A POPULAR river cruise has been expanded to offer more trips between Southend, Rochester and Gravesend.

Jetstream Tours has also added further regular day trips to its itinerary, giving Essex residents more chances to explore historic Rochester and the Historic Dockyard Chatham and Rochester residents the opportunity to enjoy the beach, rides and attractions at Southend.

Jetstream Tours managing director Richard Bain said: “We are really excited to be making so many places accessible for everyone.

“Until now, trips to the Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary have been expensive, but by putting on more times and starting the service from Rochester as well, we have been able to make them a lot more affordable.’’

After several successful voyages from Southend last year, the company is now putting on many more trips to Chatham Historic Dockyard and Rochester.

Rochester boasts the second oldest cathedral in England, the impressive Rochester Castle and quaint high street.

For days and times of all these trips and tours visit jetstreamtours.com