Seven Sisters Boat Tour: Guided Coastal Trip with History of Sussex Smugglers & Geology Exploration

Explore Sussex’s smuggler history and geology on a guided boat tour. Swim in turquoise waters, visit war landmarks, and enjoy a relaxing cruise.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - The ultimate VIP boat trip to the famous Seven Sisters via Tide Mills, Seaford Bay, Splash Point, Hope Gap, and Cuckmere Haven. Experience the stunning coastline from a unique perspective on the turquoise Sussex sea aboard our pleasure boat, promising an unforgettable adventure.

As we reach the iconic Seven Sisters, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views and witness the eroding cliffs, a testament to the impact of climate change on this most affected location in the South East. Enjoy a delightful cruise on our luxurious Italian boat, complete with music, and rest assured, the boat’s design ensures no one feels sea sick.

This is our premier trip, offering the chance to see local dolphins, seals, rare kittiwake Connolly, and other birdlife. The journey promises an unforgettable experience and ample opportunities for photography.

  • Seven Sisters Country Park - Our boat drivers, Paul and Sarah, are a brother and sister duo with deep local roots, tracing back to the most famous Sussex smuggler.

They will guide you through six different locations, sharing historical insights, hidden gems, and personal stories of growing up in the area.

What's Included
  • Life jacket
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our unparalleled boat journey offers an extraordinary trip as it guides you through history along the shoreline. We share tales of ancient Sussex smugglers, a tradition tracing back over two centuries, which is heightened by the fact that your tour guide is a descendant of the most notorious smuggler in history. The tour gives you a chance to see caves, beaches, and cliffs that were once smuggling hotspots, as well as significant historical sites that played key roles during the war and in the Battle of Britain. Get the chance to dive in the mesmerizing Sussex sea and admire the spectacular landscape and awe-inspiring cliffs while gaining insight into their geological history. Rather than a high-octane thrill ride, our impressive boat tour stands out for its unique platform to discover landmarks via the sea, enchanting all on board. We maintain a relaxed approach, cruising leisurely while listening to music. We pause along the way to discuss the areas, enjoy a swim and appreciate the day. Do remember, both young and adult ‘smugglers’ should bring along warm clothes and sunscreen.

Location
6 W Quay
West Quay
If travelling by bus or train, jump off at Newhaven Town and walk to the marina. If travelling by car free parking is on the main road by the cricket field, then walk through the gravel car park, we will be in front of a shop called Simpson marine.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aspen3333
Jul 26, 2024
Great trip - Great trip, lovely boat, skipper was very pleasant young man and informative. Lovely to see the Seven Sisters from the sea.
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Wolfg518
Jul 22, 2024
A wonderful experience - A wonderful experience ! Compliment to Sarah, our tourguide. She told us interesting things about 7 sisters, was very friendly and helpful.
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Kristined892
Jul 18, 2024
Awesome! - It was an amazing experience. Sarah was lovely, told us a lot of stories, and looked after us. It was a pleasure to meet her. Despite the rain (superb blankets were provided) at the beginning of the journey, we absolutely enjoyed the trip. Definitely would recommend it!
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G5287tzjoel
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic experience, would highly recommend!! - What an amazing experience we had on our Maverick boat trip yesterday out to the glorious Seven Sisters. Sarah was a fantastic, friendly host, and makes you feel so comfortable and accommodated for throughout the trip. She has fantastic knowledge of the local area. We went out as a family of 9, and had some great highlights, including a Spitfire flying over us in Cuckmere Bay where we'd stopped for a bite to eat and a glass of Prosecco. Just incredible with the white cliffs and the blue sky! The adrenaline filled ride there and back was such great fun over the choppy waves. Would highly recommend this trip. Thanks Sarah for such a great day with some unforgettable memories!
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803francisn
Jul 1, 2024
Amazing - Amazing experience,the view was just mind blowing,as well as the weather,the boat was great and the drive was a great person with lots of knowledge of seven sisters
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Quest05970136465
Jun 22, 2024
An amazing experience and a must do! - An amazing experience! Was really more than exciting , funny, and informative as well. A must do while visiting Newhaven or Brighton. I am from Egypt and came to visit the UK for tourism. I did have fun with the boat trip , the stunning views , the weather was nice and sunny. The best part was my dear Sarah, the boat operator and guide. She is a real nice person and professional ❤️. Ahmed Almaddah
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Natalie_c
Jun 11, 2024
Amazing - Amazing lady who did the tour was a great boat tour, great information and made it fun for all ages.
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Dreamer23371334784
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing - Absolutely outstanding although being from the area Sarah was so knowledgeable with information aldo amazingly upbeat and professional and made both myself and my daughters feel at ease from start to finish. Many thanks for such an enjoyable trip.
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Shannongx5685yz
May 30, 2024
An absolute must do while visiting The Seven Sisters! - Maverick was THE BEST! Sarah was the most gracious captain! She helped us with directions since we were visiting from overseas and didn’t know the area very well. She was fantastic with the children and made sure we were all safe and had a great experience! She made it so fun by telling us stories of the area and engaging the kids the entire time. We loved every minute! Thank you, Sarah!
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Catherine_crosby
May 28, 2024
Fantastic time of the water - We had an amazing morning out on the water with Sarah. She had some great stories about the local area and really tried to make the trip special for everyone. Highly recommend it!
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