Whitstable Vintage Lifeboat Trips

Welcome to the 2026 Season.

Owners and operators Richard and Sue would like to welcome you aboard our vintage lifeboat “The 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  Buddys first boat ride - We had such a great half hour trip with Vintage Life Boats! We took our one year old Labrador, Buddy, on his first boat ride, and we all loved it.... read more

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5 July 2026

star rating  Novelty relaxing boat trip  - We had a lovely boat trip! The staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable, it was a relaxed trip with the novelty of being on an old lifeboat. Excellent value... read more

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5 July 2026

star rating  A must do boat trip  - The sea looked calm so we decided we would take a 30 minute trip around the Whitstable bay.
The lady who booked our tickets was lovely and really pleasant and... read more

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3 July 2026

star rating  Perfect trip to see the seals  - I have been around the harbour with this company a couple of times previously. This time three of my family went out on the boat to see the seals along... read more

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30 June 2026
Seal Safari 7.45 am tomorrow, Saturday 27th June - Late cancellation 🦭 availability for two ..Please, FB message or email me, thank you. SueVintagelifeboat@outlook.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Late availability for our Seal Safari this Saturday at 7. 45...Please, email for more details...Vintagelifeboat@outlook.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Hot this coming week🥵How about a cooling Seal Safari this Sat 27th June at 7.45 on a calm 🌞 day?Please, email me or message through our website for more details. Thank you, Sue ...Vintagelifeboattrips.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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