Scattering of Ashes at Sea

7th January 2009
Ramsgate’s premier boat charter company Galleon Cruises officially launched its Luxurious Scattering of Ashes at sea service.
Many people, either for reasons of their faith or from past association with the sea, wish to have their ashes scattered at sea. Galleon Cruises can take you, your friends or loved ones out from Ramsgate Harbour. The Mona Lisa is ideal for such a service. She is a 33ft Cruiser and one of the most comfortable and stable boats in her class. She has an easy access platform on the stern of the vessel, fully enclosed covers and upper deck heating.
Boarding Galleon Cruises’ luxurious Mona Lisa we will set sail from Ramsgate marina where in a suitable position we will turn the Mona Lisa’s engines off and gentle drift to the sound of the ocean. From the rear of the vessel you can scatter the ashes into the sea and any floral tributes, buoquets or other memorable items. When you are ready, we will set sail back to Ramsgate marina.
The skipper will issue you with a date/time and position card, of where the ashes were layed to rest.
You can bring any music with you, in which we can play out on the vessels sound system as and when you want.Through the winter months the vessel will have all its covers fitted, so the wheelhouse will be enclose and also the upperdeck heaters will be switched on. Prices For Luxurious Scattering of Ashes – duration 1 hour:£25 pp up to a maximum of 6 passengers – *Note there is a minimum charge of £100Price Includes: Hot drinks on arrival
About Galleon Cruises:Galleon Cruises is owned by Dale Bradley, who created the versatile cruise and commercial charter company after finding that friends he invited down to stay and take boat trips with him were commenting on how refreshing they found the cruise and how much of a fantastic break it was from London life. Dale has lived by the sea almost all of his life, and living locally to Ramsgate Harbour, has extensive knowledge of the Kent waters and coastline, knowing all of the best spots to find landmarks and nature. Having served 9 years in the Navy, and holding a Commercial Endorsed Yacht Master qualification, he is extremely experienced in boat handling and skippers the Mona Lisa himself.Press enquiries and Event / Booking enquiries contact:Dale Bradley at Galleon Cruises
Boat Phone: +44 (0) 7740 071015email: info@galleoncruises.comUrl: www.scatteringashesatsea.co.uk

Kent Coastal Events Diary

Fathers Day 21st June
The Mona Lisa is a Larson wide-beam, sport cruiser and gets you port-to-port in spacious luxurious heated comfort. Make this a family day out that your dad will remember forever. Book one of our lunch cruises for a full action packed day out.
See our selection of cruises for further details
*Or why not Charter the Mona Lisa for a full day of action and entertainment viewing Margate's Big Event

Margate’s Big Event 20th - 21st June
Make sure you don't miss Kent’s Leading Air Festival. Once again offering two days of thrilling entertainment. A full flying display each day, and the RAF falcons dropping in for a visit at Margate's Big Event. Excitement is mounting for Margate’s Big Event full flying display. Filling the skies above Thanet will be spectacular aircraft, including the Royal Navy Black Cat helicopters and a Typhoon jet fighter, alongside thrilling display teams like the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Falcons and Tigers parachute teams and the Hawk 208 Squadron.
You will be greeted onboard the Mona Lisa in Ramsgate Marina with a champagne reception. Cruising along the golden sands of Broadstairs you will have spectacular views of the famous Charles Dickens landmark Bleak House. Onwards we sail passing the North Foreland Lighthouse and experience the renowned fast tidal running waters, which the Mona Lisa comfortably ploughs through. The skipper will weigh anchor in a suitable position in Palm bay to view the air show from the comfort of the Mona Lisa.A choice of lunch will be served on board (see our superb choice of gourmet menus) Link to menus)Half a bottle of wine or two glasses of beer are included with lunch.After Lunch it will possible on our return journey to detour and pass the newly developed wind farms and we can steer out into deeper water and take in spectacular views of the World War II sea defence forts built offshore to protect against any sea invasion. The gun turrets are clearly visible and the Mona Lisa will be able to go right alongside for a very close look and these amazing structures. Book either day’ based on a minimum of four persons, this fantastic day out will only cost you £130 pp

Broadstairs Sea Sunday 5th July
The Event commences at 12:30pm with a Parade lead by the Royal Marines Band and also features a number of Local Marching Bands including the District Sea Cadets. This is a truly unique family event! The Service to be held on the harbour jetty at 1:00pm will include a blessing of the sea, followed by the dedication of wreaths of remembrance into the sea from the Local Lifeboats, whilst 200,000 poppies cascaded into the sea from the sky.
To feel the full atmosphere of this fantastic event you really need part of the fleet of vessels that weigh anchor in Broadstairs bay. Charter the Mona Lisa for a two hour period for a total £250, this includes up six persons.
Price Includes:
Hot drinks on arrival
Exclusive Cruise - whole boat to yourself*For an additional £25 pp a choice of lunch can be served on board (see our superb choice of gourmet menus) Link to menus) Half a bottle of wine or two glasses of beer are included with lunch.


Broadstairs Folk Week 7th – 14th August
During Folk Week, life in Broadstairs really is set to music. In the parks, pubs, gardens, beaches and promenade; musicians - from the highly professional to the inexperienced amateur - get together in impromptu sessions whilst Morris dancers, Appalachian clog dancers, rapper sword dancers and many others demonstrate their skills on the streets and along the prom.
Galleon Cruises will be available for charter throughout Broadstairs Folk Week, so why not view the bay of Broadstairs from a different bearing.
See our selection of cruises for further details


Ramsgate Sailing Week 10th – 15th August
Give your clients a day out to remember!
Ramsgate Week 2009 is the Royal Temple Yacht Club annual regatta and is widely recognised as the friendly regatta and the alternative to Cowes. This is a great way to invest the corporate entertainment budget. We have various corporate packages available, and can tailor them to your requirements.
Please contact us now to confirm booking and requirements to avoid disappointment.
Races of interest:
IRC Mid Week Series:10th – 12th
IRC International Regatta 13th – 15th
SailEAST: 15th
Cruiser Classes: 10th – 15th

Grandparents Day 26th September
The Mona Lisa is a Larson wide-beam, sport cruiser and gets you port-to-port in spacious luxurious heated comfort. Make this a family day out that your grandparents will have memories of forever. Book one or our lunch cruises for a full-fun day out.
See our selection of cruises for further details

Remembrance Day 8th November
Remembrance Sunday is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women.
Charter the Mona Lisa and make this a family day out to remember.
Boarding Galleon Cruises’ luxurious Mona Lisa we will set sail from Ramsgate marina, where in a suitable position we will turn the Mona Lisa’s engines off and gentle drift to the sound of the ocean. From the rear of the vessel you can place any floral tributes, bouquets or other memorable items into the sea.
Book one or our lunch cruises for a full day out.
See our selection of cruises for further details


The Festive period December – January 2009
Don’t forget to purchase Galleon Cruises gift vouchers for them essential Christmas presents and staff incentives.
Why not book one of our lunch cruises for your Christmas party….Due to popular demand and the mild weather that we usually are blessed with over the festive period, the Mona Lisa will be available for charter. Whether its new years eve celebrations on the Thames you require, or to just blow away the cobwebs with some fresh sea air, Whatever the occasion we guarantee you a memorable cruise along one of Britain’s most beautiful coastlines.
See our selection of cruises for further details
*Or contact us if you require a tailor made package for a Christmas celebration.

Boat Trips around Ramsgate’s Coastline

Boat Trips around Ramsgate’s Coastline

Well what a fantastic and adventurous start to 2009. On a bright and increasingly warm end to the month, the bird watching has been great. A glorious calm and sunny morning last Sunday while running a seal watching boat trip we saw the arrival of summer migrants that included Swallows, Sand Martins, a House Martin, at least one Blackcap, Chiffchaffs and Wheatears. Black Redstarts remained along the shore and raptors included a Common Buzzard and a Sparrowhawk flying N.

The Common Seal colony based on the Stour mouth in which on a quick count up were 16, were in a very playful and active mood, lots of splashing and chasing each other. Its great to see the sun at last although the coastline has been very pretty over the last three months, but I don’t miss de-icing the boat before we set sail – there’s nothing pretty about that’ just cold fingers…

The Russian vessel Sinegorsk issued an alert in rough seas at 8.15am on Monday 19th January after it shed up to 1,500 tonnes of its sawn timber load around 14 miles off the coast of Newhaven, East Sussex. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency monitored the timber as it drifted steadily in a north-easterly direction towards the Dover Strait, floating onto Ramsgate.
Great if you was building a garden shed but not so good for high powered vessel like the Mona Lisa, we stayed in port for a week to ensure that we did not hit any of the floating and submerged timber. I can think of other ways to put Ramsgate on the map J
The last week the sea phone has not stopped ringing with boat bookings for throughout 2009, this has surprised me due to the current financial climate. The Galleon Cruises website is now fully up to date with all the coastal events for 2009, and we have launched some new boat trips and lunch cruises - so don’t delay and book today to avoid disappointment.
Don’t forget that we provide gift vouchers for those all-important special occasions.
For more information visit www.galleoncruises.com or call the sea phone 077 400 710 15
Signing off – Dale Bradley (Owner and Skipper)