Explore the meeting point of the Swale and Thames Estuaries.

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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: Price upon request

There will also be an extra charge of £35.00 to drop off any passengers in Whitstable Kent on one of the pontoons & we only get 15 mins slots.

Duration:

2 hours (each way)

Please Note:

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

About:

You will get to see most of the sights on our trips over to Whitstable. Perfect for people wanting to go for a long weekend away.

Whitstable is a town on the north coast of Kent adjoining the convergence of the Swale Estuary and the Greater Thames Estuary in southeastern England, five miles north of Canterbury and two miles west of Herne Bay. The 2011 Census reported a population of 32,100. Whitstable has long been famous for its oysters, which still play a central role in Whitstable's commerce and culture. Native Oysters have been harvested in Whitstable since Roman times, and while these can sometimes be harder to get hold of, there are also plenty of locally grown rock oysters to be enjoyed.

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/