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Hythe Pleasure Boats

Pleasure boating has operated on the canal for more than 100 years. Rowing boats can be hired between Easter weekend and the end of September, from one hour to up to half a day. 

Hythe Pleasure Boats The Boat Hut, The Grove Hythe CT21 6AX

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Rowing boat hire open 7 days a week from 10am.

Rowing boat hire on The Royal Military Canal Hythe Kent starts Good Friday 29th March 2024. Rowing boat hire is £20 per Boat per hour.

Electric Boat Trips sailing Saturday & Sundays

The Electric Boat La Tienne (she’s yours) is scheduled to take to the water for passengers June 2023

Venetian Fete Hythe Water extravaganza is scheduled 2024

Set on the Historic Royal Hythe Canal, the Hythe Venetian Fete is held every 2 years

Boats available daily from 10am subject to weather last boat out at 5pm

The Electric Boat scheduled trips for passengers is June 2023 subject to operating conditions

The Venetian Fete Water extravaganza take place once every 2 years

Rowing Boat Pricing

Rowing boat hire is £20 per Boat per hour. Discounts Monday to Thursday Hythe residents rate is £15 per boat per hour, however discount will only be given upon proof of address. Blue light card holders rate is £15 per boat per hour, however discount will only be given upon proof of card. Senior Citizens rate every Tuesday is £15 per boat per hour

Pleasure boating on Hythe Military canal Pleasure boating has operated on the canal for more than 100 years. Rowing boats can be hired from Easter weekend to October, from one hour, up to half a day. Rowing boat hire is a turn-up-and-go service and we do not take pre-bookings. There is no onsite parking, but there are several car parks in the vicinity, also free street parking.

Important Information No children under 3 years old (rowing boats) No children under 3 years old are permitted on the Hythe rowing boat hire boats. Under 16s Children must be accompanied by someone who is at least 16 years old. Buoyancy aids It is compulsory for any child age 3 to 12 to wear a buoyancy aid whilst in a rowing boat and it is compulsory for any person regardless of age to wear a buoyancy aid if they cannot swim. Buoyancy aids are supplied free of charge and freely available to all who wish to have them.

Electric Boat Trips

La Tienne is an electric passenger launch operating under license and in partnership with Folkestone and Hythe Council. Wind and Weather proof, we will sail all Summer through to late Autumn.  Sailings From the Boat Hut: Saturdays & Sundays 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. Pricing One hour standard trip pre bookings only Adults: £15pp (over 12) Child: £10pp (Under 12) Private whole boat booking: up to 6 persons subject to safe loading. £75 an hour. Must be pre-booked. To book, call 07360 617411 . A non-refundable 50% deposit is required. Terms and Conditions apply. When privately hired customers can bring along a picnic to enjoy. Please note, we have limited capacity on any sailing (6 persons), therefore we operate a first come-first served system, however, pre-booked whole boat sailings will take precedence. Please check with the Boat Hut 07360 617411 before setting out, as times and schedules are subject to change at short notice. Electric Boat Safety Our electric boat is fully insured and the Skippers carry an Inland Waterways Helmsman License and public liability cover. However any activity on water is potentially hazardous, so please be aware of your own situation and that of fellow passengers onboard. Again, the Skipper’s word is law, and any instructions will be for your benefit, with your safety in mind. The Skipper will give a safety briefing at the beginning of each sailing. Our priority is the safety and comfort of our customers at all times. The canal is just 1.5 metres deep on average. The canal is not tidal so there isn’t any current or surprises, (waterfalls, whirlpools etc.). There may be occasions when your Skipper will issue instructions, it is important that you follow them to  ensure your own safety and the safety of the other passengers.

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Hythe Pleasure Boats

Pleasure boating has operated on the canal for more than 100 years. Rowing boats can be hired between Easter weekend and the end of September, from one hour to up to half a day. 

Hythe Pleasure Boats The Boat Hut, The Grove Hythe CT21 6AX

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Electric Boat Trips & Rowing Boat Hire Hythe

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Electric Boat Trips on the Royal Military Canal in Hythe have been operating boat trips for more than 100 years. Not only electric boat trips, but rowing boats, with private boat hire and evening trips are also available.

Opening Hours Electric Boat Trips Easter to late September On the hour 12Noon-4pm

Price Adults - 16 years +: £10 Child - under 16 years: £5 Child - 2-5 years: £1.50 Family ticket - 2 adults + 2 children: £26 Rowing Boat Hire Adult: £6 Child - under 12 years: £3 Some concessions available on request. Special trips are also available.

Train Folkestone Central or the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.

Accessibility Can accommodate those that have chairs and buggies at The Boat Hut Boarding Point. Because of space and weight restrictions the boat carries locks so that equipment can be secured at the departure point until your return. Assistance for visitors with mobility issues to board and disembark.

Advisory Notes Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No children under 2 years old are permitted on the Rowing Boats. Different telephone numbers for different boat trips: electric boat 07885 318301/rowing boat hire 07718 761236 Generally, a turn-up-and-go service, on a first come-first served basis. However, pre-booked whole boat sailings will take precedence.

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The Best Boat Trips in Southampton

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There are a few great choices of Southampton boat trips that offer stunning scenic cruises in and around Hampshire’s rivers and coastline. Explore Southampton Water with its gigantic cruise ships coming and going, lined with pretty shingle beaches , coastal and riverside towns and villages, opening up into the beautiful Solent ; a stretch of water with 360-degree stunning views.

If you are looking for historical boat tours or something more family friendly, check out boat trips from Portsmouth . There are more to choose from, and it’s the hub for Hampshire’s popular boat trips and tours.

Head 30 minutes southwest of Southampton, and you’ll find Buckler’s Hard River Cruise . This beautiful village is worth a visit for its tranquillity, a traditional Hampshire village with the slow flowing Beaulieu River right on its doorstep.

Have you considered hiring your own boat from Southampton ? There are more options than public boat trips available, so why not start planning your next adventure!

What are the benefits of taking a boat trip? Firstly, they allow you to unplug. In a digital world, stress, insomnia and depression have been connected to our inability to power down. Boat trips create bonding experiences with family and friends and are the perfect reason to switch off, even if it’s just for a few hours.

The lasting memories you can make whilst out on the boat are priceless. Broaden your range of experiences and try or explore something new. A boat trip is an adventure in itself; hopefully, if the sun is shining in Blighty, you’ll get a good dose of Vitamin D too! Perfect!

Boat Trips from Southampton

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Blue Funnel Cruises

Hythe ferry, wet wheels hamble, steamship shieldhall, red funnel ferries.

This is one of the best Southampton boat trips available!

Blue Funnel Cruises ( Red Funnel’s Baby Brother ) offer popular day and evening cruises throughout the year. Get onboard their Ocean Scene vessel and be entertained whilst exploring the local waters. Public and private services are available with fully heated areas, sundecks and full facilities on board.

They offer many themed cruises, including the Hamble River Cruise, Beaulieu River Cruise, 3 River Cruise, Hythe Market Day Cruise, Isle of Wight Day Cruise, Lunch Cruise, Cruise Ship Spotting Cruises (Sail Away Cruises) and more! There are also themed nights, including 80s Nights, Caribbean Party Nights and Sounds of the Summer Nights. Just be thankful for calm waters on Southampton Water when you are strutting your stuff on the dancefloor!

This experience is perfect for anyone who enjoys being out on the water for a few hours.

Departing from Town Quay , close to the city centre, to Hythe Pier and vice versa, Hythe Ferry provides a car free and fun boat trip to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling port of Southampton. The trip takes about 15 minutes and offers some of the best views of the cruise liners in port. It sails right past the berth of Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth when they are at home.

Hythe’s historic Pier is one of the ten longest piers in the UK. You’ll be met by the World’s Oldest Pier Train to take you closer to Hythe town centre . From there, explore the high street and boutique shops, enjoy one of the many waterfront restaurants or take a scenic open top bus tour around the New Forest.

Wet Wheels approach to enabling every disabled person a chance to experience the excitement of powerboating is refreshing. Why shouldn’t everybody enjoy this amazing experience?

“Wetwheels enables disabled participants and their carers the restorative, olfactory, auditory, and calming sensory experience of being on the water. In addition to the excitement of traveling at speed across the sea.” – Iain James, Director (Wet Wheels Foundation/Hamble)

Their boats are truly unique by being fully accessible, not just as a passenger, but also as a skipper taking the helm. Everybody gets a chance to drive if they wish! Wet Wheels Hamble offers a River Taster Trip, The Full Hamble Experience, Ocean Village Southampton Taster Trips and Full Experiences and Ocean Village River Breezes – ranging from 1 hour to 1 hour round trips.

Take to the seas on the largest working steamship in Britain. Known as one of the most popular and memorable boat trips in Southampton, experience the golden age of steam with her impressive engine room with the original steam engine at work. Admire the traditional instruments, gleaming brasswork and ship’s steam-assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic), talk to the Captain and the crew and listen to the commentary as you pass the sights of Southampton Water and The Solent.

SS Shieldhall is open for open days, public sails, private hire and group bookings throughout the year.

Boat Trips from Southampton to the Isle of Wight

Another favourite Southampton boat trip, with a stunning destination!

Enjoy a boat ride to the Isle of Wight from Southampton with Red Funnel. Choose from being a foot passenger on the Red Jet that takes less than 30 minutes to reach West Cowes. Or take your vehicle and be across The Solent at East Cowes within an hour.

Taking the Red Jet to West Cowes is perfect for a day exploring this fantastic seaport town located at the very northern tip of the island. The town has a true holiday vibe to it. There is a lovely high street to explore, gorgeous eateries and world-class marinas to discover. Cowes Beach is a short pebble and shell beach with views looking back onto Hampshire’s coastline that are breathtaking.

Whichever ferry you take, you’ll sail down Southampton Water and into the picturesque Solent. The views as the water opens up are magnificent. You’ll pass many Southampton beaches along the way, and don’t forget to look back at the gorgeous beach huts lined up along Calshot Beach. You actually won’t be able to miss them!

Do you have a favourite boat trip from Southampton? We’d love to know in the comments below.

Feature image credit: Blue Funnel Cruises, Southampton Boat Trip

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THE BEST Hythe Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat rides & cruises in hythe.

• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Adventurous
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Couples
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

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The Viking Saga departs from the sea wall between Promenade Park and The Hythe for 40 minute excursions out past Heybridge Basin towards Osea Island and then back in the opposite direction. Longer trips are also available.

All trips will have no more than 12 passengers plus the crew. The Trust is a registered charity and all income raised is used to keep its two barges sailing.

Essex Waterways run one hour trips along the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation from Heybridge Basin.

Topsail Charters operate sailing barge trips from Maldon's Hythe Quay

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