Seal Safari Boat Trip on Solar Heritage, Itchenor
The Jetty, Itchenor (meet on the raised viewing platform outside the Harbour Office), Itchenor, Chichester · 20 October 2026
Image: The Jetty, Itchenor (meet on the raised viewing platform outside the Harbour Office)Image: The Jetty, Itchenor (meet on the raised viewing platform outside the Harbour Office)
A seal watching boat trip on Solar Heritage, an electric solar-powered boat, runs from Itchenor on Chichester Harbour on 20 October 2026, lasting up to three hours. Volunteer seal expert John Arnott provides commentary during the trip. Booking is required, and the trip suits families and anyone interested in wildlife.
Highlights
- Solar-powered boat trip on Chichester Harbour with seal spotting
- Commentary from volunteer seal expert John Arnott
- Meet 15 minutes before departure on the raised viewing platform by the Harbour Office
Getting there
The Jetty, Itchenor (meet on the raised viewing platform outside the Harbour Office), PO20 7AW
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