About this tour
A 90-minute RIB speedboat trip along the East Sussex coast, taking in the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head Lighthouse and Belle Toute Lighthouse. You'll speed across Seaford Bay and past Cuckmere Haven before reaching the base of the iconic red-and-white striped Beachy Head Lighthouse, which stands 33 metres tall. Summer trips often spot harbour porpoise and seals. Suits anyone after a quick, adrenaline-edged coastal experience with plenty of photo stops.
Highlights
- Close-up views of Beachy Head Lighthouse's distinctive red-and-white stripes
- Pass the Seven Sisters white cliffs and Belle Toute Lighthouse
- Regular summer sightings of harbour porpoise and common seals
- Fast-paced RIB boat journey across Seaford Bay
- Ample time for photography at the lighthouse base
- Departs from Newhaven Port, seven miles west of Beachy Head
- Award-winning operator with established safety briefing
What to expect
You'll meet at Newhaven Port and receive a safety briefing, then don a life jacket before boarding the RIB. The boat heads west across Seaford Bay, passing Seaford Head and the Coastguard Cottages at Cuckmere Haven, then turns east along the Sussex Heritage Coast past Birling Gap and Belle Toute Lighthouse. The final leg pushes further east to Beachy Head Lighthouse itself, where you'll have time to photograph the 33-metre tower and its surroundings. The operator takes the return route slightly further out to sea, giving you a wider perspective of the coastline before returning to port.
What travellers say
- Fast-paced, thrilling boat experience in a compact timeframe
- Intimate look at famous lighthouse and coastal landmarks
- Wildlife encounters — porpoise and seal sightings in summer
- Accessible to families with young children and mobility needs
- Generous photo opportunity at the lighthouse base
- RIB ride is rough; not comfortable for pregnant or spinal-injury passengers
- Exposed to sea spray and weather — bring waterproofs
- Short duration may feel rushed for some travellers
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Best for anyone wanting coastal scenery without a full-day commitment and who enjoy speed-boat thrills. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health — the RIB's movement can be jolting. Bring waterproof layers; sea spray is common. Infants and small children can travel in prams or strollers, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are permitted. Summer months offer the best wildlife spotting. Life jackets and safety briefing are included; no other gear or meals mentioned. Group size varies; book early for peak summer dates.
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