Steamship Shieldhall

- Largest operational Steamship in Europe - Member of the National Historic Fleet - No 1 TripAdvisor ranking in Southampton - Run entirely by volunteers

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

A special sailing for 2026 will be announced on Tuesday 24th February at 8:00am.

We expect this voyage to be very popular, so please visit our website next week for full details and booking information.

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year for Shieldhall 🚢

From our 70th anniversary to welcoming thousands onboard, it’s been truly special.

🎥 Watch our roundup: https://t.co/QaUPrqp3Tv
Thank you to everyone who supported us — see you in 2026! ⚓️

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

🚢 Our 2026 Sailing Programme is LIVE!

After an unforgettable 2025 — celebrating 70 years and receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service — we’re excited to launch the first wave of our 2026 sailings!

Book now 👉 https://t.co/JRbPhiFbw3...

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Steamship Shieldhall looking stunning in the crisp winter morning sun here in Southampton.🌅

A big thank you to Jason Houlders for capturing this beautiful shot from the decks of Queen Mary 2 early this morning! 🚢

#steamship #shieldhall #southampton #wintersun

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

🚢 2026 Sailing Programme lands NEXT WEEK!

Our volunteers have been working hard… and on Mon 24 Nov our brand-new programme goes LIVE!

Click for details...

https://t.co/KuFVtYgqPn

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

📆 Our 2026 Steamship Shieldhall calendars are on sale!

🚢 Packed with stunning shots of Britain’s largest working steamship.
✨ All proceeds support her preservation.
📮 UK P&P included

Grab yours today! 👇

https://t.co/6Nhgl4pFqk

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Wishing you a spooktacular Halloween from all the volunteers aboard Steamship Shieldhall!

#steamship #shieldhall #halloween

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Our volunteers can’t wait to welcome the Sarah Siddons Fan Club aboard Shieldhall this weekend for some spooky Halloween tales of the sea! 👻

Join us on Sat 1 November — or grab one of the last few tickets for Halloween night itself, Friday 31 October!

https://t.co/eFVrz4EDgg

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Even though our 2025 sailing programme has now come to a close, did you know you can still support Steamship Shieldhall by browsing our great range of merchandise?

📷 Shop online: https://t.co/nuLzAzbmXD

Click the link for details...

[Paddle Steamer Waverley @PS_Waverley]

WAVERLEY & SHIELDHALL STEAM TOGETHER

Waverley captured as she steams past Steamship Shieldhall with whistles tooting during their special meeting on Saturday 13th September to celebrate Shieldhall’s 70th Anniversary.

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[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Join Chief Engineer Graham MacKenzie as he takes you deep inside SS Shieldhall’s boiler and engine rooms. Discover the very technology that once powered the great ocean liners of the past!

🎥 Watch the full guided tour now on YouTube: https://t.co/qjX8CvNHhZ

[🎧 Neil Sackley 📻 @djneilsackley]

Well hello @Shieldhall 👋#drone

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Our engineers Roz and Barry are busy onboard in the boiler room raising steam pressure ready for this weekends cruises!

Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟��� Visit our website for details…

#steamship #shieldhall #steam #ship #heritage

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Shieldhall’s triple expansion steam engines running full ahead this afternoon after a successful weekend in Poole!

#steamship #shieldhall #steam #ship #engines

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Shieldhall looking fabulous in the moonlight last night alongside Poole Quay... 🌙

Image - Jason Houlders 📸

#steamship #shieldhall #poole #dorset #moonlight

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Shieldhall passing Brownsea Island earlier today on her voyage to the Needles…

Thanks to Jason Holders for taking these lovely shots! 📸

#steamship #shieldhall #poole #dorset

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

🎉 Our crew’s buzzing — Shieldhall sets sail for Poole next Friday for her summer holidays! ☀️⚓

Join the celebration and cruise with us next weekend!🚢

🎟️ Book online: https://t.co/aBIctxaDN4

#SteamshipShieldhall #Poole #Dorset #HistoricShip #SummerCruise

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

This August, step aboard the largest operational steamship in Europe for cruises from Poole Quay to The Needles and the Jurassic Coast!

🎟️ Book now – https://t.co/aBIctxa5Xw
📞 Call - 023 8155 0242

#steamship #shieldhall #poole #dorset #summerholidays #comeandjoinus

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

Poetry in motion

#steamship #shieldhall #steam #steamengines

[Steamship Shieldhall @Shieldhall]

FINAL CALL!

SailGP is this weekend... book your tickets via our website!

https://t.co/avdqLZzN3L

#steamship #shieldhall #lastchance #SAILGP