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Meeting Locations:

*Leigh Marina: High Street, Old Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ES. Please wait outside the large white gates; a member of our team will meet you there. Do not enter the marina without our team.

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*Cockle Wharf: Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ER. You will see my blue “MEETING POINT” sign outside the No 1 Cockleshed Restaurant on the Cockle Beach. Please meet us there. *Do NOT go to Leigh Marina if your itinerary specifies Cockle Wharf.

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We will confirm your specific meeting point on your boat itinerary.

Thames Photography Boat Trip

Thames Photography Boat Trip

Duration

Duration available upon request

Boat

Starfish

Passengers

Cost

Pricing available upon request

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About the trip

Unlock incredible new perspectives and capture breathtaking images on our dedicated Thames photography boat trip. The Thames Estuary is a landscape of dramatic contrasts, offering a huge range of subjects for every type of photographer. From our base in historic Leigh-on-Sea, our vessel provides the ultimate platform to get you to the best locations at the best times, far from the crowded shoreline.

This trip is designed by photographers, for photographers, ensuring you have the time and opportunity to get the perfect shot.

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Your Floating Hide and Camera Platform

Shooting from the water presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Our boat is designed to be the ideal photographer’s base:

A Stable Platform: Our vessel provides a stable base, which is essential for capturing sharp images, even when using longer lenses for wildlife or architectural details.

Uninterrupted Views: Enjoy clear, panoramic 360-degree sightlines, free from the fences, signs, and other obstructions you would find on land.

Unique Angles: Achieve dramatic, low-angle shots from water level that give your images of ships, forts, and wildlife a powerful and intimate perspective.

Ample Space: There is plenty of room for your camera bag, tripod, and other essential gear, allowing you to work comfortably and safely without being cramped.

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A World of Photographic Subjects Awaits

The Thames Estuary is a treasure trove of photographic opportunities, allowing you to build a diverse portfolio in a single trip:

Seascapes & Dramatic Light: Capture the stunning colours of a sunrise or sunset cruise over the water, or the moody, atmospheric conditions of an approaching storm.

Industrial & Architectural Decay: The Red Sands Maunsell Forts are a world-class subject for photographers interested in brutalist architecture and atmospheric decay. The SS Richard Montgomery wreck offers another haunting focal point.

Coastal Wildlife: Our boat can get you respectfully close to the estuary’s inquisitive seal colonies or the diverse birdlife of the saltmarshes, perfect for wildlife photography.

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Bespoke Trips for Essex Landscape Photography

For those working on a specific project or seeking the perfect light, we offer a Thames photography boat trip ideal for Essex landscape photography. We can create a bespoke itinerary to get you to a location for the golden hour at sunrise, or allow you to spend extended time at a single subject to capture it in changing conditions.

Ready to capture the unique beauty of the Thames Estuary? Book your place in advance to secure your spot.

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Food & Drink

Top up with water, on the water!
Keeping hydrated at sea is important.

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.

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FAQs

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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Preferred Dates
Factors like tides, other confirmed bookings and the weather may mean that your preferred date and time may not be available. We will, however, endeavour to do our very best to accommodate your preferences.

Meeting Point

Leigh Marina: High Street, Old Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ES. Please wait outside the large white gates; a member of our team will meet you there. Do not enter the marina without our team.

Cockle Wharf: Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ER. You will see my blue “MEETING POINT” sign outside the No 1 Cockleshed Restaurant on the Cockle Beach. Please meet us there. *Do NOT go to Leigh Marina if your itinerary specifies Cockle Wharf.

We will confirm your specific meeting point on your boat itinerary.