Experiences from Australia: by a river where mum was raised
Full credit goes to Beverley Hadgraft the author of the original article in the Australian daily Telegraph. In the original article there were four different voices from four different experiences I have put a link at the bottom if you wish to see the article in full. I have split it down for people [...]
Exmouth: River Exe and Lyme Bay
Location Exmouth but we can also offer trips from towns in Lyme Bay and Torbay depending on tides and requirements Area of operation Scatterings from Lyme Bay and Torbay and the Exe Estuary Type of boat They have three boats – Pride of Exmouth is EU Class C sea going and takes up to 200 [...]
Agatha Christie and the River Dart – one man’s experience
A customer dropped us a note about their experience: “June passed away late last year after a being ill for a few months, she had chance to put her affairs in order and she said that she wished to be cremated and we had a lovely service at the church even though she was not [...]
Liverpool: River Mersey
Location Liverpool Marina Area of operation The Mersey, the Mersey estuary /Liverpool bay and the coast of Wirral and North Wales. Type of boat 33ft Blyth Catamaran Duration of trip 2 -3 hours depending on your requirements Capacity of boat 12 including disabled access if necessary Refreshments Hot drinks are provided Additional info The Mersey [...]
Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire: River Soar
Location Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Area of operation The ashes can be scattered on a peaceful part of the River Soar near Leicester. Type of Boat River Boat. Duration of trip Approximately 45 minutes Capacity of boat 12 Refreshments Available by request Cost £100 Additional info The boat company is very experienced at handling all [...]
Upton on Severn, Tewkesbury: River Severn
Location Based in Upton-upon-Severn. Area of Operation Between Worcester and Tewkesbury. Type of Boat 46 feet long class V passenger boat. Duration of Trip An hour although this can be extended. Capacity of boat Up to 40. Refreshments Tea & coffee are charged at £1.00 per cup (china cup & saucer) and they have a [...]
Kingston and Richmond: River Thames
Location Kingston upon Thames – London / Surrey Area of operation Kingston upon Thames and Richmond Type of boat Various types of passenger boats Duration of trip 45 minutes Capacity of boat 1 – 40 Additional info All religions catered for – Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Non-denominational. Suitable urn Water Urns Cost Mon – Fri [...]
Chatham and Rochester: River Medway
Location Chatham Maritime Marina Area of operation River Medway and Rochester Type of boat flybridge Rodman Muse 44 Duration of trip 1hr or more if required Capacity of boat 10 Refreshments Catering can be arranged at additional cost Additional info Experienced in Hindu and Sikh ceremonies Suitable urns Water Urns Cost From £175 for [...]
Brixham, Torquay, Dartmouth, Salcombe – Devon: South West
Location Brixham, Devon Area of operation River Dart, Dartmouth, Brixham, Torquay, Paignton, Totnes Type of boat 11 Boats to choose from varying in size from 12 to 175 passengers Duration of trip As per request Capacity of boat 12 – 175 passengers Refreshments Fully licensed bars on-board, catering also available Suitable urn Water Urns Cost [...]
Glasgow, Strathclyde: River Clyde
Location Strathclyde Glasgow, River Clyde Area of operation The River Clyde you could go the sound of Bute, Glencallum Bay, Garroch Head or Loch Fyne Type of Boat Rib. Duration of trip Depends on what you want to do Capacity of boat Licensed to carry 12 passengers Refreshments NA Additional info All religions catered for [...]
Newcastle Gateshead: River Tyne
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, North East Area of operation River Tyne – based on Newcastle Quayside, next to Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Type of boat There are 3 passenger boats, the Coventina, Fortuna and Latis. Duration of trip 1, 2 or 3 hour charters Capacity of boat Coventina – 43 passengers, Fortuna – 120 passengers, Latis– [...]
Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire: River Severn
Location Upton upon Severn Area of operation Tewksbury to Worcester Type of boat Redfinn 6M Duration of trip 1 to 1-1/2 hours, longer if required Capacity of boat 6 Refreshments Refreshments can be bought along Additional info A perfect venue on the river Severn Suitable urn Water Urns Cost £80 for the standard trip [...]
Firth of Forth, South Queensferry: East Scottish Coast
Location Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, which is 50yds from the famous Forth Bridge. Area of operation Within 15 miles of South Queensferry Type of boat See picture above Duration of trip 30 minutes to an hour Capacity of boat 225 Refreshments They have a full bar on-board and can also provide catering for a longer [...]
Bath, Somerset: River Avon
Location North Parade Bridge, Bath Area of operation River Avon in Bath, Somerset. The ‘Penny Lane’ will take you on a cruise along the River Avon. They start each cruise by sailing up to Pulteney Weir where they U-turn the boat to start your journey. Type of boat Barge Duration of trip Minimum hire of [...]
Peterbourgh, Cambridgeshire: River Nene
Location Charters normally depart from Overton Lake in Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough. We can depart from other points on the river (e.g. the city centre) by arrangement at additional cost. They can use the riiver for Hindu ceremonies Area of operation River Nene Type of boat See picture above Duration of trip [...]
