Enjoy a tranquil cruise through the High Weald to National Trust’s Bodiam Castle or to Iden Lock, just outside historic Rye. Charter the ex Navy M.V.Dannie Lee boat & captain for your special event or celebration or book tickets on one of our timetabled sunset cruises. Chartered trips can be booked from 1-3 hours & are popular for family & friend groups, corporate events, school trips, birthday & anniversaries, hen & stag parties etc. A trip on a clear evening can be especially stunning, as the return journey is in full view of the setting sun.
If you’re lucky you might spot a swan, heron, mink or the resident family of Kingfishers.
OPEN APRIL TO SEPTEMBER
SUNSET CRUISE TICKETS
Enjoy a tranquil 2hr river cruise along the River Rother towards historic Rye.
Every Saturday May-Aug @5pm & Sep @4pm.
Lime Wharf Cafe will be open if you would like to have a late lunch before you head off or pack a picnic for the cruise and then grab a couple of drinks on your return, before the cocktail bar closes at 8pm (May-Aug).
Max 12 people. £22.50pp (£15 for <14yrs).
CRUISES AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE CHARTER
Perfect for any celebration or get together with friends, family or corporate day out. Why not combine your trip with a meal or afternoon tea at our sister company, Lime Wharf Cafe.
Available every day April to September
Max 12 people. £150 1st hour, then £120ph. Max hire: 3 hours.
Optional Extras
Optional Extras on the boat:
- Bottle of Prosecco incl. Glass Hire (£32)
- 2 Scones with Clotted Cream & Jam (£8pp)
- Breakfast Bap with Choice of Fillings (£6)
Optional Extras before or after your cruise:
Breakfast, Lunch or Afternoon Tea at Lime Wharf Café
Kayak, Canoe, SUP or Row Boat Hire. See Boat hire page
Special Offers, Packages & Suggested Itineraries
These include different combinations of some or all of the following: river cruises, guided and non-guided paddling, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and camping.
PACKAGE 2
Camping, Cruise & Cream Tea
3 night stay arriving any Mon or Tues in May or June.
Enjoy a 1 hour river cruise on the Dannie Lee boat on Wednesday afternoon, followed by a cream tea at Lime Wharf Cafe.
£80 per couple
Based on 2 people, 1 standard pitch & 1 car
Term-Time Only
Pre-Erected Tent Avail at extra cost
PACKAGE 4
Cruise & Cream Tea
1 hour cruise followed by a cream tea at Lime Wharf Cafe. Runs every Wednesday 3pm until 31 August and at 2pm in September.
Includes cruise, 2 scones, clotted cream, jam and a pot of tea.
Gluten Free and Vegan options available £20pp/£15 <13yrs
Cancellations:
Bodiam Boating Station reserves the right to cancel trips without notice if weather and/or flood conditions make such actions necessary. The company accepts no liability for any loss or damage to property aboard a vessel. If you or any of your group are unable to use a booked ticket, please inform us in good time to allow us to re-sell the ticket. You may be charged if less than 24 hours notification has been given.