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.

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?
Monday 16th September 2024 | 1030-1230 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
MORNING COFFEE 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 chocolate brownie with tea or coffee
Adults £32, children £22. Add brownie and drink @ £6.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Thursday 19th September 2024 | 1245-1445 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
TWO ISLAND LUNCH CRUISE

Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a two hour cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Includes lunch of : Ham and Cheese Ploughmans served with homemade coleslaw; Tomato, Cucumber and Basil Salad; Mixed Leaves Salad; Chutneys and Pickles; Granary Bread and butter. Followed by Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Cream
Adults £47.50, children £37.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Friday 20th September 2024 | 1330-1530 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE

Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a two hour cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Includes tea of : Homemade Victoria Sponge, freshly baked scone with cream and jam, tea or coffee
Adults £42, children £32
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 21st September 2024 | 14.15-16.15 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
CREAM TEA CRUISE

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

Sunday 22nd September 2024 | 1500-1700 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BLUES CRUISE

Two hour chill out cruise with Blues musician Ben Tyzack. Includes light nibbles.
Adults £50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 22nd September 2024 | 15.00-17.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
CREAM TEA CRUISE

Tuesday 24th September 2024 | 16.30-18.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNSET CRUISE

Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a two hour cruise to enjoy the quiet beauty of the River Blackwater. Bring a picnic or add a Cheese and Ham Ploughmans or Smoked Fish Platter
Adults £32. Add Ploughmans @ £16, Smoked Fish @ £22
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 28th September 2024 | 09.30-11.00 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 29th September 2024 | 10.00-12.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE

Monday 30th September 2024 | 1100-1300 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
MORNING COFFEE CRUISE

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Wednesday 2nd October 2024 | 1200-1400 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
TWO ISLAND LUNCH CRUISE

Friday 4th October 2024 | 13.00-15.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE

Sunday 6th October 2024 | 14.00-16.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
CREAM TEA CRUISE

Monday 7th October 2024 | 1430-1630 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE

Saturday 12th October 2024 | 0700-1930 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 &amp;amp; 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 suppe
Adults £70
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Tuesday 15th October 2024 | 1000-1200 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
MORNING COFFEE CRUISE

Thursday 17th October 2024 | 11.30-13.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
TWO ISLAND LUNCH CRUISE

Saturday 19th October 2024 | 13.00-15.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
CREAM TEA CRUISE

Sunday 20th October 2024 | 13.45-15.45 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
CREAM TEA CRUISE

Monday 21st October 2024 | 14.30-16.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE

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Saturday 2nd November 2024 | 11.30-13.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE

Sunday 3rd November 2024 | 12.00-13.30(lunch at 13.30) 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

Saturday 16th November 2024 | 11.00-12.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE

Sunday 17th November 2024 | 11.45-13.15 (lunch at 13.15) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE

Saturday 30th November 2024 | 10.30-12.00 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE

Sunday 1st December 2024 | 11.30-13.00 (lunch at 13.00) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE

Saturday 14th December 2024 | 09.45-11.15 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BRUNCH CRUISE

Sunday 15th December 2024 | 11.15-12.45 (lunch at 12.45) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE

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