River activity today
The following are further links to companies and organisations that currently use the river for business and pleasure.
Clydeport
Clydeport manages the operational harbours including King George V Dock and Rothesay Dock. They are also responsible for managing the safe use of the river from the Clyde Estuary to the Albert Bridge in the centre of Glasgow.
PS Waverley
The Waverley paddle steamer runs regular summer trips from Glasgow and around the Clyde estuary. She also spends the winter tied up at the Science Centre. The Waverley, built in 1947, is the last sea going paddle steamer in the world.
Clyde Marine
Although based in Greenock, Clyde Marine's vessles can often be seen in Glasgow. They provide a wide range of charter services for business, education and pleasure
Seaforce
Seaforce provides training, safety and workboat services cover on the Clyde and further afield. They also offer fast powerboat rides. They run from the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour to the city centre, Erskine Bridge, Dumbarton Rock, Kilcreggan and sometimes further afield.
Yoker Renfrew ferry
SPT continue to operate a passenger ferry across the Clyde betwen Yoker and Renfrew.
Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
The college, based in the Gorbals, uses the river for training purposes and is also the base for fire and rescue services on the river. They have plans to expand their water based facilities.
Sea plane service
Loch Lomond Seaplanes operate a service from Glasgow from a pontoon at the Glasgow Science Centre.
Tall Ship
Go aboard the Glenlee, Glasgow's resident tall ship and explore the realities of life at sea.
