ICONIC paddle streamer The Waverly returned to Penarth at the weekend as part of its cruise of the Bristol Channel.

The world’s largest seagoing paddle streamer docked in Penarth on Saturday, June 1 after successfully being introduced to the Bristol Channel in 2023, after a five-year absence.

The Waverly will sail the Bristol Channel until Sunday, June 23.

Here are some pictures from our reporter Elizabeth Birt who was onboard the Waverly as it docked from Penarth.

Penarth Times: The Waverley arrives in Penarth.The Waverley arrives in Penarth. (Image: newsquest)The Waverley arrives in Penarth on Tuesday, June 4. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: A look inside the WaverleyA look inside the Waverley (Image: newsquest)A look inside the Waverley as it leaves Penarth. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: On board the Waverley On board the Waverley (Image: newsquest)On board the Waverley. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: Front of the Waverley Front of the Waverley (Image: newsquest)Front of the Waverley. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: The Waverley sailing the Bristol ChannelThe Waverley sailing the Bristol Channel (Image: newsquest)The Waverley sailing the Bristol Channel. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: The Waverley sails the Bristol ChannelThe Waverley sails the Bristol Channel (Image: newsquest)The Waverley sails the Bristol Channel. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: View of the Severn Bridges from the Waverley.View of the Severn Bridges from the Waverley. (Image: newsquest)View of the Severn Bridges from the Waverley. Picture: NQ StaffPenarth Times: View of Clevedon harbourView of Clevedon harbour (Image: newsquest)View of Clevedon Harbour. Picture: NQ Staff

Penarth Times: Waverley Life Buoy.Waverley Life Buoy. (Image: newsquest)Waverley Life Buoy. Picture: NQ Staff

The Waverley will be back in Penarth on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 8, 9 and 10. For more information check the timetable online.