Explore The Thames Estuary with us & see some wildlife on the way.

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##We highly recommend you contacting us by email or phone before making this booking to check availability & tidal heights Email info@brownesthamesestuaryboattrips.co.uk or call +44 7590637233

Rates:

• Starfish: £400.00 (cost is for 6 passengers. Add additional passengers up to 9 in total for £60.00 per person) Minimum hire charge of £400.00 applies.

Duration:

2 hours

Please Note:

You must e-mail: info@brownesthamesestuaryboattrips.co.uk to arrange the departure time & pick up point.

About:

This trip gives you a chance to spot seals off the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.34 miles into the Thames Estuary. The original wooden Pier was built in 1829 and replaced by the iron structure in 1889. You will also get to see the Mulberry Harbour (phoenix unit) which dates back to WW2 which were temporary portable harbours developed for rapid unloading of cargo onto beaches during the Normandy invasion in 1944. Two Tree Island is a great place to spot wildlife & numerous birds along the fantastic nature reserve so bring your camera! Leigh Marina which was called Johnson and Jago Boatyard in 1978 is situated in the quaint fishing village of Leigh On Sea, Essex, along the coast from Southend On Sea. Also in close proximity to the marina, is Two Tree Island which is part of the National Nature Reserve, a 640 acre island noted for its outstanding beauty and varied wildlife.

Join me, Angus the skipper and our beautiful boat “Starfish”(9 seats) for a memorable day on the river.

More info:

Hopefully we will get to see some wildlife (ie: seals & birds) & big container ships out at sea.

We have a small toilet on board Starfish. We kindly ask that you go before we depart if possible.

All safety procedures and practices: When you come aboard Starfish a brief 5 minutes safety talk will be given before we set out to sea. Life jackets will be provided to those that choose to wear them (optional). Under 16`s by law must wear them at all times while onboard our boats.

What you can bring:

Please bring appropriate clothing to suit the weather of your trip. Hats, sunglasses, sun cream, waterproofs, woolly hat, towel & change of clothes. The weather can change very quickly out at sea so please be prepared for everything. We provide Guy Cotten waterproof jackets/smocks onboard if needed.

Please bring a plastic bin bag to take ALL of your rubbish home with you & do not throw any litter into the sea.

You can also bring your own but ALL food & drink must be consumed outside on deck & not in the wheelhouse. There are no cooking facilities onboard. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Lots of water is a good option to keep you hydrated at sea.

If you have a camera or binoculars you are very welcome to bring them out as there will be some great photo/video opportunities.

Places to Eat & Drink:

We are offering an afternoon Tea onboard our boats at £18.00 per person from Sara's Tea Gardens in Old Leigh. Please contact me if you would like to arrange this. *Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

https://www.sarasteagardens.co.uk/

No1 Cockleshed Restaurant is a family owned and run bistro style restaurant with view across the Thames estuary and the workings of the cockle sheds in Old Leigh. For dining and drinks, we have a cosy restaurant and a dog friendly terrace which is open all year round. You can see Angus and his boats from our terrace, so it’s the perfect location to have dinner, drinks before or after your voyage. For bookings please call: 01702 474961 or email: info@no1cockleshed.co.uk

https://no1cockleshed.co.uk/