Cruise Experiences

For many years paddle steamers such as the “Medway Queen” have offered trips across the Thames Estuary to the world’s longest pier at Southend. Join us on this fantastic day out to once again have fish and chips on the beach, visit Adventure Island or ride the train to the end of the pier. Time ashore will vary depending on tides but we aim to give you about 4-5 hours of free time.

Note: Southend Pier is accessible via a steep ramp. This is not suitable for wheelchairs or for the mobility impaired.

Approximate timings

Departure  09:00am                   Rochester Riverside

Stop off     10:30am                   Queenborough to collect 

Arrival        11:00am- 11:15am   Southend Pier

(Approximately 6 hours ashore)

Departure    16:45pm                  Southend Pier

Stop off       17:30pm                  Queenborough. (drop only)

Arrival          19:00pm                 Rochester Riverside.  

*timing may vary depending on the tide.

Onboard facilities include a Bar, selling Alcoholic and soft drinks and light snacks. A small Toilet is also available onboard.

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NOTE: Departures are subject to weather and sea state. If cancellation is nessessary, you will be notified no later than 2000pm the night before departure and will be offered an alternative date. 

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Take a Trip from Sun Pier to the Eerie World War 2 Maunsel forts , called the Red sand Towers.

These Historic monuments stand in the estuary some 9 miles from Southend and 5 Miles from Whitstable.

It will take approximately an 2.5 hours hour to reach the Towers and will pass by the numeorus Island forts that have guarded the Medway Estuary since the 1860's. 

You will get chance to take plenty of photos in and around the towers as our vessel is small enough to pass between and under the structures. (We do not allow anyone to board the structures).

If your an avid photographer, grab your long lenses to see if you can snap photos of the Peregrine Falcons.

On the return journey we will pass round the SS. Richard Montgomery (outside the exclusion zone) before returning back up the Medway to Rochester.

A full commentary is available on the vessel along with a Bar and Toilets.

NOTE: All departures are subject to weather and sea state. 

If cancellation is nessessary, you will be notified no later than 2000pm the night before departure and will be offered an alternative date or a Gift voucher valid for 1 year to use on any future tour.

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