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23-05-2025
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Popular summer cruises return to Southend Pier with new trip to historic town
MORE sightseeing cruises are coming to Southend Pier as a river tour operator has added new summer dates to its calendar. Jetstream Tours, which offers river cruises from the landmark pleasure pier, has announced new dates for its exciting sightseeing adventures. This includes trips to the historic Redsand army forts in the estuary, and quaint fishing village Queenborough. Also new for 2025 is a Rochester day-trip, where visitors can enjoy the town's Dickensian high streets, have a spot of lunch and have a browse in the shops. This day out also allows daytrippers to discover the historic relevance of the River Medway, sailing past Chatham Dockyard and Upnor Castle. Commentary along the way will point out more than just what you can see but allow you uncover relics of the deep, stories of battles and rebuilding. A Jetstream Tours spokesman said: "New dates have now been added to our website for July and August. Limited September also available. "Please check out our website for the dates of your favourite tour." Visit for more dates. Tickets range from £25 to £40 for adults, depending on the chosen trip, and infants go free. There are also OAP and family tickets to take advantage of.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Here are all of the river cruises setting off from Southend Pier this year
With the weather warming up and sights to be seen, the Echo have compiled a list of all the river cruises setting off from Southend Pier this year. Plenty of cruises will be on offer from operators Waverley Excursions and Jetstream Tours to explore the River Thames. Residents will be able to enjoy day trips on the historic Waverley ship along the River Blackwater, River Medway, and the Thames. The Waverley trips will return on September 24 and last until October 12. Meanwhile, Jetstream Tours will offer a variety of different experiences to enjoy. Rochester Day Trip With this trip, you will be able to walk the cobbled street of historic Rochester, and see Rochester's historic Castle, and Cathedral. You will also be able to explore the River Medway, sailing past Chatham Dockyard and Upnor Castle. Redsand Towers Tour This cruise will see you go from Southend Pier to the Eerie World War 2 Maunsel Forts, called the Red Sand Towers. It will take about an hour to reach the Towers, with the boat passing by the Mulbury Harbour (Pheonix unit) and Shoebury Boom before crossing the shipping channel towards the Isle of Sheppey. Upon return, it will pass via the SS. Richard Montgomery before crossing back towards Southend Pier. Lunch in Kent You will be able to venture out to Queenborough to explore Kent and enjoy some lunch. Those taking off on the cruise will be treated to a fully commentated with information about the history of the Thames, Medway, and Swale. You will pass close by Sheerness Docks, with the captain able to tell you all about the various cargos handled there. You can find out more at and
