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 in the centre of town with lots of options to eat all nearby.
Tonbridge, Kent, England
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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Ramsgate, UK10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
We had my daughters hen party part one today. Isaac was our skipper and he was amazing. We saw a Kingfisher and Rylan from BBC Radio 2 phoned to surprise my daughter and play her a request. It was sunny for half of the trip then the heavens opened but it was a fantastic experience. Thank you!
Written July 13, 2024
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Dale F
Tonbridge, UK1 contribution
May 2024 • Couples
The staff were very welcoming and friendly for our dawn chorus experience. The whole thing was made very interesting by the very knowledgeable ecologist. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area, or anyone who lives locally wanting to see a different side to Tonbridge. The free hot chocolate and biscuits were the icing on the cake! Glad we booked this, the 3:30am alarm clock was definitely worth it!
Written May 6, 2024
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Graham A
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Totally enjoyed our trip down the Medway with Tonbridge River Boats. Our skipper Issac was very informative and knowledgeable about the town, its history and wildlife. It was a very relaxing way to spend an hour on a sunny afternoon. Highly recommend.
Written August 18, 2024
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james s
Sevenoaks, UK62 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Excellent trip. Boat is very quiet ...........(same can't be said for families with unruly children with useless, inconsiderate parents).
Very pleasant captain. Good value trip, highly recommended. Good trip for children during school holidays/ weekends.
Very pleasant captain. Good value trip, highly recommended. Good trip for children during school holidays/ weekends.
Written August 22, 2024
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Jon A
London, UK3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Lovely sunset trip with 9 friends to start our evening’s activities for my birthday.
Took fizz and nibbles to enjoy on route.
Issac our skipper was very nice and informative and helped to make the most pleasant.
Took fizz and nibbles to enjoy on route.
Issac our skipper was very nice and informative and helped to make the most pleasant.
Written June 4, 2024
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Jade F
Maidstone, UK5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Myself and my husband went on the bat experience trip which was a 2 hour trip starting at sunset. We were given bat detectors and shown how to use them along the way. The trip was absolutely wonderful, our guide, Simon was so knowledgeable and full of fascinating information about the species of bat we encountered along the way. The skipper was friendly and competent and the boat was very quiet, allowing us to enjoy the sounds of birds and the water. We were given hot chocolate and biscuits on the way back. Tonbridge river trips communication from booking onwards and handling of a weather related reschedule was brilliant. I cannot recommend this cosy, educational and atmospheric experience highly enough and will definitely be booking the dawn chorus experience in the near future.
Written June 23, 2023
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Navigate631765
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
lovely 50 minute afternoon boat trip up the river with myself and my 4 year old grandson. The lovely lady boat driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave my grandson a worksheet of things to look out for along our journey which he could tick off and food to give to the swan and ducks we saw along the way. Inexpensive and very relaxing. It is suitable for little children and older people , comfortable seating with cushions and there is a roof if you want to sit in the shade.
Worth the money and planning to take my dad (in his 80's) .
If you're looking for something to do, its a must. Follow up with lunch in the high street is a great way to finish the day off or visit the castle as well.
Worth the money and planning to take my dad (in his 80's) .
If you're looking for something to do, its a must. Follow up with lunch in the high street is a great way to finish the day off or visit the castle as well.
Written September 8, 2023
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Rachael L
1 contribution
Apr 2022
A wonderful experience, travelling slowly upriver at dawn.. we started in the dark and saw the full moon going down, and then the sun coming up. The boat is electric so extremely quiet, but the number of birds singing at that time is incredible. We had a very knowledgeable guide, who gave good descriptions to help us pick out the various bird songs ('squeaky shoes' was one!). A magical experience, highly recommended.
Written April 17, 2022
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Ely, UK18 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Lovely trip along the river Medway beginning in Tonbridge. Small boat but perfectly suited to a trip like this. Would certainly go again if I was in the area. Good value for money £10 adult £5 for children
Written June 16, 2023
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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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Yingqian H
London, United Kingdom
hi, I'd love to know whether you have traditional wooden boats to rent? how much it will cost per item?
Written May 20, 2021
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
Written July 2, 2018
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.
Written August 15, 2016
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
Written August 16, 2016
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
Written July 5, 2016
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.
Written July 7, 2016
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
Written July 23, 2015
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.
Written July 23, 2015
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