Boat Trips

The Viking Saga departs from the sea wall between Promenade Park and The Hythe for 40 minute excursions out past Heybridge Basin towards Osea Island and then back in the opposite direction. Longer trips are also available.

Click here for details of Viking Saga trip dates and times
 
 
The Thames Sailing Barge Trust provide small group half day, full day, weekend and charter sails to the public. Full details on trips currently available can be found on the Trust’s website

All trips will have no more than 12 passengers plus the crew. The Trust is a registered charity and all income raised is used to keep its two barges sailing.

 

Essex Waterways run one hour trips along the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation from Heybridge Basin.

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SB Kitty approching Hythe Quay at Maldon

Topsail Charters operate sailing barge trips from Maldon's Hythe Quay

Why not take one of these cruises?

Saturday 16th November 2024  | 11.00-12.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add large Huffer roll with sausage, bacon, egg plus hot drink.
Adults £32, Children £22, add Huffer £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 17th November 2024  | 11.45-13.15 (lunch at 13.15) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely hour and a half cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater, followed by a seated two course lunch onboard once back on the Quay. Choice of roast beef or chicken, vegetarian/vegan and dessert of chocolate roulade.
Adults £45, children £35.
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 30th November 2024  | 10.30-12.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add large Huffer roll with sausage, bacon, egg plus hot drink.
Adults £32, Children £22, add Huffer £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 1st December 2024  | 11.30-13.00 (lunch at 13.00) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely hour and a half cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater, followed by a seated two course lunch onboard once back on the Quay. Choice of roast beef or chicken, vegetarian/vegan and dessert of chocolate roulade.
Adults £45, children £35.
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details



Saturday 14th December 2024  | 09.45-11.15 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add large Huffer roll with sausage, bacon, egg plus hot drink.
Adults £32, Children £22, add Huffer £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 15th December 2024  | 11.15-12.45 (lunch at 12.45) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely hour and a half cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater, followed by a seated two course lunch onboard once back on the Quay. Choice of roast beef or chicken, vegetarian/vegan and dessert of chocolate roulade.
Adults £45, children £35.
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 28th December 2024  | 09.45-11.15 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
WINTER WARMER CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add optional homemade Spiced Ginger Cake with a choice of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
Adults £32, children £22. Add cake and drink @ £6.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 29th December 2024  | 10.30-12.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
WINTER WARMER CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add optional homemade Spiced Ginger Cake with a choice of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
Adults £32, children £22. Add cake and drink @ £6.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Monday 30th December 2024  | 11.15-12.45 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
WINTER WARMER CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add optional homemade Spiced Ginger Cake with a choice of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
Adults £32, children £22. Add cake and drink @ £6.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details



Tuesday 31st December 2024  | 12.00-13.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SLOW ROAST CRUISE
A Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Add a warm baguette with slow roast pork and apple chutney.
Adults £32, Children £22. Add pork baguette £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

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Wednesday 1st January 2025  | 12.00-13.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SLOW ROAST CRUISE
A Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Add a warm baguette with slow roast pork and apple chutney.
Adults £32, Children £22. Add pork baguette £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 18th January 2025  | 14.15-15.45 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
WINTER WARMER CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add optional homemade Spiced Ginger Cake with a choice of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
Adults £32, children £22. Add cake and drink @ £6.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 1st February 2025  | 13.15-14.45 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SLOW ROAST CRUISE
A Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Add a warm baguette with slow roast pork and apple chutney.
Adults £32, Children £22. Add pork baguette £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 15th February 2025  | 13.15-14.45 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SLOW ROAST CRUISE
A Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Add a warm baguette with slow roast pork and apple chutney.
Adults £32, Children £22. Add pork baguette £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 1st March 2025  | 12.15-13.45 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SLOW ROAST CRUISE
A Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Add a warm baguette with slow roast pork and apple chutney.
Adults £32, Children £22. Add pork baguette £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 2nd March 2025  | 13.00-14.30 (lunch at 14.30) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely hour and a half cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater, followed by a seated two course lunch onboard once back on the Quay. Choice of roast beef or chicken, vegetarian/vegan and dessert of chocolate roulade.
Adults £45, children £35.
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 16th March 2025  | 12.45-14.15 (lunch at 14.15) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely hour and a half cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater, followed by a seated two course lunch onboard once back on the Quay. Choice of roast beef or chicken, vegetarian/vegan and dessert of chocolate roulade.
Adults £45, children £35.
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 29th March 2025  | 11.15-13.15 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add large Huffer roll with sausage, bacon, egg plus hot drink.
Adults £32, Children £22, add Huffer £9.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 30th March 2025  | 13.00-15.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
CREAM TEA CRUISE (MOTHER'S DAY)
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Add cream tea of freshly baked scone with cream and jam, tea or coffee
Adults £32, Children £22. Add cream tea £7.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 5th April 2025  | 06.00-18.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BIRDS OF THE BLACKWATER DAY SAIL
During the winter months, the saltmarshes and mud flats of the Blackwater hosts huge flocks of wading birds and wild fowl including Godwits, Avocets, Dunlin & Oyster Catchers; Brent Geese, Widgeon, Shell Duck, Teal and many less common species as well as a chance of Raptors. The barge has central heating, and the day is fully catered with plenty of hot homemade food, so even though it is a long day, you can warm up and relax in the saloon. Fully catered from Breakfast to s
Adults £75
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

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