Tours 2026 : Jenny Watt Boat Trip
Tour departs from the Jetty, beside Pickie Fun Park, Bangor, BT20 5AG
Saturday 23rd May 2026 - Sunday 24th May 2026
Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2026
Join the brilliant Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt, while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast Lough.
Tour guide Paul Whitla will be your host.
Make a day of it, as you step back onto dry land and enjoy our annual Sea Bangor event, located at the seafront, which will be in full swing, with food and entertainment for all the family.
Enjoy all that Pickie Fun park, Sea Bangor and the city centre have to offer by means of family fun, food, drink and hospitality!
Things to note
Tickets close 10am on the day before each tour date
Getting there
By car: from Belfast follow A2 to Bangor Town Centre. On street parking nearby.
Car parking | Ards and North Down Borough Council
By public transport: Train or bus to Bangor Station. From the station walk straight/turn left heading down Main Street (past The Ava and the Post Office) to the seafront for approximately 10-15 minutes, along the promenade to the jetty located beside Pickie Funpark. See Translink for timetables
The town will be busy due to the Sea Bangor event on Saturday and Sunday, so we would ask you to take this into consideration and allow yourself extra time, especially if travelling by car or bus.
Accessibility
Whilst we endeavour to make our experiences accessible for all, limitations can prevent this. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the experience cannot accommodate wheelchair users.
For accessibility queries, please call Bangor Visitor Information Centre on +44(0)28 9127 0069, and one of our friendly team will assist with your enquiry.
Carers
Where practicable the organisers will aim to accommodate carers and be as inclusive as possible. Due to the variety and nature of the Experience AND Programme this requires assessment on a case-by-case basis. If you require further information in relation to this, please call Bangor Visitor Information Centre on +44(0)28 9127 0069, and the team will assist with your enquiry.
Terms and conditions apply
Join the brilliant Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt, while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast Lough.
Tour guide Paul Whitla will be your host.
Make a day of it, as you step back onto dry land and enjoy our annual Sea Bangor event, located at the seafront, which will be in full swing, with food and entertainment for all the family.
Enjoy all that Pickie Fun park, Sea Bangor and the city centre have to offer by means of family fun, food, drink and hospitality!
Things to note
- No toilets on the boat. Nearest toilet beforehand, Pickie Pool.
- The boat is not wheelchair accessible.
- The tour departs from the Jetty, located beside Pickie Fun park, which is accessed by foot via the promenade linking to Queen's Parade car park.
- The annual Sea Bangor event will be on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May, so the city will be busy. Please consider this when planning your trip.
- Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the boat trip.
- Those aged under 18 yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult and also purchase a full price ticket.
Tickets close 10am on the day before each tour date
Getting there
By car: from Belfast follow A2 to Bangor Town Centre. On street parking nearby.
Car parking | Ards and North Down Borough Council
By public transport: Train or bus to Bangor Station. From the station walk straight/turn left heading down Main Street (past The Ava and the Post Office) to the seafront for approximately 10-15 minutes, along the promenade to the jetty located beside Pickie Funpark. See Translink for timetables
The town will be busy due to the Sea Bangor event on Saturday and Sunday, so we would ask you to take this into consideration and allow yourself extra time, especially if travelling by car or bus.
Accessibility
Whilst we endeavour to make our experiences accessible for all, limitations can prevent this. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the experience cannot accommodate wheelchair users.
For accessibility queries, please call Bangor Visitor Information Centre on +44(0)28 9127 0069, and one of our friendly team will assist with your enquiry.
Carers
Where practicable the organisers will aim to accommodate carers and be as inclusive as possible. Due to the variety and nature of the Experience AND Programme this requires assessment on a case-by-case basis. If you require further information in relation to this, please call Bangor Visitor Information Centre on +44(0)28 9127 0069, and the team will assist with your enquiry.
Terms and conditions apply
