Whitstable Vintage Lifeboat Trips

Welcome to the 2026 Season.

Owners and operators Richard and Sue would like to welcome you aboard our vintage lifeboat β€œThe Chieftain”.
Enjoy a 90 minute Seal Safari or a half hour Trip Around The Bay departing from the historic harbour of Whitstable, Kent.
We are a small local family run business with a warm and friendly welcome to make your trip aboard our lifeboat both enjoyable and memorable.

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star rating  Enjoyable,relaxing,fun,friendly team. - We went on the Whistable Bay Tour,which was Β£12 for 30 mins.
We got a lovely warm welcome from Sue ,the skipper and captain onboard,they are a lovely and... read more

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16 June 2026

star rating  First seal pup of the year  - We went on the seal safari on Sunday 14th June and had a fantastic time. Sue kitted us out with waterproof jackets incase of spray and Richard told us all... read more

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16 June 2026

star rating  Nautical but nice!  - Lovely experience and perfect weather and super friendly staff for a little 30 min jaunt around the bay for my wife's birthday. We hired the whole boat and... read more

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14 June 2026

star rating  Can’t wait till next boat trip - Fantastic from booking to getting off the boat

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2 June 2026
With good 🌞 weather this coming weekend ... Please, see our nextSeal 🦭 Safaris with late availability for this ... Sat 13th June at 7.30am& Sun 14th 8.30am JunePlease, PM on FacebookOr email me, Sue πŸ˜ƒ Vintagelifeboat@outlook.comThank you ... See MoreSee Less
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With good 🌞 weather this coming weekend ... Please, see our nextSeal 🦭 Safaris with late availability for this ... Sat 13th June at 7.30am& Sun 14th 8.30am JunePlease, PM on FacebookOr email me, Sue πŸ˜ƒ Vintagelifeboat@outlook.comThank you ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming wonderful Seal Safaris 🦭 this season...For availability, dates and more information please see our website... Vintagelifeboattrips.co.uk or please contact me / SueVintagelifeboat@outlook.com ... See MoreSee Less
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