River Cruises on the Medway

Take a trip back in time aboard Britain’s last coal-fired paddle steamer.

Built in 1924 for service on the River Dart, the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle operates from Thunderbolt Pier at The Historic Dockyard and offers a relaxing interlude for visitors.

From the River Medway you’ll see the riverfronts of famous building slips, the ramparts of Queen Elizabeth’s castle at Upnor, the river steps where Nelson joined the Royal Navy, and the scene of the infamous Dutch victory in the ‘Battle of Chatham’ – known to the English as the Dutch Raid!

Choose from a ½ hour or 1½ hour cruise, between May and the end of September. Groups will normally join ‘public’ sailings.

Enter & Cruise

A unique deal for pre-booked groups. Use the morning to visit the attractions in The Historic Dockyard, then board the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle for a leisurely 1½ hour afternoon cruise.

Departing at 3.30pm returning at 5.00pm.
£18.00 per person. Bookable with non-refundable deposit of £1.00 per person.

Half Hour Cruise

A great value half-hour river cruise. Sailings daily between 12.00 noon and 2.30pm.

Just add £5.00 per person to The Historic Dockyard entry price you are quoted for your group. Bookable with non-refundable deposit of £1.00 per person.

Group visitors may up-grade as individuals, at the individual up-grade price, if cruise is not booked for the whole group.

Adults £6.00; Concessions/children £5.00, payable at the Admissions Desk.

For more information or to make a booking Contact Us or call Group Sales on 01634 823815.