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Vintage Barge Cruise with Cream Tea

Vintage Barge Cruise with Cream Tea Vintage Barge Cruise with Cream Tea Vintage Barge Cruise with Cream Tea
Vintage Barge Cruise with Cream Tea
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About the experience

Product ID: 16010

Vintage barge sailing excursions with a cream tea included! Set sail for a two-hour afternoon cruise with a delicious traditional tea served onboard as part of your experience. Departing from Hythe Quay in the Essex maritime town of Maldon, you will be sailing on ‘Reminder’, a fully restored vintage barge. Originally built as a cargo barge in 1929, this vessel is a living, working reminder of Britain’s industrial heritage. No longer sailing the waterways loaded with merchandise, Reminder is now a familiar sight in the Blackwater Estuary, operating short leisure cruises and day trips. It’s a lovely part of the world to discover from the water, as you gently glide along the River Blackwater. During your two-hour sailing, you will see Northey Island, which is a bird sanctuary managed by the National Trust. You will then head alongside Osea, which is a private, inhabited island frequented by the rich and famous! Navigating the River Blackwater as well as Southy and Goldhanger Creeks is relaxing, with superb views across salt marshes and towards the mouth of the estuary. Make sure you take time whilst onboard to head below deck to check out the story of Reminder, illustrated with memorabilia and artefacts from across the years. And of course, no cream tea cruise would be complete without sitting down to enjoy a freshly baked scone with cream and jam, as well as cakes and a proper cuppa. There’s also a staffed onboard bar where you can buy drinks. Setting sail at 12:30 and returning around 14:30, these vintage barge sailing experiences with cream tea included for all passengers are a great way to while away a couple of hours on the calm waters of the Blackwater Estuary.

  • Valid for 12 months
  • 1 Location in the UK
  • Flexible Booking
  • Gift Pack Options
  • Free Exchanges
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Overview

  • A relaxing Vintage Barge Sailing with Cream Tea Cruise in Essex
  • Discover the beauty of the Blackwater Estuary, passing the likes of Osea, Blackwater Canal, Heybridge Basin and more
  • Enjoy a delicious Cream Tea consisting of fresh scones, jam and homemade cakes
  • Receive a glass of bubbly
  • Tour lasts around 2 hours
  • This voucher is valid for One

    • Discover the beauty of the Blackwater Estuary aboard a timeless vintage barge
    • Sail past Osea and Northey Islands, spot wildlife at the bird sanctuary owned by the National Trust, see Heybridge Basin and Blackwater Canal, and admire the colourful huts of Mill Beach
    • Discover the gallery below deck, showcasing intriguing historical documents, photographs, illustrations, and other artefacts related to the sailing barge
    • Cream Tea includes freshly baked scones with cream and jam, homemade cakes served with tea or coffee
    • A glass of Prosecco included
    • The tour lasts approximately 2 hours
    • Suitable clothing must be worn
    • It is recommended that visitors wear comfortable shoes
    • Drinks can be purchased onboard
    • Not suitable for spectators
    • Minimum age 18
    • Not suitable for wheelchair users
    • Available on selected dates throughout the year
    • Dates and times are subject to availability
    • Set sail at 12:30, returning at 14:30
    • Check-in time is 30 minutes before sail time

    2025 Schedule

    • July: 28th
    • August: 12th, 26th
    • September: 11th, 25th

    Location:

    • The Hythe Quayside, Maldon, Essex
    • Minimum Age: 18 years

  •   1 Location in the UK

    • Essex
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Minimum Age: 18 years

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