Book The Shipping Lanes boat trip and experience one of the world's busiest maritime routes
- Witness the incredible scale of the world's busiest shipping lanes from the water
- Enjoy a private charter exclusively for your group of up to 3 passengers
- Cruise through Sovereign Harbour and out into the English Channel
- See enormous cargo ships carrying goods from around the globe
- Take in stunning coastal scenery along the East Sussex coastline
- Travel with an experienced skipper and receive a full safety briefing before departure
- Book online today and enjoy a truly unique Eastbourne boat trip experience!
The Shipping Lanes with Eastbourne Boat Trips
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours on the water, allow up to 3 hours including boarding and marina access
- Passengers: Private charter for up to 3 passengers
- Departure Point: Sovereign Harbour Marina, Eastbourne
- Age Restrictions: Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Life Jackets: Provided for all passengers
See giant ships pass through the busiest shipping lanes on Earth
Starting from Sovereign Harbour Marina, you'll cruise through the marina bridges, pass the harbour lock gates and head out across the Sovereign Shoals towards the English Channel.
Your skipper will take you towards the CS2 special marker, located on the edge of the first shipping lane. Depending on visibility and conditions, you'll have the opportunity to view or even cross part of the east-to-west shipping lane.
The shipping lanes handle more than 400 ships every day, ranging from vast cargo vessels to international freight carriers. Some ships can stretch almost half a kilometre in length and carry up to 250,000 tonnes of cargo, creating an extraordinary spectacle that's difficult to appreciate from land.
Alongside the maritime action, you'll enjoy fresh sea air, open-water views and a fascinating insight into one of the world's busiest marine transport corridors.
Whether you're a maritime enthusiast, photographer or simply looking for a unique day out on the Sussex coast, The Shipping Lanes offers an unforgettable private boat trip from Eastbourne.