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Please be at the top of the slipway opposite Simpson Marine’s boatyard approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your trip. We do not have an office in the marina so your skipper will simply meet you here.

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Please do not make your way down to the boat before you’ve been given your life jacket and safety briefing.

It is normally a little cooler out at sea so please wrap up warm as you’ll enjoy the experience so much more if you’re nice and snug.

Comfy trousers, t-shirt, fleece and a splash proof coat are highly recommended unless the weather’s absolutely glorious. We do not recommend wearing skirts, dresses or similar as life jackets have an additional strap that needs to be secured between your legs. Trainers are perfect but if you’re happier in flip flops or wellies then they’ll do just fine but please avoid wearing heels as they’re not suitable.

We’ll provide everyone with a life jacket.

There’s a good chance that you may get wet as the boat will often be cruising at speed but, as a rule, the vast majority of our trips stay nice and dry. However, being an open boat, we may encounter some spray from time to time, especially if it’s windy.

Please do remember your coat, just in case.

Apart from some nice warm, comfortable clothes and a waterproof jacket as mentioned above, sunglasses, a camera and a pair of binoculars are also a great idea but not a necessity. Please remember that anything you decide to bring onboard is done so at your own risk.

Don’t worry if there is a shower as our trips still go ahead in the rain. We’re very used to changeable weather in the UK so please do dress appropriately.

However, should we take the decision that it’ll be too wet for you to properly enjoy your trip, we’ll notify you in advance to provide several alternative options.

Should we have to cancel your trip due to unusually rough sea conditions, we will gladly reschedule your booking for a later date. If you’re only in the area for a short period of time and therefore can’t make another time, we’ll happily issue you with a refund for the price paid for your ticket(s).

Please be aware however, our terms and conditions do state that should you cancel a booking within 24 hours of your scheduled departure, regrettably no refund can be provided if your seats remain unsold.

Likewise, should you fail to arrive at the scheduled time of your trip, we will still have to charge you.

We recommend that passengers should be at least four years old. Any younger than this and we don’t feel they will get the most out of the trip and may not enjoy the ride.

We would suggest that all members of your party are at least 10 years old for our offshore trip to the Rampion Wind Farm as it can be a little daunting if you’re not used to being so far out to sea.

However, if you believe that your younger children are used to boats and will therefore have a great time, simply give us a call when booking and we’ll gladly add them to your party.

We have parking available right next to our meeting point on West Quay. However, albeit at a very reasonable cost, as you have to pay for this via the PopPay app, most choose to park in any of the other surrounding streets as this is free.

If choosing to park on West Quay, we’d highly recommend downloading the Pop Pay app and registering your details before you come as the mobile phone coverage in the area is not that great. You cannot drop off and pick up from here without paying for a ticket via the app so please be careful not to do this.

Alternatively, the closest and most accessible free parking is in Fort Road, adjacent to the recreational ground (What3words: nails.laughs.pint).

Parking on the gravel area next to the slipway outside Simpson marine is reserved for berth holders only and therefore should be avoided for fear of receiving a parking fine.

We have no toilet facilities within the marina but do have use of the toilets at Simpson Marine (adjacent to our meeting point), when they are open from 09:00 to 17:00 each day. This is subject to change from time to time.

The public conveniences situated at the junction of Fort Road and Court Farm Road just a one minute walk away (What3words: bluffing.shark.blissful), are currently closed. However, we believe the disabled toilet in this location remains unlocked.

Absolutely. Our boat is kept in a marina and there is access to the pontoon via a ramp. However, at low tide this maybe particularly steep so these times should be avoided where possible. We can offer guidance for this so simply give us a call for further advice if needed.

Assistance is recommended, as boarding requires stepping down ~50 cm and a similar step up to disembark. Our staff are happy to help, but participants must be able to board, disembark (with assistance if needed), and hold on while the boat is moving.

Due to the compatibility of the boat, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated onboard. All passengers therefore need to be comfortable sitting on either a two person bench seat or single jockey type console.

We aim to make all of our experiences accessible to all but please call our office if you have any prior concerns.

Unfortunately not. The medical advice is that you should not partake in this activity if you are pregnant.

The sea can be somewhat unpredictable at times so even though our helms are highly experienced, it may occasionally get a little bumpy and sudden impacts experienced. It is for this reason that we would recommend that you do not join us until your child is old enough to come along too.

Regrettably not. Medical advice is that you should not partake in this activity if you have issues with your back.

Even though our helms are highly experienced, it may get a little bumpy from time to time and sudden impacts experienced. It is for this reason that we and the medical profession would strongly recommend that you do not undertake a boat trip of this kind.

Yes you can as our staff can easily sell you a ticket on the day. However, we’d definitely recommend that you try and avoid doing so at busy times as most of our trips are fully booked well in advance.

Booking via this website is really simple but if preferable, have a look at our contacts page if wanting to speak to us directly.

We’re huge fans of dogs at Sussex Boat Trips so you’re welcome to bring your four legged friend along if none of your fellow passengers object. They have to be well behaved and not likely to embarrass themselves or their owners whilst on the water though!

Please remember it’s sometimes the case that they aren’t all that happy with the sensation of being onboard and we won’t be able to simply pop them ashore during the trip.

Our gift vouchers make a fantastic present and can be bought via our gift vouchers page. If you would like to use one to pay for your trip, simply enter the unique code on the voucher when you come to the payment page and the amount will be automatically deducted from the total price of the tickets.

Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Our Crewsaver Crewfit 165 Sport life jackets can fit chest sizes up to 155 cms / 62 inches. All of our passengers must wear one within the marina complex and whilst onboard our boat.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate passengers which are not compatible with these dimensions and therefore we recommend calling us on 07447 868739 for advice prior to booking if you feel the life jackets provided will not fit.

We ask all of our passengers to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so that you can be checked in and fitted with life jackets.

Should you fail to arrive on time and therefore miss your departure, no refund shall be given.

Arriving late for a private skippered charter simply means that you will not get as long on the water as we need to return on time to keep to the rest of our schedule.