Boat Trips - Chichester Harbour Conservancy

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Discover Chichester Harbour by boat All aboard the Solar Heritage for an amazing boat trip around the beautiful Chichester Harbour National Landscape! Enjoy a fun and eco-friendly trip on our solar-powered tour boat. Choose a relaxing Harbour Discovery Tour, or hop on one of our themed adventures — perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike. Look out for wildlife, marvel at sailboats, and soak up the stunning views. Solar Heritage is accessible with a wheelchair lift. It has a wide stable deck, and plenty of room to move around for children and adults. Trips depart all year from Itchenor and Emsworth. The Solar Heritage is owned and operated by Chichester Harbour Conservancy.

What we do

• Solar Heritage is solar powered tour boat and the ideal way to experience Chichester Harbour from the water. The boat is accessible with a wheelchair lift. It has a wide stable deck, and plenty of room to move around for children and adults. Assistance dogs are welcome on all of our trips.
• The boat is solar powered, so there is almost no engine noise making it perfect for a peaceful trip. Our Harbour Discovery tours are ideal for all ages. We have activity sheets and children and adult binoculars on board.
• The boat seats up to 50 people and can be hired for group or club trips. Our GetAfloat programme helps children and adults to experience the joy of a boat trip on Solar Heritage by providing free trips for schools and eligible groups/charities. To find out if your group is eligible please contact the Education Team at education@conservancy.co.uk
• Facilities onboard: There is a small toilet on board, although this is unfortunately not wheelchair-accessible. There are disabled toilets available at the trips departure locations in Emsworth and Itchenore.
• Trips depart year round from Emsworth or Itchenor – check our website for the latest schedule.

Age range

1-upwards

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

No

Our users say

Wonderful Trip around Emsworth harbour over Easter holidays. The weather was great and the grand kids loved it, very friendly staff and lovely the boat is run by solar so no engine noise. Thoroughly recommend this trip' Trip Advisor review April 2025.