Join Waverley for the ultimate Thames Forts Cruise and sail round all three Thames Forts - Shivering Sands, Red Sands and Knock John. Enjoy seeing these fascinating structures which were built during the second world war to protect London and coastal areas from air attack. An informative commentary will be provided by the Maunsell Sea Fort Historian during the cruise and Pirate radio celebrities will also be aboard for this special sailing.
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We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all passengers, including those with accessibility needs. We categorise the accessibility of departure points and destinations as follows:
| No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| May have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions. |
| Has access restrictions with no step-free access. |
Cruises that include coach or tender boat transfer
may further affect accessibility. Please check with our Booking Office prior to booking.
Detailed accessibility information and guides can be found on our Accessibility Information page here.
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Buy tickets on board |
| Departure point: |
Southend
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Southend Pier, SS1 1EE crop.jukebox.hungry On-street parking available along seafront. Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world at 2km (1.3 miles) in length. A train from the esplanade to the pier head is available. Please give sufficient time to travel down the pier bearing in mind that the train is likely to be busy ahead of Waverley departing. We suggest you arrive at the pier around 1 hour before Waverley departs to catch the train in time for Waverley's departure. Train tickets can be purchased at the Pier. Reduced entry for Waverley passengers to take the train - Adult Return £6.16, Child & Senior Return £3.28, Adult Single £4.10, Child & Senior Single £2.05. Refreshments and toilets are available at the pier head if you arrive there before Waverley is ready for boarding. Pier trains depart shore end at xx00 and xx30 mins and sea end xx15 and xx45. www.southendpier.co.uk | Accessibility category: | Accessibility category: May have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions. | | Step free up to gangway: | Step free up to gangway: Low water landing stage requires use of stairs. | | Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
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Cruise Thames Forts-Shivering Sands, Red Sands & Knock John
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Join Waverley for the ultimate Thames Forts Cruise and sail round all three Thames Forts - Shivering Sands, Red Sands and Knock John. Enjoy seeing these fascinating structures which were built during the second world war to protect London and coastal areas from air attack.
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| Date: |
Sunday, October 6, 2024 |
| Leave: |
2:00pm |
| Back at: |
5:30pm |
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