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  30 min trip - I did the 30 min trip really enjoyed it lots of interesting info would recommend. Thanks Tina

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16 August 2026

star rating  Super seal safari  - 9am start on a fairly calm hot day. Simple and clear briefing before departure then off we went to sea. The 1940’s lifeboat, long retired from service, looks so outdated... read more

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14 August 2026

star rating  Lovely Summer Boat Trip 🧡💙  - We organised two trips for a beach Team Away Day - it was fabulous! Beautiful boat, interesting hearing the history of the coast and the crew were great. 100% recommend.... read more

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13 August 2026

star rating  Vintage lifeboat seal safari  - Went on the seal safari, Great boat trip ,Weather was great, All the staff very friendly and pointed out points of interest, Had binoculars you could use, Just generally chatted... read more

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13 August 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 bookInfo@vintagelifeboattrips.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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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. #WhitstableHarbourDay #AccessibleWhitstable #FamilyFun #MaritimeHeritage #VisitWhitstable [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). ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful Summer Holiday Bay Trips available on most days ..Please, email Sue 🙂 for more information, availability & booking ..Info@vintagelifeboattrips.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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