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.

canal trips
 
 
 
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 24th October 2026  | 10.30-12.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
BLACKWATER BIRDS SAIL
A two hour sail from Maldon Quay to Osea Island and back with experts from Swallow Birding. Includes a light brunch.
£45 per person
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 25th October 2026  | 10.15-12.15 (lunch at 12.15) Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
SUNDAY ROAST CRUISE
Join one of our vintage barges at Maldon Quay for a leisurely two hour 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 £49.50, children £34.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 31st October 2026  | 14.30-16.00 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 £34, Children £24. Add cream tea £7.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 7th November 2026  | 18.45 - 20.30 Departing from The Hythe Quay, Maldon
MALDON PROM FIREWORKS NIGHT
Front row seats onboard Hydrogen moored on the Quay to enjoy the fabulous annual Maldon Fireworks Display Centrally heated saloon, deck blankets, toilets of course and the bar serving hot drinks and all the usual alcoholic beverages. Add a warm baguette with slow roast pork and apple chutney or Brie and Cranberry Board at 18.45 - Bar open until 20.30 £5.00 from your ticket price will be donated to Maldon Rotary Club -Organisers of the Display
Tickets £10. Add pork baguette or Brie baguette £10.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details



Sunday 8th November 2026  | 10.45-12.15 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 and egg
Adults £34, Children £24, add Huffer £10.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Saturday 14th November 2026  | 13.45-15.15 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 homemade spiced ginger cake and choice of tea/coffee or hot chocolate
Adults £34, Children £24. Add Ginger Cake £6.50pp
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 27th December 2026  | 13.45-15.15 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 homemade spiced ginger cake and choice of tea/coffee or hot chocolate
Adults £34, Children £24. Add Ginger Cake £6.50pp
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Monday 28th December 2026  | 14.00-15.30 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 homemade spiced ginger cake and choice of tea/coffee or hot chocolate
Adults £34, Children £24. Add Ginger Cake £6.50pp
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

Sunday 10th January 2027  | 12.30-14.00 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 £34, Children £24. Add pork baguette £10.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details



Sunday 24th January 2027  | 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 two hour 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 £49.50, children £34.50
Contact Topsail Charters on The Hythe Quay, Maldon 01621 857567 or visit their Website for details

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