A new river bus service is being launched on the River Clyde this summer, linking Glasgow city centre with Pacific Quay and Braehead. And, following successful trials last year, daily sightseeing trips from Pacific Quay, to Braehead and Clydebank are also being re-launched.
The new river bus service, called River Link, will be operated
by Clyde Cruises on the River Clyde. Running from May 26th -
September 10th, five days a week (Wednesday - Sunday), the MV
Fencer will offer at least three daily return services from the
pontoon at Braehead Shopping Centre (first 10:15) via the Science
Centre Pontoon at Pacific Quay to the Broomielaw in the city centre
(last 15:30).
Hamish Munro, managing director, Clyde Cruises, confirmed that successful
experience of operating the river bus this summer could lead to the
introduction of a larger clipper style catamaran on the route in
subsequent years. He said, "We are excited about the potential for
this service. Our experience last summer of operating sightseeing
trips on the Clyde suggests there is additional demand for this
more regular river link service from locals and visitors
alike."
Clyde Cruises' other vessel, the MV Cruiser, will restart daily
sightseeing trips at 1pm from the Glasgow Science Centre pontoon,
with stops at Braehead and Clydebank's Titan Crane, also between
May 26th and September 10th.
The sightseeing trips are closely linked to the Clyde Waterfront Heritage
Guide which offers twelve areas to explore along a thirteen
mile stretch of the Clyde, highlighting visitor attractions and
historic places of interest with travel information, web links and
maps.
The MV Cruiser will also continue to offer 'Classroom on the
Clyde' subsidised trips for schools between May and September,
linking Clyde Waterfront's regeneration and heritage with free
lesson plans for teachers available at www.clydewaterfronteducation.com
Derek McCrindle, Director of Clyde Waterfront said, "We were
delighted to support the launch of these new services which add yet
another dimension to the changing face of the Clyde in recent
years. We believe strongly that the river deserves to have services
like these and we hope that locals and visitors to the area will
support them, discovering for themselves in the process, the
fantastic visitor attractions and remarkable transformation that is
taking place on both banks of the river. The new services certainly
support Clyde Waterfront's strategic vision to develop a vibrant,
thriving river with people and communities at its heart."
The River Link service and sightseeing trips will receive financial
support of up to £30,000 and further marketing support from the
Clyde Waterfront Strategic Partnership and Glasgow City
Council.
Further information on the river bus service and sightseeing tours
is available by visiting Clyde Cruises or calling 01475 721
281.