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

avatar thumb Michele S
2 June 2026

star rating  Amazing seal trip around Whitstable bay  - Well didn't plan this little adventure until saw a cancellation notice appear on Facebook and thank goodness I did.

A very pleasant Sunday morning boat trip to see... read more

avatar thumb Karen B
31 May 2026

star rating  Seal Safari on the vintage lifeboat  - We had such a wonderful morning on this beautiful vintage lifeboat with family on the seal safari.

We saw 22 seals in their natural habitat and the whole... read more

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31 May 2026

star rating  Great Journey on Vintage Life Boat  - Had an Amazing experience on this Vintage life saving vessel around the Bay of Whitstable piloted by a great Skipper and a guide giving us plenty of knowledge of the... read more

avatar thumb Mark R
29 May 2026
Late cancellation - SOLD on our Seal Safari tomorrow at 9.45 ... Please, email me/ Sue..Vintagelifeboat@outlook.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday's Bays - 28th May ...Please, email Sue to book on board or pop down tomorrow.Vintagelifeboat@outlook.com ... See MoreSee Less
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whitstablevintagelifeboattripsOur Seal Safaris next week with availability on ...Sat 30th May 9am - 2 spacesSun 31st May 9.30 - 1 spaceMon 1st June 10am - 8 spacesTues 2nd June 10.45 - 1 spacePlease, email me / Sue &* or Pm..Vintagelifeboat@outlook.com ... See MoreSee Less
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