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Clyde Cruises are currently operating a riverbus service on the Clyde from the city centre to Braehead.
Lead Partner: Clyde Cruises
Other Partners: Clyde Waterfront Glasgow City Council
Website: www.clydecruises.com
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Location:
Clyde-wide
Description:
The regular service provides a route along the river to the Braehead Shopping centre, with stops at Plantation Quay (the Science Centre) and Yorkhill Quay (for the Riverside Museum).
Popular with tourists and local people alike, this is a great way to get about the city in summer. The Clyde Cruises route is seasonal, with daily sailings from May to October.
Trialled with support from Glasgow City Council and Clyde Waterfront, thousands of people have already enjoyed a unique view of the river and the regeneration that is taking place on its banks.
This historic ferry route has been reinstated to provide a passenger ferry service to the new Riverside Museum. The 5 minute crossing provides a link from Govan subway station to Glasgow's new transport museum.
Current status:
The service is currently running during the summer season.
14 May - 14 October 2012
Timescale:
In operation summer 2012, till October
Cost:
Support of up to £30,000 and further marketing support from the Clyde Waterfront Strategic Partnership and Glasgow City Council.