Tonbridge River Trips
Tonbridge River Trips
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Launched in April 2015 we offer sedate river cruises and rowing boat hire. We are open for trips Mid March to end Oct and the rowing boats May to Oct please see the website for actual dates and times. Based at the Big Bridge in the High Street the electric launch "Enid May" runs trips in the Tonbridge area and is the ideal platform for photographing the area and the wildlife. The boat will seat up to 12 passengers comfortably and is safe for kids. Why not enjoy a relaxing one hour river trip or book for a private "voyage" either way you get close to nature and can glean some of the areas history from the skipper before finally returning to your starting point by the castle.
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Caro
14 contributions
Sep 2022
Our bat tour was a gorgeous, relaxed and informative trip down the river with nature experts. Couldn't have been lovelier - highly recommend for anyone!
Written October 5, 2022
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Ian K
1 contribution
Sep 2022
We hired the boat to scatter our parents ashes along the river near where they used to live. The captain helped us do this in a thoughtful way, providing information when we wanted it, but keeping quiet when we needed that space. Everything we wanted from the experience.
His 'assistant' was also very helpful in providing detail on the area while we waited.
His 'assistant' was also very helpful in providing detail on the area while we waited.
Written September 19, 2022
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susan b
Paddock Wood, UK20 contributions
Aug 2022
I took my three grandsons for a boat trip yesterday and we SO enjoyed it. From start to finish we were given a wonderful tour. Am already getting a group together for hopefully another trip. Would thoroughly recommend
Written September 3, 2022
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Mel C
9 contributions
Aug 2022
What a lovely boat trip - so relaxing and the captain was very nice and had lots of information. I will definitely like to do the trip again in Autumn to see the trees changing colour.
Written August 20, 2022
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Signe P
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Great tour and some very interesting facts shared by the captain. Highly reccommend it even when you live locally, like we do.
Written August 19, 2022
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Viv H
1 contribution
Aug 2022
I went with 2 friends on a boat trip on the river at Tonbridge. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. Friendly but not intrusive driver who was happy to answer questions and give information. The greenery of the trees and river bank were a great contrast to the parched land elsewhere and several dragon flies seemed to be joining our trip some of the way!
Written August 18, 2022
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Michael S
Tonbridge, UK20 contributions
Aug 2022
a lovely lazy trip up the river with our grandaughter . boat is electricly driven so very quiet .takes about an hour and is good value for money
Written August 9, 2022
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David T
Chatham, UK13 contributions
Jul 2022
My mother and I had a lovely trip along the river yesterday morning. As she has some mobility problems, it was great to be able to arrange an alternative pick up point and have help so she could get on and off the boat easily - this made such a difference. The trip was so relaxing and informative and it was great to see the flood barrier marking the end of the navigable part of the river. A fantastic way to enjoy a relaxing hour, watching the scenery go by and great value for money. Highly recommended if you're in the area.
Written July 22, 2022
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Jardine M
Isle of Sheppey, UK7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Lovely boat trip through Tonbridge and surrounding countryside. Sat at the front of this lively little electric boat and watched the dragonflies dance above the water. Nice way to spend an hour on a sunny day. Very reasonably priced and local info give to us along the way.
Written July 17, 2022
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royjw
United Kingdom60 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a great, relaxing trip down the river. Our skipper could not have been more friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend this if you are looking to chill out for an hour and learn a bit about the area.
Highly recommend this if you are looking to chill out for an hour and learn a bit about the area.
Written July 11, 2022
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Yingqian H
London, UK
hi, I'd love to know whether you have traditional wooden boats to rent? how much it will cost per item?
Roger F
1 contribution
How much is it to hire a boat for a Saturday afternoon?
Glynn R
London, England, United Kingdom21 contributions
We hire out rowing boats at £5 per adult and £2.50 per child (under 16) per hour.
The river trips are £10 per adult and £5 per child (under 16) per hours trip orr for exclusive use it is £100 for up to 12 passengers per hour
all details are on the website
teresa f
Brighton, UK74 contributions
Can you hire rowing boats out, if so do you provide life jackets. I spent time in the 70s on this river swimming and boating. Loved it.
Glynn R
London, England, United Kingdom21 contributions
We do hire out rowing boats, during the school hols, every day from 11 to 4 - we can provide buoyancy aids for all ages, but we cannot take under 2's - under 12 must have a buoyancy aid full details on our website or call me on 07808739020
Jane B
London, England, United Kingdom9 contributions
Hi
Could you let me know the maximum number of people you can take on a river trip and the cost of the trip per head. Also, do you do trips late afternoon/evening i.e. after work as we are thinking about this for a social event.
Thanks
Jane Boorman
Glynn R
London, England, United Kingdom21 contributions
Max number of passengers is 12 and we are open to discuss bookings for any day or time including evening trips
Costs are £10 pre adult and £5 under 16's for scheduled trips or £100 per hour for exclusive hire for up to 12 passengers.
Hello
Lovely reading all the reviews on the boat trip and now we want to do it too. May I ask how much is the cost per adult and toddler.
Thank you
Des
Glynn R
London, England, United Kingdom21 contributions
The trips cost £10 for Adults and £5 for under 16's and that is for a 50 to 55 minute trip. You are welcome to bring drinks and nibbles on board or even a picnic. please see our website for full details.