Balmoral’ returns to Briton Ferry for one-off voyage this summer

The historic portside and old industrial town of Briton Ferry is to play host once again to the veteran passenger ship the ‘Balmoral’, which was built in 1949 and has now been welcoming passengers on board for over 65 years.

The historic cruise leaves the Quays wharf by Brunel Dock on Sunday 21^st August, sailing at 9.00am for Ilfracombe and Lundy Island via Porthcawl and returning to Briton Ferry at 9.15pm.

After being launched back into active service last year, the Balmoral is once again offering visitors a taste of post-war sea travel, as they take in the beauty of the Exmoor Coast.

Neath Port Talbot Council Leader Ali Thomas OBE said: “This cruise is now becoming an event that people in Neath Port Talbot and the surrounding area can look forward to annually. I am delighted that this veteran ship is being kept in excellent condition, and I hope that Briton Ferry will play host to the Balmoral for many years to come.”

Local Councillor and organiser with the Briton Ferry Balmoral Group, Cllr Hugh James, said: “As a local councillor for the Briton Ferry west ward, I am very proud that the Balmoral has returned again to make a trip on Sunday the 21^st from the Quays at Brunel Dock, to sail to Ilfracombe and Lundy Island.”

Visit www.whitefunnel.co.uk or call 0117 325 6200 to book your tickets. Alternatively, you can pay on board.

Car parking is available at the Council’s offices at The Quays, Brunel Way, Baglan Energy Park – £2 all-day.

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Photo:

The Balmoral’s sister ship The Waverley heads down the River Neath towards Baglan Bay on an excursion in May 1988.