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River Runner

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Make amazing memories aboard the River Runner...

Hop aboard the family-friendly, 8-metre modern and spacious catamaran ‘River Runner’, which comfortably accommodates up to 12 passengers.

Trips include seal-watching, coastal, Goodwin Sands & windfarms from Ramsgate Harbour.

Each trip is unique, whether departing from Ramsgate Harbour or Sandwich Quay.

Check availability on the Book Your Trip page.

Full wheelchair access, if vessel available. For wheelchair-accessible trips, please book to depart from Ramsgate Harbour.

Please arrive 10/15 mins before your trip departure time for your life jackets and safety talk.

Pricing

£25 per person

Under 3s go free

Address

River Runner 22 Military Road, Ramsgate
CT11 9LG

Contact

hopaboard@river-runner.co.uk 07955 465729

Links

Website

Opening Times

Open all year round... check website for dates/times of upcoming trips

Groups welcome

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