Valulla - Catamaran Cruisers - River Thames London Passenger Boats

Catamaran Cruisers - Reeds River Cruises

This Simplon Postcards page is one of a series on the excursion ships and ferries of the River Thames in London. This page covers the Valulla of Catamaran Cruisers.

Valulla joined Suerita in the Catamaran Cruisers fleet in 1973. She is 112 grt, 78 feet long and carries 254 passengers. She was withdrawn on 30th September 2007 when Catamaran Cruisers ceased their tourist services to Greenwich. She was the last of the Catamaran Cruisers fleet to be sold when bought by Dave Reed and his brother in spring 2008, presumably for charter use on the Thames. I will add a link to the company when it sets up a website.


Contact: www.reedsrivercruises.co.uk

Sections on this Page:-
Valulla (Catamaran Cruisers: 1973-2007)
Valulla (Reeds River Cruises: 2008- )

Thames Passenger Boat Pages:-
Catamaran Cruisers - Page 1 - company history
Catamaran Cruisers - Page 2 - the last day of Catamaran Cruisers services on 30th September 2007
Bateaux London - - successors to Catamaran Cruisers
River Thames Header Page - other operators
City Cruises
Crown River Cruises
Thames Clippers

Associated Pages:-
www.reedsrivercruises.co.uk - company website
UK Excursion Ships
Ferry Postcards
Cruise Ship Postcards
Ocean Liner Postcards
Simplon Postcards Home Page

References:-
Royal River Highway: Written by Frank L. Dix - published David & Charles 1984
Trip Out Guides - Written and published by G.P.Hamer - various editions from 1977 to 2012 consulted Trip Out Guides are available from Geoffrey Hamer, PO Box 485, Southall, UB1 9BH

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powered by FreeFind Valulla (Catamaran Cruisers: 1973-2007) Each image links to a larger copy Valulla joined Suerita in the Catamaran Cruisers fleet in 1973. She is 112 grt, 78 feet long and carries 254 passengers. Catamaran Cruisers official postcard of Valulla, as built with enclosed roof. Valulla in around 1990 Photo: © Ian Boyle, c.1990/1991 Valulla having her roof removed 1993 Photo: Catamaran Cruisers - Scan: The Liquid Highway Valulla in May 2003 Photo: © Ian Boyle, 26th May 2003 Valulla in July 2003 Photo: © Ian Boyle, 5th July 2003 Valulla at Southwark Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006 Valulla at Tower Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th May 2006 Valulla at Canon Street Railway Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006 Valulla at the Tower Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006 Valulla at Blackfriars Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th June 2006 Valulla at London Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th April 2007 Valulla at Waterloo Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007 Valulla seen from Princess Pocahontas Photo: © Ian Boyle, 23rd May 2007 Valulla at the Tower on the last day of Catamaran Cruisers sailings Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007 Valulla at the Waterloo Bridge on the last day of Catamaran Cruisers servicesPhoto: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007 Valulla (Reeds River Cruises: 2008- ) Each image links to a larger copy
Valulla joined Suerita in the Catamaran Cruisers fleet in 1973. She is 112 grt, 78 feet long and carries 254 passengers. She was withdrawn on 30th September 2007 when Catamaran Cruisers ceased their tourist services to Greenwich. She was the last of the Catamaran Cruisers fleet to be sold when bought by Reeds River Cruises in spring 2008. She later received a red hull. Contact: www.reedsrivercruises.co.uk Valulla on her way to Greenwich, partially repainted (for overhaul) Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008 Valulla seen from the Golden Jubilee Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th June 2009 Valulla passing under the Golden Jubilee Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th June 2009 Valulla passing the Royal Festival Hall and the Golden Jubilee footbridges Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st October 2011 Valulla seen from Westminster Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th June 2012 Valulla seen from Waterloo Bridge Photo: © Ian Boyle, 23rd September 2012 River Thames Header Page Ferry Postcards - UK Excursion Ships - Cruise Ship Postcards - Ocean Liner Postcards Top of Page - Simplon Postcards-Recent Updates - Simplon Postcards-Home Page ©1999-2007 Copyright Ian Boyle/Simplon Postcards (all pages on web site) All Rights Reserved Free Web Counter Times viewed since 21/09/2007: