Explore the river Thames from Southend Pier with Southend Cruises from Jet Stream Tours. 

Check out below to find details of the upcoming day trips by river cruiser from Southend Pier and get set for a fabulous sightseeing adventure! All trips to and from Southend include Pier entry within your boat ticket. Various dates are available to book, please find booking information and dates available on the Jetstream Tours website.

Redsand Towers Tour

Take a cruise from Southend Pier to the eerie World War 2 Maunsell Forts, called the Red Sands Towers. The trip will also pass the Montgomery Wreck to closely examine the masts while they are still visible.

Rochester Day trip

New for 2025. The new and exciting trip to Rochester allows you to step back in time and visit Dickens country. Walk in the cobbled street of Historic Rochester, visit the best kept example of Norman Architecture with Rochester's historic Castle, pop into Rochester's Cathedral and have a spot of lunch.

Army Fort Experience

Take a cruise from Southend Pier to the eerie World War 2 Maunsell Forts, called the Red Sands Towers and venture further out to the Shivering Sand Towers.

Lunch in Kent

Take a trip across to Queenborough to explore a quaint fishing village in Kent. You will be given time ashore to have a spot of lunch and take a wander. (Lunch not included)

Click here to book on the Jetstream Tours Website

All Cruise experiences depart from Southend Pier head.