The world famous paddle steamer departed from the pier at 4.30pm, taking passengers on a sell out afternoon cruise to Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters.
The paddle steamer will return to Eastbourne tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22) departing the pier at 9am for another sold out cruise to the Solent, the Isle of Wight coast and the famous Needles Lighthouse.
On the return leg Waverley will steam into Portsmouth Harbour with views of the Historic Naval Dockyard before berthing at the International Port where passengers will transfer onto coaches for return to Eastbourne.
The Waverley previously visited Eastbourne in 2024, however, its 2025 voyage to the town was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.