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How to book a trip on Grey Viking II in four simple steps:

  1. Check our online calendar to see what dates are available (it is updated twice a day) then call us or text on 07850 171722 or use our contact form to send us an email to reserve your booking.
  2. Once you have reserved your booking send us the relevant payment or deposit via PayPal, credit or debit card using the "Pay Now" button at the foot of this page.
  3. Reserved bookings are provisional until the payment or deposit has been paid.
  4. For full details on prices CLICK HERE.
  5. Our Terms and Conditions of Booking apply.
  6. Please call us the evening before your trip between 5.00pm and 7.00pm to check that the weather conditions are suitable to venture out to sea - 07850 171722. Calls after this time may not be answered.
  7. If the trip is cancelled due to bad weather you can move your booking to another suitable date or request a refund. Refunds are processed as promptly as possible although there might be a delay during extended periods of good weather when the boat is at sea non-stop.

How to Find Us

Grey Viking is located at: West Jetty, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5UP

Please CLICK HERE to view the boat, parking and tackle shop locations on Google Maps.

FREE PARKING - Car owners are advised to use level two or above of the free multi-story car park situated approximately fifty metres from the boat. Drivers of tall vehicles should contact security for parking advice. If you get lost or delayed please call Ray the Skipper on 07850 171722.

Departure Times and Trip Duration

  • Unless otherwise notified by the Skipper full day trips board at 0700 to 0715 latest for departure at 0730 and return to port at 1530.
  • Evening trips board at 1615 for departure at 1630.
  • Winter Cod trips (November to January) board at 0730 to 0745 for 0800 departure and return to port at 1530.
  • Charters for longer trips are welcome by arrangement and the details must be agreed at the time of booking.

 

Rod Hire

Our hire tackle is top quality - Penn reels and Shakespeare Ugly Stick Charter rods. Hire rods come complete with one set of end tackle suitable for the days fishing, with replacement tackle available aboard or from the tackle shop.

Any hire gear lost or damaged is charged at the replacement price.

Bait and Tackle

Most bait and tackle is available from The Tackle Box situated adjacent to the boat, although it may need to be booked in advance - Tel: 01273 696477. We can order bait and tackle on your behalf so you don't need to worry about anything, just turn up and enjoy your day!

Keeping your Catch

Anything you catch you can keep if above the minimum landing size and not subject to a temporary landing ban. We encourage conservation angling and like to see fish returned if you have enough for the table. Tope, Shark and Eels must be returned. It is illegal to sell any fish caught on board.

Food and Drink

You will need to bring along your lunch and any snacks and soft drinks you require. We supply you with free tea and coffee when there is time to put the kettle on but you may wish to bring a flask as well. There is a McDonalds fifty metres from the boat which opens 24 hours if you want breakfast or for a proper fry up Macs Cafe, 30 Arundel Road, Brighton BN2 5TD is the place to go.

Accommodation

We are often asked to recommend hotel accommodation for those staying overnight, but there are literally hundreds to choose from in Brighton to suit every budget and we won't recommend somewhere we haven't stayed ourselves anyway! Its best to search the internet to see what deals are available instead.

Alcohol Consumption

Due to insurance company requirements only a small quantity of low strength alcohol will be allowed on board and always at the discretion of the Skipper. Drug abuse or excessive alcohol consumption will cause an immediate return to port.

Clothing

Consideration should be given to suitable footwear for the trip. It is most likely that the deck will become wet and so can become slippery. For your own comfort and safety footwear with a rubber sole is the most appropriate. Deck shoes, Trainers or Wellingtons are ideal.

Temperatures at sea can be considerably colder than those onshore. We recommend that you are prepared with plenty of thin layers and good fleece and a set of waterproofs.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is something you might also want to consider as when the shines and the weather is calm you will burn very quickly as the sun reflects off the water all around you. Go home with a nice tan not looking like the last lobster in the pot!

Sea Sickness

Its best to eat sensibly and avoid alcohol the night before and during your trip. Various medications are available from pharmacies but please read the instructions carefully for them to be of any use! Try and keep busy on board and if you feel unwell try and focus on the horizon and stay out in the fresh air.

Safety

GREY VIKING II is equipped with a 14 man Life Raft, Lifejackets, Life Rings, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguishers, Flares, Public Liability Insurance etc to comply fully with MCA Cat 2, 60 mile all weather rating for Charter and Workboat Codes of Practice.

Any injury or loss sustained on board must immediately be reported to the Skipper.
 

Secure Online Booking Payment

Select type of trip below and pay now to confirm your booking:
Your Name and Tel No:
Date of Trip:

After contacting to ensure the date you want is still free please select the type of trip you are paying for in the drop down menu above and enter your name, telephone number and date of trip. If you are buying a Gift Voucher the date can be left blank. If you are paying for more than one space the quantity can be changed in the next window after you've clicked the "Pay Now" button and you can pay using PayPal or Credit/Debit Card. Your booking is provisional until payment is received.

Tel: 07850 171722