Thames Estuary Cruises
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More than a trip around the bay, choose to sail on our historic Barge Power Cruise on our Rigid Inflatable Boats (RiB) or motor on our Pilot Boat
Reserve a place(s) on one of our regular trips or places on one of our Specialist Conducted Cruises purchase a family ticket or charter a whole boat for parties of up to 12
Buy in advance to mark a Birthday, Anniversary or just for fun Sailing Vouchers can be used on any of our trips subject to space availability
N.B You must ring number on confirmation email/voucher before setting out for the port as all trips are weather dependent & are subject to cancellation at skippers discretion
SB Greta under full sail & one of our RiB's
The Motor Pilot Vessel the X-Pilot
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Useful General Information
Excursions are to the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats, the Sea Forts at Red Sands, Shivering Sands & Knock John
Queenborough & Garrison Point, the Swale, the Kingsferry Crossings & Seal Watch, Faversham Creek & Seasalter, Whitstable Harbour, Herne Bay Pier & Reculver Towers, Margate Sands Seal Watch & discovery trips
Southend Pier, around the Isle-of-Sheppey to Nore Sands taking in the wreck of the SS Montgomery
Special trips can be arranged to along the River Medway, passing under Rochester bridge for views of the Castle & Cathedral
Chatham's Historic Dockyard to the Medway Forts, the Medway Piers, Thames Port & Stangate Creek
Secure your place(s) with a deposit for each person the balance is payable in cash on the day of sailing
Barge Sailings
A leisurely way to see the sights up to 6 hours & normally run through the summer season from Whitstable Harbour
Regular brews of Tea & Coffee are provided freely on the Barge, do bring your own food & other liquid refreshments
Being on deck wear suitable clothing to stay warm & dry
Navigate for pictures & history of our Thames Sailing Barge
Rigid Inflatable Boat (RiB)
RiB Power Cruises leave from Neptune's Arm Jetty Herne Bay & Whitstable Harbour Slip by the RNLI Station
Trips are up to 2 hours & our Specials may cover up to 40 nautical miles
The RiB's are very fast so we recommend you wear adequate clothing & a spray jacket, self inflating life jackets are provided
Details of the RiBs & what you can see on an Offshore Cruise Wind & Power
Pilot Vessel
Laid down in 1967 the 62 foot long 72 ton Ex-Pilot worked at Gravesend on the River Thames, facing harsh conditions she was renounded for reliability. These days she's a charter vessel licensed to carry 12 passengers with spacious upper & lower decks the X-Pilot offers a stable platform for photography, film & TV shoots
Her cabin interior is spacious with TV, DVD & Video facilities along with a dining area & superb galley with fitted cooker, kettle, fridge & microwave. In addition there's a flushing loo & large washroom for a great level of comfort for those corporate days
Fishing - The X-Pilot is an extremely well equipped vessel. Fitted with GPS, colour fishfinder, spacious decks & superb stability helps make her the ultimate fishing experience for standard trips of 8 hours
The X-Pilot's is owned & skippered by Alan Littleworth, born on the banks of the Thames he's a proud Cockney & experienced boatman who knows the Medway & its waters well. A member of the Professional Boatman's Association he holds Maritime, Coastguard Agency Boatmaster's Licenses & is a First Aider
Useful General Information
Car Parking: Herne Bay - Pay &
Display at Neptune's Jetty Whitstable - Pay
& Display at the Gorral Tank opposite the Harbour
Cameras may be brought on all trips at your own risk, beware of sea spray, waves & wakes from ours & other vessels, especially whilst we're under power on the RiB's
We recommend use of sun glasses, sun hats & UV sun protection for all trips
Safety first, vessels are skippered by competent crews with marine radio, life preservation & safety equipment aboard
We work closely with the local harbour authorities, the RNLI, Coast Guard & Local Council
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Bookings can be made on-line with secure payment through Paypal
Please email for Corporate Sailings & Special Bookings
N.B. Last on-line booking dates shown are firm, we cannot promise to validate your on-line booking if payment made after close date
| Summer 2008 Assorted Trips £ Various |
Vessels from North Kent Coast Harbours, Estuaries & Rivers from spring to autumn. Listed Sailings are from Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sheerness & The Medway. N.B Diary dates published are not extensive but 'Sailing Vouchers' may be purchased & used on all sailings with space available | Sailing Vouchers |
| Friday 9th May 2008 Red Sands Forts £40 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @12.30 - 17.30 for approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Wednesday 7th May |
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| Saturday 10th May 2008 Red Sands Forts £45 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @08.00 - 14.00 for an approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Thursday 8th May |
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| Sunday 11th May 2008 Red Sands Forts £45 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @08.30 - 14.30 for an approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Thursday 8th May |
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| Friday 23rd May 2008 Red Sands Forts £40 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @12.00 - 18.00 for an approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Wednesday 21st May |
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| Saturday 24th May 2008 Red Sands Forts £45 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @12.30 - 18.30 for an approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Thursday 22rd May |
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| Sunday 25th May 2008 Red Sands Forts £45 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @08.30 - 14.30 for an approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Thursday 22nd May |
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| Monday 26th May 2008 Red Sands Forts £40 |
A leisurely Barge Sail Tour to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts, see the massive towers of the complex at close quarters.
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour @09.00 - 15.00 for an approximately 6 hour excursion into the Thames Estuary which
also takes in the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Last on-line booking Midnight Thursday 22nd May |
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| Friday 30th May 2008 Medway Barge Match £35 |
Sail from Whitstable to Gillingham onboard Greta & participate with us in the Medway Barge Match.
` This ultra camera friendly sailing leaves Whitstable Harbour for the Match between 11.00 - 17.00. N.B This is a one way trip
putting ashore at Gillingham after the Match, you'll need to organise transport home from there Gillingham, it's a Special price with limited space Last on-line booking Midnight Tuesday 28th May |
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| Sunday 1st June 2008 Gillingham - Whitstable £35 |
A leisurely Barge Sail sail from Gillingham to Whitstable Harbour
` This camera friendly sailing leaves Gillingham Strand @10.00 - 15.00 for an approximately 5 hour excursion back to Greta's summer base
a unique one way trip takes in the Isle of Sheppey Eastern edge of the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats & more Last on-line booking Midnight Tuesday 28th May |
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Leisurely weekday Barge Sailings into the Thames Estuary are camera friendly & include the Maunsell Sea Forts, the Windfarm on the Kentish Mud Flats, Round the Island, &Wreck of the Montgomery. Sailing are from Whitstable Harbour & normally around 6 hours Purchase a Weekday Sailing Voucher More Information |
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Leisurely weekend Barge Sailings into the Thames Estuary are camera friendly & include the Maunsell Sea Forts, the Windfarm on the Kentish Mud Flats, Round the Island, &Wreck of the Montgomery. Sailing are from Whitstable Harbour & normally around 6 hours Purchase a Weekend Sailing Voucher More Information |
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Power Cruises into the Thames Estuary from Whitstable or Herne Bay to see the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats Purchase a RiB Windfarm Voucher More Information |
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Power Cruises into the Thames Estuary from Whitstable to the Wind Farm & the Maunsell Sea Forts at Red Sands. From Herne Bay The Wind Farm & Shivering Sands Purchase a RiB Sea Forts Voucher More Information |
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Power Cruises into the Thames Estuary from Whitstable to Margate Sands for Seal Watch via the Windfarm & the Maunsell Sea Forts. Discovery Cruises to the Windfarm, Red Sands, Shivering Sands, Knock John & Reculver Purchase a RiB Seal or Discovery Voucher More Information |
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Power Cruises with the family (2 adults & 2 children) into the Thames Estuary from Whitstable or Herne Bay to the Windfarm & the Maunsell Sea Forts or a Discovery Cruise to the Windfarm, Red Sands, Shivering Sands, Knock John & Reculver Purchase a RiB Family Voucher More Information |
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Motor Cruise the River Medway, Round the Isle-of-Sheppey to the wreck of the Montgomery, venture into the Thames Estuary. See the Sea Forts, the Windfarm on the Kentish Mud Flats, spot seals in the Swale, slip into Faversham Creek, View Seasater & the marshes, Whitstable Harbour, Herne Bay or Reculver & normally around 6 hours Purchase a Weekday Motor Pilot Voucher More Information |
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2008 Season |
Motor Cruise the River Medway, Round the Isle-of-Sheppey to the wreck of the Montgomery, venture into the Thames Estuary. See the Sea Forts, the Windfarm on the Kentish Mud Flats, spot seals in the Swale, slip into Faversham Creek, View Seasater & the marshes, Whitstable Harbour, Herne Bay or Reculver & normally around 6 hours Purchase a Weekend Motor Pilot Voucher More Information |
Booking Terms: You must confirm your place(s) by a telephone call to our skipper(s) number as shown on deposit notice in advance of sailing date
All trips are weather dependant, whilst we will endeavour to give adequate notice of cancellation, clients need to accept trips may occasionally be subject to late cancellation
In which case an alternative date will be offered. At the discretion of the operator full refunds will be given up to 48 hours if voyage is cancelled due to adverse weather or mitigating circumstances
The final responsibility to check sailing will go ahead as scheduled is the passengers
The oporator reserves the right to amend or revise trips as necessary in the interests of clients safety
Third party insurance is provided excluding personal effects carried at own risk