Explore the river from the City of Southend-on-Sea

Grab a chance to vist one of the many fantastic riverside towns aboard our fantastic River cruiser. With day trips to Gravesend, Rochester, Chatham Dockyard and the Red sand Towers, there really is pleanty to see and do.

Take a day out for sightseeing at some of Kent’s hidden treasures, and maybe do a spot of shopping, trying out the local restaurants or bars or join us for a fun filled trip to the Dockyard festivals.

All trips to and from Southend include Pier entry within your boat ticket.

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All Cruise experiences depart from: Southend Pier head, City of Southend-on-sea, SS1 2EH

RESTRICTED DISABLED ACCESS

Due to the boarding arrangments at Southend Pier it is currently not possible to board wheelchairs or scooters. This is due to the pier height from the water and the nessessity to board via the intertidal public slipway. At low water this slipway can be slippery and may have aslight covering of seaweed although, if you are able to walk/climb a flight of stairs unassisted then joining the vessel will not be an issue. (Please see banner photo above with reference to the steepness of the ramp at low water).

Prams/Pushchairs must be left at the top of the pier and will be loaded by a crew member.

DOGS

Dogs (accept assistance dogs) are sadly not permitted on Southend Pier, therefore we are unable to accept dogs on our tours.

THIS WEEKS CRUISES

from Southend pier

Season starts 1st April 2023

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Maunsell Forts (Red Sand Towers) Tour

Booking now from 1st April 2023

Take a three hour cruise from Southend Pier to the Eerie World War 2 Maunsel forts , called the Red sand Towers.

These Historic monuments stand in the estuary some 9 miles from Southend and 5 Miles from Whitstable. It will take approximately an hour to reach the Towers and will pass by the Mulbury Harbour (Pheonix unit) and Shoebury boom before crossing the Shipping channel towards the Isle of Sheppey.

You will get chance to take plenty of photos in and around the towers as our vessel is small enough to pass between and under the structures. (We do not allow anyone to board the structures)

If your an avid photographer, grab your long lenses to see if you can snap photos of the Pregrine Falcons.

Upon our return we will pass via the SS. Richard Montgomery before crossing back towards Southend PIer.

Onboard facilities include a Bar, selling Alcoholic and soft drinks and light snacks. A small Toilet is also available onboard.

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Adults £27,

Child £22,

Concessions £25,

Family £85,

Under 3's Free

Please note: Trains are now operational

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NOTE: All departures are subject to weather and sea state.

If cancellation is nessessary, you will be notified no later than 2000pm the night before departure and will be offered an alternative date or a Gift voucher valid for 1 year to use on any future tour.

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Lunch in Kent

Most Thursday's from 1st April 2023

Take a trip across to Queenborough to explore a quiant fishing village in Kent. You will be given time ashore to have a spot of lunch and take a wander. (Lunch not included)

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Itinary

1115 Depart Southend

1200 Arrive Queenborough

Approximatly 4 hours ashore.

1600 boat departs Queenborough

1600 Arrive Southend

Prices:

Adult £24

OAP £20

Child £17

Family £65 (2+2)

Under 3's Free (But must have a ticket)

Note: All ticket prices include Southend pier train tickets.

(Open returns are not available on this tour)