Coastal Events Diary

The best seat in the house

The Mona Lisa is available for charter for many of the spectacular annual events held on the Thanet coastline and gives the opportunity to get an unrivalled up close and personal view of the show. For leisure it’s a great way to spend the day with often breathtaking views of the action.

For filming and photography The Mona Lisa’s highly skilled skipper will get you as close as is permissible to ensure that your shoot is a success.

Here are some of the key events in the diary so far – watch this space for updates of new events throughout the sailing season. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is an event you would like to attend that is not listed here or you have a tailor made cruise in mind.

Please check this page for regular updates.

To avoid disappointment don’t delay book today with
Ramsgate’s premier boat charter company Galleon Cruises

Valentines Day 14th February

Make sure you treat your loved one to a romantic champagne cruise or even push the boat out’ and book one of our romantic lunch cruises.

Boarding Galleon Cruises’ luxurious Mona Lisa for a fantastic coast line cruise whilst viewing the fantastic sunset across the bays that Ramsgate has to offer. We can set the perfect scene for you with the sunset bays, background music, champagne and the gentle sound of the ocean; the answer has to be yes!

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Mothers Day 22nd March

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 mum will remember forever. Book one of our lunch cruises for a relaxing day out.

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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.

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*Or why not Charter the Mona Lisa for a full day of action and entertainment viewing the Margate Big Sky Beach Race, see below for details.

Margate’s Big Sky Beach Race 7th - 8th March

The skipper will weigh anchor in a suitable position in the bay of Margate to view the Big Sky Race from the comfort of the Mona Lisa.
The 4th QRA Margate Big Sky Beach race promises to be bigger and better than the last one! The event will again cater for an open class of Solo's. The track will be just over 1 mile in length with numerous jumps and turns, laid out to be wide and rideable. Each competitor will practice on Saturday at 10:30am. After Saturday practice the qualifying heats will take place to determine which class they will compete in, Pro, Expert or Clubman (A,B,C).

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

For further information on the race visit http://www.qrauk.com/

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.

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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.

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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.

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*Or contact us if you require a tailor made package for a Christmas celebration.

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