The sovereign lighthouse is being dismantled in 2020 so book your boat trip to see this iconic lighthouse before it goes forever.
Take a boat trip to the Royal Sovereign Lighthouse near Beachy head in East Sussex from Sovereign Harbour Eastbourne. This lighthouse built in the sixties marks the Royal Sovereign shoal. The lighthouse replaced a light vessel which protected the Royal Sovereign Shoal since 1875.
Originally, the Royal Sovereign Lighthouse platform was manned, accommodation being contained in the ‘cabin section’, a practice which ceased in 1994 when the light was automated. Its distinctive shape is easily recognised as it comprises a large platform supported by a single pillar rising out of the water. Ten miles off the Coast of Hastings many people mistake it for an oil rig.
Departing Sovereign Harbour
This trip is roughly 1 & 1/2 hours long. The price includes lifejackets but you need to bring your own waterproofs as it can be a wet trip. The 6 mile trip out to the light house takes 30 mins. When we get there the boat will circle the lighthouse so you can get some great shots.
Who
We don’t recommend any body younger than 8. But if you can touch the floor while sitting on the jockey seats we can take you. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When
We run these trips a few weekends this summer. For bookings and availability please see our live booking system below. The price for the whole boat is £450 we don’t offer single seats on these trips.
