Charter the Lady Essex

Our vessels are available for private charter by both groups and individuals. Schools are most welcome and we can assist with the required risk assessment.

For larger parties it is more cost effective to charter the whole boat and we can tailor an individual package for any occasion. One of our wildlife trips coupled with a meal ashore is ideal for the whole family to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or perhaps a trip up to Battlesbridge with time ashore?

The Lady Essex III is a Starfish 10, a strong stable and seaworthy craft, she benefits from being dual coded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with code of practice CAT 3 for up to 12 passengers, allowing us year round operation up to 20 miles from safe haven in any weather day or night, as well as having her passenger certificate Class V & VI for up to 40 passengers plus crew. Generally for our longer trips we restrict numbers to 30 to allow greater comfort for our passengers. Lady Essex III can be chartered in either catagory with cheaper rates for up to 12 people, which is ideal for birthday or anniversary celebrations. Our most popular charters are for trips to see the seals, trips to the pub, fishing, photography and ashes scattering. Refreshments can be arranged or you may bring your own.

The Deplorer II Our fast reinforced aluminium assault craft has been fitted with a new ultra quiet engine for 2009. This open boat is insured to carry up to 8 passengers but is ideal for up to 5 people. She is available for hire as a water taxi and private charter her shallow draft allows us easy landing virtually anywhere on the Crouch or Roach including Foulness Island.

We can arrange private cost effective seal and wildlife charters, one way trips for walkers, perhaps to the remote untouched Branklet beach or the Wetlands. We can explore tiny creeks and even land you at Paglesham creekhead a short walk to the superb Punchbowl at Churchend.
 

personal trips aboard the Deplorer

Shore fishermen can get effortlessly to the more distant and better fishing marks. Or perhaps a few hours fishing. We aim to offer fly fishing for Bass and Mullet during the summer.

Please contact us by calling 01702 258666 for more details and with your requirements.

North Fambridge After a break of over five years we are delighted to once again be able to run trips to North Fambridge where passengers can either walk or visit for food and drink the famous Ferry Boat Inn which is just a few minutes walk from the pontoon and is famous for its food and real ales (remember to mind your head walking through the low front door!). Customers can choose from the menu as we make our way upstream and we can phone your order ahead.

These trips will are normally scheduled but are also available for private charter.and packages can be tailored and priced to you requirements.

RSPB Charters the Lady Essex
The Local RSPB Group charter the Lady Essex for a very enjoyable day.

Ash Scattering and Memorials
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