Our experiences blend adventure with nature, heritage, and mindful living. Reconnect, recharge, and embrace a lifestyle that respects our planet, celebrating a slower, sustainable way of life.

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Choose your group size and your boat before proceeding to our booking page.

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Vera, Boris and Keira Vera, Boris and Keira – photo
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Vera, Boris and Keira

Our 16' mussel flats are ideal for smoothly exploring the protected salt marsh - combine with Saffron for a larger group (2x4)

1–4 guests

Saffron Saffron – photo
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Saffron

Our 16' mussel flats are ideal for smoothy exploring the protected salt marsh - combine with VB&K for a larger group (2x4)

1–4 guests

Mabel Mabel – photo
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Mabel

Our 16' Norfolk beach boat is based on Blakeney quay, ideal for gently exploring the creeks leading to Cley, Morston and Blakeney Pit

1–4 guests

My Girls My Girls – photo
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My Girls

Our plucky 20' crab boat is ideal for exploring the salt marsh and for going to sea, the best of all possibilities!

1–6 guests

Salford (Sea Trips) Salford (Sea Trips) – photo
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Salford (Sea Trips)

Our sturdy 30' whelker - the most sociably with easy seating, she can go to sea with 8 pax or gently explore the larger creeks with 10 pax.

1–8 guests

Victorious Victorious – photo
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Victorious

Norfolk royalty, our 42' 1923 Wash smack was made for going to sea, feel the power of the gaff rig!

1–8 guests

Salford (Salt Marsh Trips) Salford (Salt Marsh Trips) – photo
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Salford (Salt Marsh Trips)

Our sturdy 30' whelker - the most sociably with easy seating, she can go to sea with 8 pax or gently explore the larger creeks with 10 pax.

1–10 guests

Individual Sails

Join a group of like minded sailors and explorers and book a single seat on a combined sail. Typically 3-4 hours exploration, wildlife watching, wild swimming (for those hardy to take a dip) always a locally sourced meal aboard. Prices start from just £100 per person, see our latest diary dates below.

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Salt Marsh Sail

A salt marsh sail meanders through the well protected and calm creeks from Wells-Next-the-Sea

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Coastal Sails

Head to sea and explore our beautiful coast in one of our sea-going vessels.

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Special events for individuals

Sea School for small boat and salt marsh exploration.

Learn to sail in North Norfolk salt marshes aboard our lug rigged mussel flats and crab boat, with tidal navigation, foraging, knots, water safety and wildlife observation.

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Salt Marsh Sail & Special Supper on our Whelk Boat

Join others and savour a locally sourced fish and shellfish supper with wine aboard a 1950s lug‑rigged whelk boat on an evening salt marsh sail from Wells‑Next‑the‑Sea.

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Sail Cargo

Join our sail cargo route from KIng's Lynn to Wells-Next-the-Sea and further. Join the crew or ship your freight.

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Film and Media

Use our boats to access shoot location in north Norfolk's wilderness. Film, photography or audio.

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Get in Touch

Contact CEC HQ who will be pleased to assist you with booking or any enquiries:

+44 (0)7817 307551
explore@coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk