Steamship Shieldhall Steam to the Solent 70th anniversary

Steam down Southampton Water to the Solent as Shieldhall celebrates her 70th birthday! We will pass the depots that Shieldhall served when in the service of Southern Water at Snow Hills Copse; Marchwood and Woolston – and look out for some 1950s theming, food and drink and entertainment on board! See the departure of the cruise ships Iona, Virtuosa, Sky Princess Ventura and Celebrity Apex - always the chance to sound our whistle and play the ‘Shieldhall Organ’!As part of your cruise, see the impressive engine room with its original steam engines at work and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork; admire the ship’s steam assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic); talk to the Captain and our volunteer crew; listen to an informed commentary on the sights and sounds of Southampton Water and the Solent; pass close to the great ocean liners and container ships; walk the teak decks; relax in the Saloon with our wide range of refreshments including tea / coffee; a range of bottled beers; wine and hot and cold food, including ice cream, available on all trips. Courtesy parking is available close to the berth.Children will have fun with our interactive Shieldhall Log Book, collecting stickers from various stations on board!