THE OFFICIAL GRETA THAMES SAILING BARGE WEBSITE
OUR SAILING SEASON IS USUALLY BETWEEN APRIL - OCTOBER
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The Greta was launched in 1892 and was one of the Dunkirk 'Little Ships' It is the oldest working ship of all the Dunkirk little ships.
GRETA Thames Barge Sailing trips from Whitstable Harbour around the Thames Estuary. The crew do the sailing while you sit back and relax but if you like, you can, with the permission of the Skipper, help with the sailing.
ARE NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE BOOKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2010
Departure times are dependant upon the tides and are therefore subject to change
You can also purchase Greta Thames Barge Sailing Gift Vouchers now for barge Sailing Trips that can be redeemed at any time during 2010 OR 2011.
ENJOY A BOAT TRIP WITH A DIFFERENCE ON BOARD THE HISTORIC THAMES SAILING BARGE 'GRETA' STEVE NORRIS IS THE SKIPPER.
By booking early, we are usually able to accommodate your Preferred Sailing Date. If you do not have a date in mind you can purchase a Gift Voucher which can be redeemed at a later date this year or next year.
Spaces are very limited on all sailings as we only carry a maximum of 12 passengers on any sailing. On Thames Sailing Barge Match days this is restricted to 8 passengers. We do not take part in all matches.
When you book online you will receive an email containing details of your booking request and a separate payment receipt via email if you have paid by card.
Is is important that you bring the booking request and card payment receipt with you on the day of sailing. Check in at least 30 minutes before sailing.
The Greta Skipper Steve Norris may be contacted on 07711 657919 should you need to confirm the departure/return times or require any other information.
For last minute bookings Contact the Greta Skipper Steve Norris on 07711 657919 to check availability. Payment can then be made on the day of Sailing by cash or cheque with a Cheque Guarantee Card. Private Charters must be paid for in advance.
Should we need to cancel on or prior to your confirmed sailing date due to weather conditions or for any other reason, we will arrange another sailing date which is mutually agreeable. Please ensure that you include a mobile telephone number of one of the passengers that we can contact should we need to cancel on the day due to poor sailing conditions.
These trips can last up to 6 hours so bring food and cold drinks with you. On bright sunny days we suggest a hat together with sun glasses & sun protection cream and a light jacket/fleece on overcast days. Flat shoes on board please.




Watch Greta Thames Sailing Barge Slide Show 
Aug 2009 - Greta wins 1st in Class (Staysail) Swale Barge Match 2009
The 'Greta' Thames Sailing Barge was one of the Dunkirk 'Little Ships' and is now the oldest working 'little Ship' and proud member of the association of Dunkirk Little Ships
