Whitstable Vintage Lifeboat Trips

15/10/2026

Once again we have to thank all the crew at Iron Wharf Boatyard for their hard work getting Chieftain out of the water and in to her winter shelter. This isn’t straightforward and involves craning out of the water on to a special trailer, moving her to our shelter where she is then craned on to a small carriage the yard put together this summer for us before she is pushed inside. All done with great care and patience. Now the maintenance begins. Thanks all.

15/09/2026

And that’s a wrap for the 2026 season. We’ve finished earlier than usual this year due to essential engineering works at the harbour.
We’ve had a great time once again meeting lots of passengers old and new. We have hosted an engagement and an Indian festival celebration . Chieftain and her crew carried out two rescues (the same fisherman two weeks apart) which continued the retired Lifeboats record of helping those in trouble at sea and had lots of other interesting days out on the water.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported us this year and all those who chose to spend some time out on the water with us.
We look forward to doing it all again next year after a well earned rest.

14/09/2026

Thought we would share the latest two fantastic pictures of "The Chieftain" taken by our friend Simon at Skyfairy with one of his drones.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the last chance this year to take one of our trips around the bay before we close early due to engineering works at the harbour. Our ticket hut will be open from 11.00 with trips running from 12.00.

07/09/2026

Lovely morning for our lovely half hour bay trips.
Last week and a bit of our sailings due to essential harbour maintenance works starting next week.
Last day open 15th Sept.
If you would like to book, please email me /Sue...

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15/08/2026

Such a wonderful time at Whitstable Harbour Day..
Still offering our lovely Summer Holidays half hour bay trips tomorrow afternoon till mid Sept..

Please, email Sue to book

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11/08/2026

Looking forward to a great time this Saturday.

Whitstable Harbour Day 2026 ⚓💙
Free family fun all across the harbour — from miniature trains and seaweed secrets to vintage lifeboat trips and RNLI demos. Come explore, discover, and celebrate our maritime heritage.



[Image description] A blue‑and‑white illustrated poster for Whitstable Harbour Day 2026. It features nautical graphics including waves, a lighthouse, a sailboat, and a deck chair. The poster lists all‑day attractions across different harbour locations: East Yard (shipwrights, tackle, youth maritime opportunities), East Quay (kids fun cabin, miniature railway rides, truck simulator), West Yard (charity stalls, environmental groups, fire and rescue, model boats), South Quay Shed (shops, cafés, seaweed secrets exhibition), RNLI Lifeboat Station (open day), Harbour Pontoon (vintage lifeboat trips), and Long Beach (National Coastwatch Institution open day).

08/08/2026

Wonderful Summer Holiday Bay Trips available on most days ..

Please, email Sue 🙂 for more information, availability & booking ..

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21/07/2026

Wonderful Summer Holidays bay trips now available on most days with tide and weather conditions allowing..

Please, email Sue 🙂 for more information, availability & booking..

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26/06/2026

Seal Safari 7.45 am tomorrow, Saturday 27th June - Late cancellation 🦭 availability for two ..
Please, FB message or email me, thank you. Sue

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23/06/2026

Late availability for our Seal Safari this Saturday at 7. 45...
Please, email for more details...

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