelvin-harbour/ http://www.clydecruises.com/essential-dredging-work-to-begin-at-kelvin-harbour/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:50:35 +0000 julie http://www.clydecruises.com/?p=2168 Temporary switch to Yorkhill Quay for Clyde Ferry service between Govan and Riverside Museum.

Kelvin Harbour will be closed for annual maintenance dredging from Thursday 12 April until Thursday 26 April. This essential maintenance dredging is needed every year to remove the silt that is washed down the River Kelvin.

During the two weeks when the Harbour will be closed, the Govan/Riverside ferry service will operate from the landing stage on Yorkhill Quay on the east side of the Riverside Museum. It will return to Kelvin Harbour on Thursday, 26 April. The ferry’s timetable will not be affected.To view the timetables please click here.

Kelvin Harbour is the small boat harbour in the mouth of the River Kelvin which was opened in 2011 as part of the Riverside development. It fulfils a number of purposes. It is the ferry point for the Govan/Riverside ferry which brings visitors to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship. It provides access to the river for members of the public who want to launch or recover their own small boats and is much used by kayakers. It also provides berthing for historic vessels that belong to the Clyde Maritime Trust and is the base for the SeaForce Power Boat School and the Sea Cadets Glasgow Unit. It can also be used by visiting yachts up to 14 metres and of moderate draught (2.5 metres max.) The harbour is operated by Kelvin Harbour Ltd, a subsidiary of the Clyde Maritime Trust, which owns and operates The Tall Ship at Riverside.

To allow the dredging to take place, the landing stages and boats will be moved to Yorkhill Quay, by permission of Clydeport. The dredging will take place in the week of 16 April by the plough dredger, Ben Crom, operated by Coastworks of Fairlie. Over the week Ben Crom will work 10 hours a day, and will plough out more than 1,000 m3 of silt for later disposal by Clydeport.

Visitors to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship will be able to watch the dredging operation from the west end of Pointhouse Quay but will be asked to stay clear on the Harbour slipway, unless they have a made a prior arrangement to launch a boat or kayak

The dredging operation will be managed by Kelvin Harbour Ltd, funded by Glasgow City Council, and will have in-kind support from Clydeport. The cost to the Council will be less than £14,000 and is part of the Council’s support for the Govan/Riverside ferry service.

Boaters and kayakers wishing to use the Kelvin Harbour slipway should contact: Andy Aire on 0141 357 3699

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The “Royal Route” is a unique sailing experience from Greenock through the Crinan and Caledonian Canals to Inverness.

This truly magnificent journey, made famous by Queen Victoria, is home to some of the most captivating scenery and abundant wildlife on the West coast of Scotland. A sail through the Great Glen, along the world-famous Caledonian Canal is an unforgettable sailing experience.

In order to make the excursion as flexible as possible you can book this trip in individual day journeys and join us on specific days, or you can book for the full 6 days. No sleeping berths are available onboard but you will receive a helpful information booklet to aid you with accommodation.

The sailing schedule has been arranged to allow you to base yourselves at Fort William on the nights of Thursday 26th April, Friday 27th April, Sunday 29th April, Monday 30th April and at Inverness on the night of Saturday 28th April, while also making stops in Fort Augustus, and various shore visits along the way such as West End of Loch Oich, Inverfarigaig Pier and Clachnaharry.  A fantastic opportunity to see the more beautiful scenery of Scotland.

Clyde Marine Services have produced a helpful information booklet to aid travellers with accommodation, restaurants and shopping but food and accommodation are not included in the trip. There are no sleeping berths available onboard.



 

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