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  Great vintage lifeboat excursion - Today we had an enjoyable and very informative tour on the vintage lifeboat. Richard and Chris greeted everyone on board. The tour departed on time, and it was lovely to... read more

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27 July 2026

star rating  Fantastic Experience  - From speaking to the amazing team about why we wanted to book a trip, too getting off the boat, they met all our requirements and so much more ... read more

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20 July 2026

star rating  Wonderful experience  - We had a wonderful trip with Whitstable vintage lifeboat trips. Sue couldn't have been more accommodating or thoughtful when we booked two trips as part of a family celebration... read more

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19 July 2026

star rating  Family outing  - We booked the whole boat for a large family outing of-11
The guide was most amusing snd the boat trip was good

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17 July 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..Info@vintagelifeboattrips.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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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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