boat scattering - Scattering Ashes

Lowestoft: Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

Location	Somerleyton, Suffolk (between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth)
Area of operation	Norfolk and Suffolk Broads – River Waveney
Type of boat	Broadland Grebe. Traditional vintage Broads motor cruiser built in 1958.
Duration of trip	As required, usually 1-2 hours but longer by prior arrangement.
Capacity of boat	4/5 plus crew of 2
Refreshments	Light refreshments can be arranged on board or at local pub in Somerleyton.
Suitable urns	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, and our award winning (and rated 5* on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set
Cost	From £150 depending upon services required.
Company comments	We are able to provide a bespoke ashes scattering ceremony on the Broads from a vintage wooden Broads motor cruiser. Ceremonies can be conducted by a Church of England minister or trained civil celebrant. Although based at Somerleyton, we can cover other areas of the Broads by prior arrangement (additional fees may apply). Due to weather conditions we operate May- end of October.
Disabled Access	Not available on board
Parking	Can be arranged at Somerleyton

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Scattering Ashes Service across the UK and overseas

Scattering Ashes Service

Scattering Ashes Service across the UK and overseas. Are you looking for your loved one’s ashes to be scattering at a particular destination within the UK or overseas but are unable to do this yourself? We can help.

Many of us will have a place in mind that we want our ashes to be scattered over after we have gone. This can sometimes be difficult for family or friends to co-ordinate, especially if they are overseas. Do you need permission? How do you arrange the transportation of the ashes? Can you take the time away from work or home to scatter the ashes in the chosen location? It can be very difficult and we can help arrange this for you.

Your loved one’s ashes will be treated with the greatest of respect at all times. You will receive a picture of the ashes scattering service along with a certificate with the exact location so that you or future generations can visit at a later date. The certificate is included in the price, you can add a other ceremony items such as petals or seedballs for a small additional price. We can even arrange to have them scattering on water, for our boat service see this link.

Each Scattering Ashes Service request will be assessed on an individual basis and the price will be dependent upon the location (distance and travelling costs) and any permission factors.

If you would like a quote please fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

*Please note we will always try our very best to fulfil requests however some locations are unavailable due to legal reasons, for general guidance see our advice page on permissions.

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Kent: The River Medway – Tonbridge

Tonbridge River Trips

Kent: The River Medway

Location	Big Bridge, Tonbridge High Street TN9 1DR
Area of operation	River Medway in Kent
Type of boat	Modern electric launch
Duration of trip	Any to suit, minimum 30 minutes
Capacity of boat	12 passengers
Refreshments	Located in the centre of Tonbridge with many café, restaurants and pubs nearby for catering needs. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board.
Additional	Quiet and comfortable boat on a tranquil scenic river, we can quickly leave the town and to find a quiet peaceful setting, perfect for scattering ashes and or floating a wreath, flowers or petals.
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, and our award winning (and rated 5* on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set
Cost	£100 per hour for up to 12 passengers of any age
Company comments	Boat can be fully enclosed if the weather is inclement, bring your own music/equipment.
Disabled Access	Flight of steps to mooring and a step up and into the boat, we can use an alternate mooring if the steps are a problem
Parking	Car parks within easy walking distance
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South Devon: Teignmouth, Torquay, Torbay & Brixham,

Location	Brixham.
Area of operation	Brixham – Paignton, Torquay and Teignmouth. Torbay to the River Teign.
Type of boat	Multiple Vessels including traditional “Berry Boat” ‘P.V. Funfish1’
Duration of trip	Up to 1 hour but flexible
Capacity of boat	12 – 97 persons
Refreshments	Available on request
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	£150
Disabled Access	No Wheelchair Access
Parking	Available locally
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TORBAY – Brixham – Paignton, Torquay and Teignmouth. Torbay to the River Teign

East Devon: Beer

Location	Beer, East Devon.
Area of operation	Within a three mile radius of Beer (Branscombe, Seaton, Beer) Views across Lyme Bay..
Type of boat:	25’ working fishing boat
Duration of trip:	As long as client requires, further charges if longer than 1 hour
Capacity of boat:	11 people
Refreshments:	Not provided you can bring your own drinks and snacks if you wish
Additional:	SAMBE has the required safety equipment and insurance
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water UrnsWe also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost:	£60 for trip. £60 per hour if longer wished for
Company comments:	Sailings will be subject to weather conditions on the day. Sensitivity and Co-ordinates given of where scattering takes place respect shown for your loved one’s ashes
Disabled Access:	Not available
Parking:	If telephoned reserved parking can be made on Beer Beach
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South Devon: Plymouth Sound

Location	The Barbican Landing Stage, Commercial Wharf, Barbican,
Area of operation	Within the waters of Plymouth Sound
Type of boat	Our chartered cruise boats (depending on availability) take family and friends to pay their respects, as loved one’s ashes are scattered on the waters of Plymouth Sound.
Duration of trip	1 Hour slot is allocated for this Service
Capacity of boat	Depends on the available vessel – Smallest up to 80 / Largest up to 200
Refreshments	All our Cruise vessels have fully licensed bars on board.
info	Operates all year round. Plymouth Sound provides a calm and peaceful setting for the committal of ashes to sea. Our dedicated staff will be happy to assist you in ensuring your loved one’s wishes are fulfilled.
Suitable urn	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	£200.00 for 1 hour (under 20 persons) £250.00 for 1 hour (over 20 persons)
Disabled Access	Two of our cruise vessels, The Spirit of Plymouth and the Plymouth Venturer are wheelchair accessible, with disabled access toilets on board. Our crew are on hand to give help and assistance to disabled and less able-bodied passengers, while boarding and during the trip. Assistance dogs are very welcome on board and water bowls can be provided on request.
Parking	There are several public car parks near the Barbican Landing Stage. Elphinstone Car Park is the closest, disabled parking spaces are available at this location (see Plymouth City Council website for further details). There is also a car park on Lambhay Hill.
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Dorset: Weymouth

Location	Weymouth Dorset, in the centre of the Jurassic Coast in the UK
Area of operation	15nm of Weymouth
Type of boat	10m 33ft Aquastar Fishing
Duration of trip	1 to 2 Hrs
Capacity of boat	8
Refreshments	None provided but you can bring your own drinks and snacks
Suitable urn	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	£120
Company comments	Fully MCA coded vessel for up to 60 miles offshore use. Sailings will be subject to weather conditions on the day.
Disabled Access	Sadly not
Parking	Yes, public parking nearby
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Maldon: Essex

Scattering on the Thames Estuary Maldon, Essex

Location	Maldon, Essex
Area of operation	Blackwater
Type of boat	Thames Sailing Barge
Duration of trip	2-4 hours
Capacity of boat	50
Refreshments	Lunches, Afternoon Teas or self-cater. Licensed Bar.
Additional info	The whole barge can be hired privately.
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Disabled Access:	Access Statement available.
Parking	Full details sent when booking.
Cost	From £20 per head, not exclusive. If you wish to hire the whole boat privately this can be accommodated for an additional charge.
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Tenby, Pembrokeshire: South Wales Coast

Location	Saundersfoot harbour, nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Area of operation	Around the Sanderfoot and Tenby area
Type of boat	10 metre cougar catamaran, powered by twin 300 hp outboards.
Duration of trip	Tailored to customer needs
Capacity of boat	The boat is licensed for 12 persons, plus 2 crew.
Refreshments	Available by prior arrangement (local produce & alcohol licence)
Additional info	Undercover seating, toilet facilities, and indoor seating.
Suitable urn	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	Depending on location, the usual charge between £120-£150 for the boat hire.
Disabled Access	The boat has disabled access doors both sides.
Parking	Public car parks
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Cardiff Bay: South Wales Coast

Location	Cardiff Bay
Area of operation	Bristol Channel & Severn Estuary
Type of boat	9m Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat (RIB)
Duration of trip	Subject to customer’s requirements, usually 1 hour (please allow 1 ½ hours in total)
Capacity of boat	12 passengers
Refreshments	Not available but as it is situated in Cardiff Bay there are a number of good local places to eat and drink
Additional	Our services are offered on a bespoke basis allowing you to select your preferred location in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary, please discuss your requirements with us when booking.
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water UrnsWe also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	From £209
Disabled Access	Due to the nature of our boats disabled access is limited, severe back injuries and pregnant ladies are discouraged. Full advice will be given at the time of booking.
Parking	There is ample public pay & display parking nearby

Kent: The River Stour

Scattering on the river Stour

Location	Upstreet, Canterbury
Area of operation	River Stour in Kent
Type of boat	Modern electric launch
Duration of trip	Any to suit, minimum 30 minutes
Capacity of boat	12 passengers
Refreshments	Located at the Grove Pantry Pub & Inn for catering needs. You an bring own drinks, food on board.
Additional	Quiet peaceful boat on a tranquil scenic tidal river perfect for scattering ashes and or floating a wreath, flowers or petals
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, and our award winning (and rated 5* on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set
Cost	£80 per hour for up to 12 passengers of any age
Company comments	Boat can be fully enclosed if the weather is inclement, bring your own music/equipment.
Disabled Access	Ramp and 3 steps into the boat
Parking	At the Inn
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Republic of Ireland: Dunmore East, County Waterford

Location	Dunmore East, County Waterford
Area of operation	Dunmore East, WaterfordHarbour, Tramore Bay, Rivers Suir and Barrow.
Type of boat	Charter
Duration of trip	As required
Capacity of boat	12
Refreshments	Tea/ Coffee
Cost	On Application
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Disabled Access	no
Parking	Free parking
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Southampton Water, Hampshire: River Test

Scattering Ashes Southampton

Location	Ocean Village, Southampton
Area of operation	Southampton Water
Type of boat	Passenger Boat, see picture, capable of carrying 150 comfortably. Heated saloon, and large sun decks. Bar, snack and drink facilities available.
Duration of trip	Just over one hour, depending on location.
Capacity of boat	6 -150 for boat pictured.
Refreshments	Available to purchase on board.
Additional info	All year round operation, toilets on boat pictured. Stable catamarans for all weather operation. All religions catered for.
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	From £295.00
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Greenhithe near Gravesend: Thames – Kent

Scattering Ashes Gravesend

Location	Greenhithe in Kent
Area of operation	Greenhithe/ Gravesend/ Erith – other destinations are available along the river Thames subject to additional costs.
Type of boat	Charter
Duration of trip	As required
Capacity of boat	12
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	From £200
Disabled Access	Not accessible for wheelchairs
Parking	High Street, Greenhithe, DA9 9NN – We are located on the end of pier road Parking: There is a public car park located on Eagles Road. Train: Greenhithe railway station 15 minute walk to Greenhithe slip way. Bus: The nearest bus stop is at ASDA Greenhithe approximately a 15 minute walk.
Additional	They are a family run business based in Greenhithe. We offer a wide range of services on the river Thames, including ashes scattering (Christians, Hindu, Sikhs and all other religions catered for as well as non-religious ceremonies.) bespoke charter and hire of our boat.The boat is equipped with up to date electronic and safety equipment and is operated with qualified and experienced staff and crew. If you have any questions please feel free to ask on the contact form or to discuss your booking, and we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Testimonial	Liz R, UK “Just to let you know how wonderful the family thought Roy Bushell and his son were on Saturday when we went out in their boat, Knoydart, from Greenhithe. We had a most lovely ceremony almost under the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. A fitting way to say Goodbye to my dear Husband who just loved the Thames. What lovely people – they helped make it an evening to remember – along with an unexpected rainbow which appeared after the urn was plopped into the water and then a seal came up near the boat to say Hello. Thank you again.”
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Loch Lomond: Sterling

Scattering ashes over Loch Lomond

Location	Luss Pier, Loch Lomond
Area of operation	Loch Lomond
Type of boat	See above
Duration of trip	30 Mins – 60 Mins – more if required
Capacity of boat	With regards to the seating capacity our boats can accommodate a maximum of 7 passengers per boat [8 persons including our driver] but we do have 4 boats available and so we often provide this service for large groups up to a maximum of 28 persons. With large groups we would therefore send multiple boats out to travel together, stop at the same place, switch the engines off and ‘raft up’ the boats side by side [or to stop at one of the islands]
Refreshments	Discuss with boat operator
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	£60 for 30mins £100 for the hour
Company comments	30 minutes should be sufficient time to cruise out and to find a nice scenic spot and to then stop and to switch the engines off for a few minutes and to then head back to Luss. If you have a specific location or viewpoint that you wanted to visit then the longer booking might be required and a longer trip would also provide the option to visit one of Loch Lomond’s many islands
Disabled Access	Discuss with boat operator
Parking	Discuss with boat operator
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Scattering ashes over Loch Lomond

North Berwick and Firth of Forth: East Lothian

Location	North Berwick, twentyfive miles from Edinburgh
Area of operation	Firth of Forth usually around North Berwick but can go further afield
Type of Boat	Starfish 8, 28ft workboat
Duration of trip	30 – 1hr, greater if required
Capacity of boat	10
Refreshments	Clients can bring their own
Additional info	Small local friendly operation run by 2 knowledgable characters who ensure your trip successful.
Ceremony	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	£85 per hour
Disabled Access	No wheelchair access but able bodied crew to help board
Parking	Near and around town, allow time to look for space
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You don’t need words to say goodbye

We often think we need words to fill our world, here two brothers (presumably) are scattering the ashes of their father in a tranquil and beautiful setting. Nothing is said apart from one enquiring whether the bag containing the ashes is to be washed out with the sea water.

I like it. I always think there should be words noise and such, but this meant a lot to them, they had clearly gone to some trouble so each to their own I say.

scattering ashes out at sea in a message bottle

The Travellers last journey: Ashes in a bottle

From the Great Barrier Reef to the beaches of the Caribbean, some of us just love to travel. The adventure, the restless spirit, the sites the smells and the people you meet along the way. Well when a loved one passes away and they had a passion for the open road somehow it doesn’t seem fair to put to put them on the shelf or in the garden. Or maybe that your loved one always wanted to travel but couldn’t an injury, disability or maybe family commitments kept them back – well how about giving them one last journey?

What about this for an idea: Place a token amount of the ashes of a loved one and a message in a bottle, seal it and cast it on to the open sea – let currents and the tides do the rest.

So how do you go about it, here is our suggested plan:

Select a bottle, we would suggest one that is clear so people can see there is a message inside it.
The stopper can be either cork or screw fit, the latter easier and more practical perhaps but lacks a certain charm
Consider your message, do you want the person who finds it to do something specific like emailing you? You may just want a poem or some last words?
Put the ashes into the bottle, either lose or in a container of some sort: if lose, should the bottle break the ashes will be scattered naturally, but it may put someone off opening the bottle if the message is covered in ashes. One idea might be to use a small paper bag as this will separate the two, but will release the ashes if the bottle broken.
You could put the message inside a plastic sleeve or similar to protect it, but we are not so keen – plastic will not break down naturally and again it lacks charm.
Seal the bottle with sealing wax to prevent the salt water from decaying the cork

Right, now you are ready to go, but how do you ensure the chance of long and varied journey?

Starting in a rivers are fine, but the sea is likely to be better.
Use the outgoing tide.
Going on a ferry or cruise – pop it over the side
Ask a fisherman to drop it overboard when they next set sail
Look at the map of ocean currents http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_current

So good luck and Bon Voyage!

We love this idea and are considering putting a set together, if you are interested drop us a line and we can email you once it is in stock.

Boats on a Map

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Dorset: Poole Harbour

Scattering ashes in Poole Harbour

Location	Poole Quay, Dorset
Area of operation	Poole Harbour ,
Type of boat	Luxury 50′ Motor Boat
Duration of trip	Approximately 1 1/2 hours (longer trips are available)
Capacity of boat	12 people
Refreshments	Included
Suitable urns	Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, *and our award winning (and rated 5 on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set**
Cost	Midweek: £325 (including refreshments) Weekends: (mornings only) £390
Company comments	A luxury motor boat cruise in Poole Harbour. The large aft deck can be fully enclosed, if required, making it completely waterproof and warm. There is a bathing platform with sturdy steps, taking you down to the water, which can be easily viewed from the aft deck for those not wishing to climb down to sea level. We include tea/coffee with either pastries (mornings) or cake (afternoons). There is a toilet on board and plenty of comfortable seating. ‘Good Times’ is skippered and crewed by the owners, who ensure attention to detail & always a friendly, warm welcome. The price quoted is for a trip within Poole Harbour, usually to a tranquil anchorage to the North of Brownsea Island, lasting approximately 1 1/2 hours. Longer trips are available on request.
Disabled Access	Due to the access to the boat (there are 4 steps), and then more steps if the guests wish to use the toilet facilities, so we are not suitable for the wheelchair disabled, but are perfectly suited for the elderly and those with slight mobility issues.
Parking	Public Car parking is available just opposite the boat at the Thistle Hotel BH15 1HJ.
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