Welcome

Greta is an historic Thames Sailing Barge dating from 1892. You can now experience life on board Greta as on one of the daily sailing trips around the Thames Estuary.  We depart and return from the South Quay, Whitstable Harbour. The boat trips are up to 6 hours long (subject to weather conditions)

OUR SAILING SEASON IS USUALLY BETWEEN APRIL - OCTOBER 

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One of Greta’s most popular trips is a visit to the World War II Army Forts designed by Guy Maunsell. The Forts can be seen from Whitstable and Herne Bay.
 We regularly sail through the Kentish Flats Wind Farm, out to the Redsands WWII Army Forts or towards Herne Bay Pier, Reculver Tower and back to Whitstable Harbour.
 

On another trip we could take a relaxing sail up the River Swale, under Kingsferry Bridge and see the wreck of the USS Montgomery off the Isle of Sheppey. We often watch the seals and seal pups sunning themselves, or lazily playing in the shallow water. 

 Trips around the Isle of Sheppey can also be arranged but due to tides would need to be a longer day sail.

The day can be as relaxing or active as you like, either sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet whilst enjoying the view of the Kent Coast, or get involved with the sailing, hoisting the sails, winding the leeboards or taking the helm. The day is yours to enjoy and the Skipper Steve and crew are there to ensure you have a safe, relaxed experience on this lovely historic Sailing Barge. 

Spaces are very limited on all sailings as we only carry a maximum of 12 passengers on most sailing trips. On Thames Sailing Barge Match days this is restricted to 8 passengers. 

Book Online or for last minute bookings Contact the Greta Skipper Steve Norris on 07711 657919 to check availability.

We have daily sailing trips from Whitstable Harbour around the Thames Estuary. These trips can last up to 6 hours so bring food and cold drinks with you. 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.  On bright sunny days we suggest a hat together with sun glasses, sun protection cream and a light jacket/fleece.Flat shoes only please.

 

GRETA Gift Vouchers can either be sent to you or direct to the recipient together with an optional Greta Gift Card. Greta Gift Vouchers are redeemed by the  Holder telephoning us  to make a booking. We will then confirm the booking by sending the Voucher Holder a Booking Confirmation by email or post

The booking confirmation together with the voucher must be presented to the Skipper of the 'GRETA' on the day of sailing.

 

Safety Notes for all Passengers

Passengers board and disembark at their own risk via a near vertical ladder attached to the harbour wall. Passengers must ensure that they wear suitable clothing and flat footwear. A safety briefing is given on board prior to sailing.

Steve Norris - Greta Skipper - Mobile 07711 657919