Take a cruise on a Dunkirk RNLI Rescue boat
If you love the sea and tales of adventure then this boat trip in a world famous World War II rescue boat around the Norfolk coastline is right up your sea lane.
A bit of history
On the 2nd June 1940 Lucy Lavers set off on a daring rescue mission. It was practically her maiden voyage - but rather than the foray into local waters that her makers intended, this little lifeboat set off across the channel to take part in Operation Dynamo, the daring rescue of British and Allied troops in the Dunkirk evacuation during the darkest days of WWII.
Norfolk boat tour
Today, Lucy Lavers is happily retired and spends her days nodding along through the Norfolk waves. The tours are operated by serving RNLI volunteers who are a font of knowledge and anecdotes about the Dunkirk mission, and the work of RNLI generally. The Lucy Lavers also saved 44 lives as an RNLI lifeboat.
Norfolk Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The 1.5 hour tour takes you along the coastline that is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there’s the chance to spot seals and seabirds including Terns and Ringed Plovers.
Beautiful beaches
The RNLI and Dunkirk veteran boat is beautifully restored and it’s glorious to sail past lots of wildlife, photogenic views and one of the UK’s most stunning beaches where the boat takes a pitstop and you can enjoy a cuppa overlooking the view. A perfect coastal day out.
