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Leigh Marina, High Street, Old Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ES (please wait outside the big white gates & we will come & let you in. Do not enter the marina without a member of our team), or Leigh On Sea Cockle Beach, Old Leigh, Essex (nearest postcode: SS9 2ER). Opposite No 1 Cockleshed Restaurant. Behind the Orange Cockle Boat Liberator or on Osborne`s Dock (opposite The Crooked Billet Pub). Keep a look out for a “MEETING POINT SIGN” on the Cockle Beach. We will confirm on your boat itinerary on where to meet us.
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We are offering an afternoon Tea at £18.00 per person from Sara’s Tea Garden in Old Leigh.
You can also bring your own food & drink but ALL food & drink must be consumed outside on deck & not in the wheelhouse.
There are no cooking facilities onboard.
Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
If you would like more information or want to arrange the afternoon tea, please contact us.
EXCELLENT Based on 97 reviews Maria Knight1 November 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were absolutely buzzing after our private boat trip with Brownes. Such an amazing tour of the Thames Estuary, visiting many of the WWII relic's, with a surprise dolphin performance around our boat. Skipper Angus & Henry were experienced, showed care for their passengers and ensured our safety at all time, an added bonus that they were brilliant company too. We can’t wait to experience another trip in the future!! ⭐️KMDT5 October 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Scattered my dogs ashes today and hired these guys. They were amazing and highly recommend them.MONKEY7773 egdh15 September 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went on an open water swimming trip with Brownes and it was a wonderful experience. Angus went above and beyond to make sure we all had fun . Highly recommend 👌Allison Small21 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent trip out with Angus yesterday scattering ashes. Very well organised and safe, excellent quality boat, Angus was very sensitive and made the trip happen despite the sea being a bit swellyDina Hirani17 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where do I start I cannot thank you Angus enough, from the minute I enquired about shattering my grandads ashes to the day boarded the boat. Very professional and so family friendly, made it so personal for my family and I. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Made an emotional day very special for everyoneLiz Collis13 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a lovely couple of hours out on the Boat. This was a special trip to finally release my husbands ashes in to the sea. It meant a lot especially as southend and leigh on sea were his favourite happy places to be. Thank you to Angus for making it special. Would love another trip on this boat again.Christian Luft5 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic family experience out on the Starfish boat this weekend exploring the Thames Estuary for 4 hours seeing the impressive Maunsell Forts out past Isle of Sheppy and the SS Richard Montgomery near the Medway. Angus was an excellent skipper / host - friendly, professional and very knowledgeable, making sure we were all fine at all times. A wonderful trip to celebrate my wife’s birthday and highly recommended. We will do another trip with him for sure in the future.Sharon Edmonds4 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a beautiful experience scattering our stepdads ashes with Angus on his boat. He was very thorough with h&s and took all our needs into consideration. He was good company and made suggestions on the trip and let us make up our minds what to do. He was very helpful getting my 92 y o mum onto the boat😂. Thankyou for this lovely experience.Ian Greenway28 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Browns took us out on the river yesterday for the scattering of my Fathers ashes. Angus could not have been more helpful or understanding. He did a great job not only of skippering the boat, but understading and adapting to our needs. He aslo did a great job of helping us board mostly non-boat people, include one 91year old. Thank you Anguskeith wright23 June 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Angus was a great skipper, we had a lovely trip out beyond Southend Pier . Nice boat. Fantastic service. We would highly recommend this skipper and boat.Showing only 4-5 star reviews
The tides in Leigh on Sea do not wait for anybody. The time on your booking is very carefully calculated and is the time we must meet to depart for your trip. If you do find yourself running late or stuck in traffic, please notify us immediately. We will then make the judgement if we will still be able to depart, however any time missed cannot be added to the end of your trip and you will lose that time.
The 50% deposit paid to secure your trip is non-refundable. If we cannot find a suitable alternative date to accommodate your trip, we will offer you the 50% balance you paid as a refund. You will not get the non-refundable deposit back, this can only be used towards another trip.
Our passengers safety is our main priority and if for any reason the weather is too dangerous to go out in, your trip will be cancelled. We will give you as much notice as possible and the weather is checked in the days leading up to each trip. The non-refundable deposit and any balance paid will then be used towards re-booking your trip. Once at sea, if we have to turn back due to bad weather we cannot offer a refund for this as this is out of our hands and your safety is key.
There is no minimum age as long as all children are accompanied by a responsible adult and are on their best behaviour!
Our trips are tide dependant but we are able to go out on most days, its just up to you to get in touch with a date and we will try our very best to accommodate you!
Yes! All of our trips are tailor made and the routes we take depend on what you would like to see on your trip (time and tide dependant). If you have any ideas in mind, please let us know when requesting your booking so we can tell you if they are achievable.
Yes of course, as long as all rubbish is taken with you when you depart, feel free to bring your own food and drink on board. We have no cooking facilities. Plenty of water is also recommended.
We are happy for you to bring your furry friends onboard, however dogs must remain on the deck, they are not allowed inside in the wheelhouse. Please also ensure any mess is cleaned up.
Layering is key for our trips! It can be significantly colder at sea so always ensure you have a coat with you. The majority of your trip will be spent outside on deck so waterproofs are a good choice as it is possible the spray will get you wet when onboard. In the summer months, always wear a hat and ensure you have suntan lotion with you. There is no shelter for shade on deck so please ensure you have taken this into consideration when deciding what to wear.
Sensible footwear is a must onboard our boats! Trainers/deck shoes are a good idea – we suggest you leave your high heels at home!
No, unfortunately not. Although we do offer seal spotting trips, this cannot be guaranteed (although we do see them a lot!) and we accept no responsibility if you are not successful in sighting any.
Alcohol is allowed, but only in moderation. The boat will turn back to shore if there are any overly intoxicated passengers onboard who are causing disruption to the trip, but please do feel free to bring a glass or two to enjoy yourselves!
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Leigh Marina, High Street, Old Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ES (please wait outside the big white gates & we will come & let you in. Do not enter the marina without a member of our team), or Leigh On Sea Cockle Beach, Old Leigh, Essex (nearest postcode: SS9 2ER). Opposite No 1 Cockleshed Restaurant. Behind the Orange Cockle Boat Liberator or on Osborne`s Dock (opposite The Crooked Billet Pub). Keep a look out for a “MEETING POINT SIGN” on the Cockle Beach. We will confirm on your boat itinerary on where to meet us.