Description
Chichester Harbour Water Tours is the oldest and original harbour tour company operating from Itchenor in the beautiful county of West Sussex. The venue offers a peaceful and quiet environment where visitors can enjoy a colourful display of yachts and racing dinghies alongside the area's diverse wildlife. It serves as a premier destination for nature enthusiasts looking to explore the resident seal colony and a wide variety of British sea birds.
The attraction features specialized seal watching tours and bird watching trips to study migrant waders, wild ducks, and Brent geese throughout the varying seasons. Visitors can choose between three different vessels, including the low-emission "Shaw Thing 11" for tours and the fully equipped "Warrior" or "Final Answer" for professional fishing excursions. Beyond guided tours, the management provides a ferry service from Itchenor to Bosham Hoe and offers self-drive hire boats for independent exploration of the harbour.
Harbour tours are priced at £15 per person for a 45-minute trip, while 90-minute seal watching tours cost £26 per adult and £21 per child. Fishing trips include rods and bait, with half-day sessions at £50 per person and full-day sessions at £100 per person. Private charter options are also available for all activities, ranging from £160 for a harbour tour to £600 for a full day of fishing.
A visit to Chichester Harbour Water Tours provides a highly enjoyable and relaxing experience thanks to modern, low-noise engines that minimize disturbance to the environment. With a resident seal population of around 50 and sightings reported on every recent trip, it offers one of the most reliable wildlife encounters in the region. Whether you are looking for a quiet morning of bird watching or an exhilarating day of sea fishing, this venue combines professional expertise with the natural splendour of the West Sussex coast.
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