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See the Seven Sisters from the water on a 1.5‑hour cruise from Newhaven Marina to Cuckmere Haven. Expect close cliff views, seabirds, seals and local smuggling lore from veteran skippers.
See the Seven Sisters from the water on a 1.5‑hour cruise from Newhaven Marina to Cuckmere Haven. Expect close cliff views, seabirds, seals and local smuggling lore from veteran skippers.
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Operated by Maverick Boat Adventures · Newhaven, East Sussex
The boat slips free of Newhaven Marina and the water immediately takes the lead: turquoise patches ripple under a low chalk rim, the sea daring you to look closer. Within minutes the white faces of the Seven Sisters cliffs rise, ridged with old landslips and streaks of flint, the coastline reading like a slow-motion geological page-turner.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal fitness required; suitable for most ages and mobility levels with assistance available
Most trips depart from Newhaven Marina and return there; the route visits Cuckmere Haven and passes Splash Point and Hope Gap.
Yes — the operator notes wheelchair and stroller accessibility, infant seats and assistance for boarding.
Common sightings include harbour porpoises, grey seals and coastal seabirds such as kittiwakes and fulmars, especially in spring and summer.
Trips may be cancelled for safety in high winds or heavy seas; the tour offers full refunds if cancelled at least 24 hours prior or by the operator due to weather.
The South Downs coast holds a strong smuggling legacy and coastal industries; many local families once ran small‑scale fishing and clandestine trade along these coves.
The cliffs are actively eroding and managed for public safety; visitors are encouraged to avoid cliff edges and to follow Leave No Trace principles to protect nesting seabirds and fragile chalk habitats.
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