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Book Jetstream Tours tickets for some of the best river cruises in Rochester
Offering exciting opportunities to glide along the River Medway and the famous River Thames, Jetstream Tours are proud to announce the largest passenger vessel to ever cruise the Thames Estuary! With a range of guided tours, boat trips and sightseeing cruises, there's something for everyone when you cruise with Jetstream Tours.
Jetstream Tours: Rochester Day Trip
New for 2025, Jetstream Tours invites you to step back in time with a fantastic day trip to Rochester, the heart of Dickensian heritage! Departing from Southend Pier, get ready for the perfect blend of scenic sailing, storytelling and exploration along the River Medway.
- Depart from Southend Pier and enjoy a 5 hour day trip to Rochester
- Enjoy a commentated cruise past Chatham Dockyard and Upnor Castle
- Discover relics of the deep and tales of battles and rebuilding
- Arrive at Limehouse Wharf and explore Rochester’s cobbled streets
- Visit Rochester Castle, one of the best-preserved Norman fortresses
- Feeling peckish? Pop into Rochester Cathedral or enjoy lunch at a local eatery
- Spend approx. 4 hours ashore soaking up the town’s rich history
Spend the day exploring on a boat trip from Southend to Rochester
- Under 3's go free but must have a ticket
- Duration: 5 hours
- Suitable for: All ages
- Depart Southend: 10:45am
- Arrive Rochester: 12:45pm
- Depart Rochester: 17:00pm
- Arrive Southend: 19:00pm
- Please note: The boat does not leave the shoreside end of the pier. It leaves from the "sea" end of the pier, known as the pier head. You should ensure that you leave plenty of time to reach the end of the pier. Arriving at the pier 30-45 minutes is recommended.
- There are toilets and refreshments available onboard
Book Jetstream Tours tickets for some of the best family-friendly cruises from Southend! Get tickets now and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS!
Location
Southend Pier
Southend-on-Sea,
SS1 1EE
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- PLEASE NOTE: The boat does not leave the shoreside end of the pier. It leaves from the "sea" end of the pier, known as the pier head. You should ensure that you leave plenty of time to reach the end of the pier. Arriving at the pier 30-45 minutes is recommended.
Facilities
- Guide
- Toilets
- Refreshments bar
More Info
Are Jetstream Tours wheelchair accessible?
Whilst Jetstream Tours do their best to accommodate wheelchair users, unfortunately vessels and tours are not currently suitable for wheelchair users.
Are Jetstream Tours dog-friendly?
Yes, Jetstream Tours are dog-friendly.
- However, dogs are not permitted on Southend Pier, so entry to guests with dogs from Kent departure points will be refused.
- If you are not travelling to or from Southend Pier, then you may bring your furry friends on any other tour.
What time should I arrive for my Jetstream Tours?
All departure times are printed on your Jetstream Tours tickets.
- It's recommended that you arrive at least 30-45 minutes before departure time.