The Boat
The MV Jahan has provided cruises on the Deben since 1984, Part of Waldringfield history herself. She is a 38ft boat licensed to carry 48 passengers plus a crew of two. Toilet facilities are available on board the boat, and on the quay. The weather can’t spoil your trip as the Jahan is an all weather boat. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, a social group or are an individual who would like to join us, we look forward to your visit.
LOA: 37 ft
Capacity: 48 passengers
Cruising speed: 5 knots
Timeline
1981 - The date Motor Vessel ‘Jahan’ was Built, Named after Jason and Hannah the Boatyard Dogs.
1984 - ‘MV Jahan’ launched and Trips began.
40 Years on the River
Fitted out by Boat builders here in Waldringfield, Jahan was made from a fishing boat mould in Guernsey picked for its stability and load carrying. Mr brown specified it for 54 passengers and 2 crew back in its day. Though we reserve a little more room for comfort of our 48 passengers.
Local wildlife
From Wintering Waders and Wildfowl
Avocet
Common Sandpiper
Black-tailed Godwit
Curlew
Oystercatchers
Lapwing
Little Grebe - Spending most of the time underwater gathering food in the creaks and shallows.
Kingfisher - A beautiful Blue flash that can be spotted perched on “Vassel” a historic tug moored on the quay.
Redshanks - The saltmarsh habitat holds one of the strongest UK populations. Feeding through winter and their breeding season currently an amber listed bird of conservation concern.
Harbour seal - Occasionally seen by the quay at the boatyard a river resident pod of seals can be spotted feeding down river.
Muntjac - keep your eyes peeled to see them stalking the banks and marshes.
