Boat Trips

River Stour boat cruise and private hire

A unique sailing experience from Sandwich and across the Kentish countryside with Captain Colin's Riverbus.

Kent: From Plucks Gutter

Enjoy a traditional boat trip along the River Stour with Captain Colin's Riverbus. From mini-cruises to longer boat trips, you can enjoy a summer's day on the Ferry Nymph seeing all that Kent has to offer.

Starting from the Dog and Duck pub at Plucks Gutter, you can sail with Captain Colin to the Roman Fort at Richborough, the main landing place for the Roman legion over 2000 years ago, at the very beginning of the infamous Battle of Watling Street.. We offer 5-hour and 2-hour long trips depending on your preference, and our tours cover the whole of River Stour, all the way to the seals at the estuary and Pegwell Bay.

This experience is one that is perfect for families, couples and friends alike, one full of history, wildlife, the calming river and refreshments. What more could you want?

If you have any queries or would like to make a booking, please drop us an email at plucksguttercptcolin@gmail.com

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Relish some escapism

With Captain Colin's Riverbus you can enjoy two and half hours of perfect escapism from the stress that the past year has brought to us all. Whether you want a family day trip amongst the quiet waters, or a romantic self-catering getaway, find relaxation on this wonderful boat. Please contact our team to book.

View the wildlife

Modern life means we are seeing wildlife less and less on a day to day basis. Through Captain Colin's Riverbus tours on Ferry Nymph, you can enjoy a variety of wildlife, including the notorious seals!

Hear about the history

Dating all the way back to World War II, you can get an interesting insight into Ferry Nymph's history and the boat's journey between Dover and Dunkirk. Through this experience you can be transported to those eventful days decades ago. Also explore the historic Roman Fort where you will disembark and make your way for a short walk to the fort itself.

Explore Kent

Relax as you cruise along the river seeing parts of Kent you may have never seen before. You can take shorter boat trips around Sandwich, venture to Pegwell Bay and the seals at the estuary. See England's Garden in its finest form!