Woodbridge River Trips
We are delighted to offer private river trips on our ex RNLI Lifeboat “Sarah Ann Austin”
With a newly fitted electric engine you can enjoy an eco friendly and uniquely quiet motor down the Deben. Our vessel is licenced to carry up to 12 passengers with a 2 fully trained and experienced crew.
Gather a group of family, friends, or colleagues together and enjoy this unique opportunity to discover the beauty of the river Deben from the water. Perfect for birthdays, work days out with your team, special occasions or just a to have a good time on the water seeing the local area and wildlife.
Trips will depart from Robertsons Boatyard, Lime Kiln Quay, Woodbridge. Ample free parking is available on site. Trips can be from an hour up to 2 hours, and we can tailor each trip to your specific requests or interests so don’t hesitate to ask.
Seasonal Prices apply as follows :
Spring/Summer 1 Hour trip £200
Autumn/Winter 1 Hour trip £150
Add extension to trip £50 per half hour
To honour the history of Sarah Ann Austin, we will be donating a percentage of our turnover from these trips to The Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
As the river at Woodbridge is tidal, the availability of trips is limited to coincide with high tide, so timings will vary from day to day. If you want to book a trip, please email us or call the office on 01394 382305.
We can offer various hospitality packages to enhance your; please ask for details.
Sarah Ann Austin is listed on National Historic Ships register. She is a Liverpool Class Lifeboat of mahogany construction and was built by Groves and Gutteridge of Cowes in 1937. She was the Blackpool Beach lifeboat from 1937 – 1961. Records show that she was involved in saving 32 lives at sea.
Sarah has recently converted from a diesel engine to a battery-powered electric motor. She is one of the few commercial vessels powered solely by electricity operating on tidal rivers in the UK today.