Patricia Voyages

A Unique Holiday Experience

Patricia is the Trinity House flagship which carries passengers as she completes her vital work. This hugely popular holiday experience means guests can view her normal duties including the maintenance of navigational buoys, the attendance and refuelling of offshore lighthouses and dealing with emergencies, including the marking of wrecks.

Patricia is fitted with towing winches providing a routine capability for moving light vessels to and from their stations. She has a 20 tonne speed crane capable of lifting the largest navigational buoys and there is a helideck aft.

With just six cabins, few guests are able to experience a voyage and this, coupled with the type of work the ship undertakes as well as the personal care from Stewards assigned to look after passengers, makes a voyage aboard Patricia a truly unique experience.

“Once again I have really enjoyed my time on board "Patricia"; total relaxation with interesting things to see in very comfortable surroundings. The crew are such good ambassadors for Trinity House, friendly and informative with endless patience. The Passenger Chef and Stewards are excellent.”
Mrs J Royce

THV Patricia

Day-to-Day Activities

Patricia is a working ship and guests view the day-to-day activities she undertakes. Patricia covers the coasts of England, Wales and the Channel Islands, so a variety of coastline and activities can be viewed. Occasionally it may be possible to put guests ashore, subject to operational conditions. Depending on the time of year passengers will be able to view the coastline with its diverse flora and fauna, from a unique viewpoint.

Whilst Harwich on the East Coast is her base port she calls regularly into other ports and harbours. Joining and Departing the ship may be from different places and can change at the last minute. The ship is not always alongside in port and joining and departing the ship can occasionally be carried out via transfer by workboat.

Accommodation

Patricia has high quality accommodation for up to twelve people in six double-bedded cabins. Each is individually designed with en-suite bathrooms.

The cabins also have tea/coffee making facilities, satellite television, computer/e-mail links and trouser presses.

There is ample room on board to relax and passengers have a dedicated lounge opening out to a viewing deck. The elegant dining room accommodates guests comfortably.

2011 Draft Itinerary

The 2011 Draft Itinerary is now published online and is available to download by following the link below. The itinerary is updated from time to time to reflect changes to Patricia's work programme.


Download the 2011 Draft Itinerary >>

The itinerary is provided for guidance only and is subject to change in accordance with Patricia's work programme.

The itinerary contains information on cabins and prices and is available in Adobe pdf format.

Users can download Adobe Reader by clicking on the link below.

A Passenger's Story

Download an article written by Patricia passenger Colin Saunders about his time onboard the ship (pdf) >>

Spotted Patricia?

If you spot Patricia whilst she is on her travels, why not send us a photograph? We are always keen to hear from you and we may even use your shot for Patricia Voyages publicity.

Passenger Bookings & Further Information

Passenger bookings are handled by Strand Voyages:

Strand Voyages
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7921 4340
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7921 4476
www.strandtravelltd.co.uk.

Trinity House
Email enquiries@thls.org

Telephone: + 44 (0) 1255 245156

Fax: +44 (0) 1255 245009
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