Our Meeting Point:

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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Upcoming Trips

Public Shared Open Boat Trips Available:

 

We’re excited to announce our upcoming shared 4-hour boat trips! These trips will take you to Southend Pier, Mulberry Harbour, Shoebury Boom, the Red Sands Maunsell Forts, and the SS Richard Montgomery in Kent, before returning to Leigh On Sea.

 

Each trip can accommodate a maximum of 10 passengers. As these shared trips are limited throughout the year, we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.

 
Terms & Conditions:
Please note the following important details:
 
* A minimum of 8 passengers is required for the trip to proceed.
 
* All trips are subject to suitable weather and wind conditions for safety reasons and risk assessment requirements.
 
* If a trip does not meet the minimum passenger count or if weather conditions are unfavourable, we will unfortunately need to postpone or cancel.
 
* Departure is either from Leigh Marina or Cockle Wharf Beach. We will confirm on your booking confirmation & boat itinerary.
 
*Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. We also recommend allowing ample time to park your car and locate us at the address we previously sent.
 
*Just a friendly reminder: if you get lost or are running late, please call us directly at 07590637233
 
Here are the available dates in 2025:
 
* Sunday, October 19th: Meet at 08:45 hrs
* Saturday, October 25th: Meet at 12:00 hrs
* Sunday, October 26th: Meet at 11:30 hrs
* Saturday 8th November: Meet at 10:30 hrs
* Sunday 9th November: Meet at 11:15 hrs
*. Sunday 16th November: Meet at 06:15 hrs
*. Saturday 22nd November: Meet at 10:00 hrs
*. Saturday 29th November: Meet at 15:30 hrs
* Saturday 6th December: Meet at 09:30 hrs
*. Sunday 7th December: Meet at 10:30 hrs
 

WE OFFER WEEKDAY TRIPS DAILY, SUBJECT TO TIDAL CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL TIDE TIMES, OUR SPECIFIC TRIP SCHEDULE, AND WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR AVAILABILITY. 

  • Cost per person is £80.00 for a 4-hour trip. 
Please see below the link for this trip, which has all the information on:
 
 
To book your place on our boat trips, please email us at: info@brownesthamesestuaryboattrips.co.uk
 
Looking forward to having you onboard Starfish. Angus 

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Our Meeting Point:

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.