BRIGHTON AND HOVE SAILING FIELD GUIDE
A Yacht, a Glass of Bubbly, and the Sussex Sea: Intimate Wildlife Sailing from Brighton Marina
A new-for-2024, three-hour yacht sailing for just eight guests with a Sussex Dolphin Project wildlife guide and crew from Brighton Boating.
A Yacht, a Glass of Bubbly, and the Sussex Sea: Intimate Wildlife Sailing from Brighton Marina.
The Brighton Wildlife Sailing Experience puts you afloat on the Sussex coast aboard a yacht crewed by Brighton Boating and guided by the Sussex Dolphin Project. In a group of just eight guests you’ll glide along the shoreline, listen as a wildlife guide narrates local marine life and the cetaceans the project studies, and—if you wish—take the helm under the skipper’s watch while enjoying a glass of bubbly.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Small Yacht, Professional Crew
The trip runs on an intimate platform: a yacht handled by Brighton Boating with a skipper in charge. You can help the crew or simply observe—always under the skipper’s supervision—and the group is limited to eight guests for a focused experience.
Guided Marine-Nature Narrative
A Sussex Dolphin Project guide provides live narration about local marine life and the cetaceans they study, keeping watch for any activity offshore; sightings of dolphins or other marine mammals are not guaranteed.
Hands-on Sailing and a Toast at Sea
Over the three-hour outing you’ll have the chance to take the wheel and learn from the skipper, or relax on deck with a glass of bubbly as the Sussex coastline passes by—an experience designed to be as participatory or restful as you like.
What the day feels like
What the Trip Feels Like
You board at Brighton Marina and set out along the Sussex coast for three hours of sailing. The rhythm is governed by wind and tide: the skipper and crew manage the yacht while the wildlife guide points out marine life and explains the cetacean research. Guests can be as hands-on as they like—taking the helm under supervision—or sit back with a drink and take in the sea air and scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who might think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a three-hour sailing experience; all departures are weather-dependent and may be changed for safety.
Guests meet at Brighton Marina prior to boarding.
All trips are weather-dependent. The skipper’s decision regarding safety governs whether a trip goes ahead and the operator will contact you to discuss options if conditions are unsafe.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Brighton Wildlife Sailing Experience?
The experience is a three-hour sailing trip.
Where do we meet for the trip?
Meet at Brighton Marina before boarding the yacht.
How many guests are on each trip?
The trip is limited to eight guests.
Will I be able to take the helm?
Yes—you will have the opportunity to take the wheel and help the crew under the skipper’s supervision.
Are dolphin sightings guaranteed?
No—dolphin sightings are not guaranteed. The Sussex Dolphin Project guide will keep a close watch for any marine mammal activity.
What happens if the weather is unsafe?
If the skipper decides conditions are unsafe the operator will contact you to discuss options; safety is the number-one priority.